Motions to dismiss in a defamation case against the Kentucky Democratic Party and Rep. Rachel Roberts (D-Newport) in Campbell County Circuit Court have been overruled, meaning certain parts of the case will move forward, according to court documents filed Oct. 4. Former Northern Kentucky statehouse candidate Jerry Gearding, who lost to Roberts in the 67th […]
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Campbell County Republican Party votes in new treasurer; chair served removal notice
The Campbell County Republican Party’s first official meeting of the year was Thursday evening, and the party elected a new treasurer and submitted a written notice of removal for the chair. Members of the party have been outspoken about divisions that emerged in February. Party members called two special sessions, one in March and one […]
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Former NKY statehouse candidate files defamation suit against state Democratic Party
A former Republican statehouse candidate filed a defamation lawsuit against the Kentucky Democratic Party, the state party chair, and his former opponent last week in Campbell County Circuit court. Jerry Gearding, who lost to Rep. Rachel Roberts (D-Newport) in the 67th District in 2022, filed the lawsuit over campaign materials he said aren’t true and […]
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Campbell County Republican Party chair asks nine party members to resign
Members of the Campbell County Republican Party have been at odds with one another since February; most recently, Chair Anna Zinkhon has asked nine party members to resign. In the letter Zinkhon sent on May 12, she said that the two meetings held in March and April violated the Republican Party of Kentucky rules, which was […]
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Campbell County Republicans to vote on removal of chair, treasurer in April
During a special meeting of the Campbell County Republican Party Thursday night, committee members provided a 30-day notice of a vote to remove Chairman Anna Zinkhon and Treasurer Stephen Cunningham. On Feb. 23, Campbell County Republican Party precinct captain Virgil Manzione emailed all precinct captains for a special meeting to be held on March 2 […]
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House District 67 Preview: Incumbent Rachel Roberts versus Jerry Gearding
The race for House District 67 might be the most contested legislative race in Northern Kentucky, with incumbent Rachel Roberts (D-Newport) facing Republican challenger Jerry Gearding. LINK nky originally scheduled both candidates for a forum on Oct. 19 at 7 p.m. on our Facebook page. Gearding backed out of the forum, so Roberts will appear […]
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Campbell County Primary Election: Jerry Gearding, County Commissioner District 2
Editor’s Note: Campbell County has six countywide contested primary elections on May 22. Republicans will vote in five of those contests (Judge Executive, Commissioner District 1, District 2, District 3 and Jailer. Democrats will have one primary (U.S. Congress Representative in the 4th District). Additionally, there is a contested primary in Bellevue (Mayor) and in […]