This article has been updated. The rest of November’s ballot in Northern Kentucky is now official. The deadline to file for races that did not require participation in the May primary was 4 p.m. Tuesday. Crowded fields emerged in Taylor Mill, Park Hills, and Villa Hills, three cities that have seen contentious meetings in the […]
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State Democrats File Complaint in Covington House Race
The Kentucky Democratic Party announced on Monday that it has filed a complaint against Jordan Huizenga in the race for the 65th House District, a seat being vacated by retiring Democratic State Rep. Arnold Simpson of Covington, who announced on December 31 that he would not seek re-election. Huizenga, a Republican and current city commissioner […]
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Listen: Breaking Down the NKY Primary Election – and Looking Ahead to November
On Tuesday, May 22, Northern Kentuckians learned who will be on the November ballot. But, what else did we learn? RCN’s Michael Monks breaks it down with Rick Robinson in this edition of Northern Kentucky Focus, which originally aired on 106.7 WNKR on Sunday, May 27.
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2018 NKY Primary: Candidates React to Victories, Losses
It was another wild primary election night in Northern Kentucky – and across the state. The Kentucky General Assembly saw five incumbent state representatives lose their seats in primaries, including Republican House Majority Floor Leader Jonathan Shell, who was credited as an architect of the controversial pension bill that drove teachers to protest in Frankfort. […]
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NKY Election Results: Primary 2018
The River City News will have a live video on its Facebook page with updated results. Click here to watch. Northern Kentucky Election Results – Primary 2018 FEDERAL U.S. CONGRESS – DEMOCRATIC PRIMARY Seth Hall 17,859 winner Christina Lord 9,509 Patti Piatt 16,441 *The winner will face Rep. Thomas Massie (R) in November. STATE LEGISLATURE HOUSE DISTRICT […]
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Listen/Watch: Covington City Commission Candidates Debate
The candidates for Covington city commission debated at The River City News studio in an event hosted by RCN’s Michael Monks. You can watch the Facebook Live video or listen to/download the podcast below. —
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Listen/Watch: Bellevue Mayoral Candidates Debate
The three candidates for Bellevue mayor debated the issues with RCN’s Michael Monks. Steve Brun, Charlie Cleves, and Bill Helton are vying to replace current Mayor Ed Riehl, who is not seeking a third 4-year term. Two of the three will advance beyond the primary election on May 22 to face each other in the general […]
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Listen: Steve Pendery States His Case for Reelection as Campbell Judge/Executive
Steve Pendery is seeking his fifth term as Campbell County Judge/Executive, but first he faces political newcomer Anna Zinkhon in the Republican primary. Zinkhon declined to participate in a debate with Pendery, so Pendery appears with RCN’s Michael Monks to discuss his goals for the future after twenty years at the helm of Kentucky’s eighth-largest […]
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Listen: Gary Moore States His Case for Reelection as Boone Judge/Executive
Gary Moore is seeking is sixth term as Boone County Judge/Executive, but first he faces political newcomer Chris Reinersman in the Republican primary. Reinersman declined to participate in a debate, so Moore joined RCN’s Michael Monks to discuss the race and his goals after 2- years at the helm of Kentucky’s fastest-growing county.
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Interview: Savannah Maddox, Republican Candidate for KY-61
Savannah Maddox is a Republican candidate for House District 61, which encompasses all of Grant County, and parts of Kenton, Scott, and Boone counties. In this interview with RCN and WNKR’s Michael Monks, Maddox discusses her positions on recently adopted legislation related to education and teacher retirements, as well as plans for the Brent Spence […]
