The 2026 campaign season in Northern Kentucky won’t just decide who fills Mitch McConnell’s Senate seat or whether Thomas Massie keeps his congressional post — it could also reshape county leadership that has been steady for nearly three decades. Currently, the big races to watch are the U.S. Senate, U.S. House and Boone, Kenton and […]
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Inside LINK: Next year’s election has officially begun
Hang on, you may be asking. It’s 2025. How has the 2026 election already started? Nov. 5 is the first day Kentucky allows those seeking office to register with the Secretary of State for the Primary Election in May, one of two steps required to officially become a candidate. The other step is to register […]
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Trump-backed Ed Gallrein to challenge Massie
Former Navy SEAL Ed Gallrein has announced his candidacy for Kentucky’s 4th Congressional District in a challenge to incumbent Congressman Thomas Massie. In what is shaping up to be a high-profile race, Gallrein looks to unseat Massie, who has held the seat since 2012. Gallrein’s campaign published a statement on Tuesday, emphasizing his support for […]
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Former Marine fighter pilot, NKY native Amy McGrath launches a second U.S. Senate bid
Former Marine fighter pilot and NKY native Amy McGrath has launched a campaign for Kentucky’s open U.S. Senate seat, her second U.S. Senate bid after losing to longtime Republican incumbent Sen. Mitch McConnell in 2020. McGrath in a social media post Monday morning featured a video of her walking up to a lone chair while saying, “This […]
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Aubuchon announces intent to run for re-election as Florence mayor
Florence Mayor Julie Metzger Aubuchon announced her intent to run for re-election on Wednesday. “I love my hometown, and I love leading our dedicated city team who work tirelessly to serve our residents, the vital Florence business community and visitors who want to see exactly what it means to be nationally recognized as the home […]
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Wil Schroder announces intent to run for Campbell County Attorney
Wil Schroder, current senior counsel to Kentucky’s Attorney General, former two-term state senator, and felony prosecutor, announced his candidacy for Campbell County Attorney. Currently serving as Senior Counsel to Attorney General Russell Coleman, Schroder plays a role in “protecting Kentucky families, overseeing the commonwealth’s opioid abatement commission, and working with prosecutors across the commonwealth,” per […]
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New challenger, Monica Dean, steps up in race for Massie’s seat
Monica Dean, a Democrat and Navy veteran, has entered the race for the U.S. House of Representatives Kentucky Congressional District 4 seat. The seat is currently occupied by incumbent Thomas Massie, a Republican who has held the seat since 2012. “Our communities deserve a representative who is present, principled and focused on the real issues […]