Democratic U.S. Senate candidate Amy McGrath made stops in Northern Kentucky in recent days, looking to rally support in her effort to unseat Republican Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell. Polls have shown both a relatively close and distant race between the two, but with McConnell leading in each one. In an appearance at Fillmore’s Dairy […]
Tag: Election 2020
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Op-Ed: Building Momentum in Covington
The following op-ed is written by Covington City Commissioner Timothy Downing, a candidate for reelection in 2020. As summer comes to a close, I find myself missing one of my favorite activities: walking through each neighborhood and speaking with Covington residents individually to hear about the issues most important to them. I believe in a customer […]
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Op-Ed: Schickel’s Record Lacking, Disappointing, Full of Missed Opportunities
The following op-ed is written by Jim Fiorelli, of Hebron, a Democratic candidate for state senator in Boone County who faces incumbent Republican State Sen. John Schickel of Union in November. Now, more than ever, it’s important for us to know where our elected representatives stand, and what they are doing to improve the lives […]
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Op-Ed: Beware of Constitutional Amendments on Kentucky Ballot
The following op-ed is written by State Sen. John Schickel (R-Union). All eyes and attention are on the upcoming presidential election choice at the top of our ballots this November. However, Kentucky ballots will also include two constitutional amendments. These will affect us far beyond the term of whoever becomes President. A good case can […]
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Ky. Poll: McConnell 53, McGrath 41; Trump Leads Biden 58-38
A poll out this week has Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R) up by double digits over his Democratic challenger Amy McGrath, a retired fighter pilot who grew up in Northern Kentucky. In the poll from Quinnipiac University in Connecticut, 91 percent of respondents who chose a candidate said that there minds were made up […]
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Ky. Election: 75% of Vote Estimated to Be Counted on Election Day; $5.42 Million Cost Overrun Projected
Kentucky’s top election official is estimating $5.42 million in cost overruns associated with running November’s general election. “I know that is a lot of money, especially right now, but I believe that is a bargain for a successful presidential election held during a pandemic,” Kentucky Secretary of State Michael Adams said while testifying before this […]
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Ignite Institute to Host NKY Legislative Campaign Debates
The Ignite Institute Political Forum at the Roebling Center of Innovation will take place October 14. Candidates running for State House Representative and State Senate in Boone and Kenton Counties will square off in debates monitored by the student organizers, though in six of the races, half of the challengers have declined to participate. […]
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Op-Ed: Owensby Represents Leadership Northern Kentucky Needs
The following op-ed is written by Beth Silvers of Union. She is the author of I Think You’re Wrong (But I’m Listening): A Guide to Grace-Filled Political Conversation, and is co-host of the Pantsuit Politics podcast. All 435 members of the House of Representatives must run for their seats this year. Conventional wisdom tells us that only […]
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National Organization Endorses Tom Haggard for Covington Board of Education
Run for Something (RFS), a national political organization that recruits and supports strong voices in the next generation of progressive political leaders, has endorsed Tom Haggard in his campaign for Covington Board of Education. The RFS mission is to promote young progressive candidates from non-traditional backgrounds to run for and win state and local political […]
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Kenosha Shooting Makes Way Into NKY Congressional Race
“Based on the video evidence I have seen in the public domain, if I were on a jury, I would not find Mr. Rittenhouse guilty of the charges.” Congressman Thomas Massie (R-Ky.) tweeted that sentiment last week in response to the deadly shooting during protests in Kenosha, Wisc. that led to the arrest of 17-year […]