Two Northern Kentucky attorneys are battling this year for election to Kenton County’s 65th House District that includes part of Covington, Edgewood, Fort Wright, Lakeview and Park Hills.
The Democrat in the race is Aaron Currin of Fort Wright, a Northern Kentucky native who told LINK nky he is running for election because of what he called “an extreme Kentucky GOP agenda that tramples on our fundamental rights, endangers women’s lives and is hostile to public education.”
The 65th District native said he “will work to bring accountability to Frankfort and support policies that build strong communities in the 65th District and throughout the commonwealth. I will stand up to special interests, work to fully fund public schools, and protect health care, women’s reproductive rights, worker rights and our personal freedoms.”
Stephanie Dietz, an Edgewood Republican, is a lifelong Kentuckian, mother of two and family law attorney first elected to represent the district in 2022.
She told LINK she is seeking a second term to continue her work, including passing laws that bring what she called “real dollars” to the district, improve public safety and create opportunity.
“My constituents expect me to be available for them, listen to them, bring home money for projects within the district and pass good legislation,” Dietz said. “I have consistently made myself available to listen to my constituents in order to provide them with the information they need and deserve. I don’t care what party you belong to, I am the representative for this district, and I stand for all 44,000 of my constituents.”
Both Currin and Dietz received their law degrees from NKU’s Chase College of Law.
Dietz is the lead attorney and partner at Dietz Family Law, where she represents parties in divorce proceedings, including division of business interests, retirement accounts and other property, as well as child custody issues. She has been practicing law for 30 years.
On her campaign website, Dietz days that she is an active member of St. Pius X Church in Edgewood.
Currin served 17 years as a public defender before going into private law practice about two years ago. He graduated from St. Pius X in Edgewood and graduated from Covington Catholic High School in 1995.
Currin emphasizes on his campaign website that he is endorsed by Gov. Andy Beshear and is a strong supporter of Beshear’s Better Kentucky Plan to strengthen the state’s economy.
Both candidates said they are committed to public service and working collaboratively for the good of the 65th.
“65th District constituents expect a representative who understands the district, will work in its best interest, is accessible to constituents and city leaders, listens to their concerns and advocates on their behalf,” said Currin, who vowed to work with Gov. Andy Beshear if elected. “Gov. Beshear won the 65th by 17 points last year, so they also expect a representative who supports the governor’s agenda and will work with him to build a better, brighter future for ALL Kentuckians.”
Dietz said she will continue to build relationships within the Kentucky General Assembly and the district where, she said, she began forging connections long before her race for office in 2022.
“I’ve spent my legal career building relationships in my community,” Dietz said. “Over the last two years, I’ve expanded those relationships to include my colleagues in Frankfort on both sides of the aisle. I quickly learned that I need the support of my friends in leadership, in the Senate, and those who aren’t members of my party, in order to pass effective legislation.
“I also believe it is critical to take the time to genuinely listen to the people you represent,” she said. “I work hard to get out into all parts of our community in order to hear the stories, the ideas, and the criticisms from Northern Kentucky residents.”
House District 65 includes Covington, Park Hills, Fort Mitchell, Fort Wright and Edgewood.