TJ Roberts, a Republican from Burlington and Kentucky state representative for House District 66, which encompasses much of Boone County, filed for reelection with the Kentucky Secretary of State’s office on Thursday. Roberts was first elected in 2024. “Since taking office, I’ve been driven by a simple mission: to protect our freedoms, defend our values […]
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Democrat Melissa Strange announces run for Massie’s seat
Melissa Strange, a Democrat originally from Villa Hills, announced Monday morning her run for Kentucky’s 4th Congressional District, which is currently occupied by Thomas Massie, a Republican who has held the seat since 2012. “People are exhausted by the hate and division in our current politics,” Strange said in a campaign press release. “They deserve […]
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Boone County Commissioner Jesse Brewer announces reelection bid
Boone County Commissioner Jesse Brewer announced that he will seek reelection. Brewer, a Republican, assumed office in 2019 after being elected in 2018. Currently, he serves alongside Commissioners Chet Hand and Cathy Flaig on the Boone County Fiscal Court. In his announcement, Brewer said that he has fulfilled important goals from his prior campaigns, such […]
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Alexandria mayor announces he will not seek reelection
Alexandria Mayor Andy Schabell announced during the Nov. 6 city council meeting that he will not be seeking reelection. Schabell first won election in November 2018 and assumed office in 2019. He won his second term in November 2022. “I truly have had the time of my life,” Schabell said. “These last seven years have […]
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Here are the biggest races to watch ahead of the May primary
The 2026 campaign season in Northern Kentucky won’t just decide who fills Mitch McConnell’s Senate seat or whether Thomas Massie keeps his congressional post — it could also reshape county leadership that has been steady for nearly three decades. Currently, the big races to watch are the U.S. Senate, U.S. House and Boone, Kenton and […]
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In NKY, GOP primaries are becoming the real election
What you need to know In Northern Kentucky elections, Republican primaries are becoming the main event. In what was once a more evenly divided area between Republicans and Democrats, since 2000, the GOP has steadily gained more political power across Kenton, Campbell and Boone County. Currently, Rep. Matt Lehman (D-Newport) is the only Democrat holding […]
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Can independents vote in primaries? How KY primaries work
What you need to know Kentucky is one of 13 states in the Union to mandate closed primaries by law. So, does that mean independents and members of parties besides the Republican and Democratic parties are unable to vote in primaries? Well, it depends… “It’s especially important for the citizens to understand that it in […]
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Make your primary election voting plan
Starting early on your election plan might not seem like it should take a lot of time, but you’d be surprised at all the things you need to take into consideration before you vote – especially in Kentucky. With voter turnout for the primary election in 2024 averaging 11% (yep – you read that right. […]
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FAQ: voting on Election Day
Voting can be somewhat of a confusing process, especially if you’ve never done it before. To ensure everyone is able to fulfill their civic duty by voting, the Kentucky State Board of Elections put together this list of frequently asked questions about Election Day. Scroll on to find out everything you need to know about […]
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Election 2026: A timeline
In Kentucky, it can be challenging to keep track of what happens when during election season. When is the filing deadline, what’s the last date to switch parties before the primary, when does early voting start? We put together this timeline to make it easy to double check key dates. Feel free to bookmark, peruse […]
