A Kentucky circuit court judge has ruled that Congressman Thomas Massie’s candidacy is valid, striking down a case brought against him by 4th congressional district rival and former attorney Eric Deters. Lewis Circuit Judge Brian McCloud dismissed Deters’ lawsuit against Massie Friday, stating Massie’s candidacy filing with the state dated Dec. 18, 2023 “is valid […]
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House bill could add NKY officials to Kentucky Law Enforcement Council
House Bill 482, a bill sponsored by Northern Kentucky Representatives, would add the Owensboro Police Chief and the Director of the Northern Kentucky Police and Sheriff’s Training Center to the Kentucky Law Enforcement Council to help address the issue of police and police instructor recruitment.
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Ed Massey kicks off campaign in face of Boone County GOP censure
Ed Massey, former Kentucky state representative and current GOP candidate for Kentucky district 66, held a campaign kickoff event Tuesday night at The Oriental Wok restaurant in Lakeside Park, seemingly unphased by a resolution passed the night before by the Boone County Republicans censuring him as a candidate. “I wear it as a badge of […]
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Why are there so many uncontested races in NKY this year?
40% of House and state candidates in Kentucky are running unopposed due to barriers to entry and the time commitment required, which is a concern for the Democratic and Republican Parties.
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Secretary of state opposes bill to eliminate early voting
A bill to do away early voting in Kentucky has been proposed by a Northern Kentucky senator despite opposition from the commonwealth’s Republican secretary of state. Sen. John Schickel (R-Union) sponsored and filed Senate Bill 61 on Jan. 4. The measure was assigned to the Senate State and Local Government committee this week. On the […]
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Seven Kenton County polling sites still flagged for ADA violations
Seven Kenton County polling sites are still flagged for violations against the Americans with Disabilities Act, or ADA, said Kenton County Board of Elections Chair Gabe Summe at the Kenton County Board of Elections monthly meeting Thursday morning. “We are doing what we can to comply,” Summe told the other board members. Following a complaint […]
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NKY state legislative, local, congressional candidates have filed for office: See who’s on the list
Eight competitive state legislative primary races are coming to Northern Kentucky on May 21 as candidates for the region’s 10 state House district seats and three of five Senate seats head for the 2024 ballot. A total of 32 state legislative candidates and three District 4 congressional candidates – including incumbent Thomas Massie (R-KY) – […]
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Could amendment addressing race for governor affect voter participation?
A proposed constitutional amendment that could potentially help Republicans win more Kentucky governorships has been filed in the state Senate. Senate Bill 10 would change the election cycle for governor and all other statewide constitutional officers to even-numbered years starting in November 2032. Senate Appropriations and Revenue Chair Chris McDaniel (R-Ryland Heights) sponsored it. The […]
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Rep. Rachel Roberts leaves door open to future public service
Rep. Rachel Roberts (D-Newport) announced in an email Wednesday morning that she will not be running for re-election for the 67th House District. The Kentucky House Minority Whip’s announcement has generated some talk in the region about her next steps. Some have questioned whether Roberts could be offered a gubernatorial appointment by Gov. Andy Beshear, […]
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Sen. Damon Thayer will not seek reelection in 2024
Kentucky Senate Majority Floor Leader Damon Thayer announced Wednesday that he will not seek reelection in 2024. In a statement released to LINK nky by the Senate Majority Caucus, Thayer said he made the decision not to seek reelection “After conversations with my adult children, close friends and colleagues.” “I have concluded this is the […]
