Mike Clines signs to run for the Kentucky House District 68. Standing behind him are his three sons and wife, Tammy.

by Robin Gee

The field of candidates for the upcoming GOP primary to represent Kentucky House District 68 continues to grow.

Mike Clines, former superintendent of schools for the Archdiocese of Covington, has joined the field bringing the number of candidates to three, possibly four, depending on the outcome of redistricting. 

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“As a former teacher, varsity head coach, guidance counselor, high school principal, superintendent of schools and now education consultant, I have worked to make a positive difference in the lives of students, faculty and staff, families, school communities and the Northern Kentucky region for 29 years,” said Clines. “Now, I have the opportunity to make a difference for the county I’ve called home my entire life.”

Clines said he’s lived all over the county and can relate to the issues of people living within the district. 

“My driving interest for the people of District 68 is quality of life. From rural to suburban to city, what will improve their quality of life? It could be better access to city water and sanitation, improved internet service, better traffic flow and roads, overall improved funding for city-specific projects and my professional passion – education needs,” he said.

“On broader issues, simply put, I stand for fidelity to the Constitution and traditional Republican values, such as but not limited to, freedom, limited government, government close to the people, limited taxes, conserving the environment and pro-life causes.”

Clines was raised in southern Campbell County and earned a bachelor’s degree from Northern Kentucky University and a master’s degree in education from the University of Cincinnati. He lives in Alexandria with his wife, Tammy, a public elementary school librarian, and their three sons.

He will face Mirna Daniels Eads of Fort Thomas and Paul Kloeker of Cold Spring in the upcoming GOP primary. Another potential candidate, Chris Robinson, filed for the seat but is awaiting on redistricting results that would put him into a different district.

RELATED: More Candidates File for State GOP Primary Races in Campbell CountyThe deadline to file to run in the 2022 election has been pushed back to January 25. The primary election for both Republicans and Democrats will be held on May 17. The general election is set for November 8.