Saint Agnes school in Fort Wright is engaging its students in a mock election called the “Doggie Election” to teach them about the electoral process, featuring dogs as candidates and a final vote for doggie president on Nov. 4.
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Kentuckians set early voting record ahead of Election Day, polls open at 6 a.m. Tuesday
More Kentuckians voted early last week than ever before — 792,476, said Republican Secretary of State Michael Adams on X. That number includes the end of early voting and in-person excused absentee voting. On Election Day Tuesday, Kentucky polling locations will be open from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. local time. In addition to casting ballots […]
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Mailers sent to Covington residents push for, against government conversion
A committee called Covington Forward has spent $65,000 on gathering petition signatures and campaigning for a ballot question to convert Covington’s municipal government from its current city manager form to the more common mayor-council form, while three local residents have spent $4,534 producing mailers against the change.
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With early voting underway, NKY legislative Republicans call on voters to support Amendment 2
Supporters of Amendment 2 reinforced their campaign message during a small gathering Friday morning at Burlington Commons, saying it comes down to one word: “choice.” “The right of individual conscience, the right of an efficient school system, they can be reconciled if we pass Amendment Two,” said State Sen. Gex Williams, a Republican from Verona. […]
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Safety concerns lead Boone County to enact new Election Day procedures
Boone County Clerk Justin Crigler has revised his Election Day procedures due to concerns about the safety of county administrative and election staff.
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As early voting begins, Republicans and Democrats make final pitches on Amendment 2
With days left in Kentucky’s general election, supporters and opponents of Amendment 2 are traveling the state to make their last-minute pitches to voters. Republicans U.S. Sen. Rand Paul, his wife Kelley Paul and former Attorney General Daniel Cameron spoke to a Bowling Green rally for the amendment Monday evening. Meanwhile, Kentucky Democrats, including Gov. […]
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NKY by the numbers: why and how to vote early
Kentucky Secretary of State Michael Adams is encouraging voters to vote early to avoid lines on Election Day.
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Debate over Covington government conversion intensifies
Covington residents will vote on whether to convert their city government from a city manager form to a mayor-council form, with proponents arguing it is more straightforward, efficient, and better for economic development, while opponents worry it could lead to an over-concentration of power in the office of the mayor or that it could serve as a vehicle for the municipal government to be captured by special interests.
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Ludlow City Council candidates discuss issues, goals at open forum
Eight candidates running for six open spots on the Ludlow City Council discussed their backgrounds and goals if elected, with a focus on economic development, community engagement, and keeping tax rates down.
