An average of 11% of people voted in the primary election in Boone, Kenton and Campbell counties in 2024. Eleven percent. Even though races you’ll be voting for on May 19 won’t necessarily be as sexy as a presidential or gubernatorial race, they’ll have a lot more impact on your daily life. Voters will get […]
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Democratic Senate candidates highlight healthcare, economy at Boone County Forum
What you need to know Six Democratic Senate primary candidates vying for the party’s nomination took the stage Saturday at the Iron Workers Local 44 in Hebron, where they spoke on a variety of issues, chief among them being affordability, healthcare, immigration and the role of Congress in solving pertinent social issues. The forum, held […]
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NKY by the numbers: Voter turnout
Kentucky’s 2024 general election saw a turnout rate of 58.8%, slightly lower than the 60.3% rate of the 2020 presidential election, with early voting numbers also increasing.
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Kentucky Senate advances ballot measure to move governor’s race to presidential election years
The Kentucky Senate has voted to propose a 2024 ballot measure that would move elections for governor and other statewide officers from odd-numbered years to even-numbered presidential election years starting in 2032.
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Owensby Wins Democratic Primary for US House, All Campbell County Votes Tallied
The results are in for the 2020 Kentucky primary election with a record turnout. By Robin Gee Fort Thomas resident and nurse practitioner Dr. Alexandra Owensby is the Democratic nominee for Kentucky’s 4th Congressional District set to face incumbent GOP candidate Thomas Massie in the Fall election. While the count is still unofficial, votes are […]
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Record Voter Turnout in Campbell County, Primary Election Results to Come
Absentee voting and important races garner record turnout and excitement for primary election, but no official results until June 30. By Robin Gee, city council beat editor Despite concerns that having less polling places in Campbell County could suppress voter turnout, officials expect a record turnout for the county thanks, in part, to the loosening […]