Darlene M. Plummer (Republican) is unopposed on the November 3, 2026 ballot; no Democratic or independent candidate filed, per the Kenton County Clerk's official 2026 General Ballot Draw.
Darlene M. Plummer (Republican)
Darlene M. Plummer is the sitting Kenton County Property Valuation Administrator, per the office's official website. No campaign website or questionnaire response was found as of September 8, 2026.
Kris A. Knochelmann (Republican) is unopposed on the November 3, 2026 ballot; no Democratic or independent candidate filed, per the Kenton County Clerk's official 2026 General Ballot Draw.
Kris A. Knochelmann (Republican)Incumbent
Kris Knochelmann is the sitting Kenton County Judge/Executive, per the county's official website. A lifelong Kenton County resident with an accounting degree from Xavier University, he co-owns Schneller & Knochelmann Plumbing Heating & Air, a business founded in 1928 with more than 100 employees. No campaign website or questionnaire response was found as of September 8, 2026.
Stacy Tapke (Republican) is unopposed on the November 3, 2026 ballot; no Democratic or independent candidate filed, per the Kenton County Clerk's official 2026 General Ballot Draw.
Stacy Tapke (Republican)
Stacy Tapke is the sitting Kenton County Attorney, per the office's official website, which lists seeking justice for crime victims, protecting vulnerable populations and collecting child support among its priorities. No campaign website or questionnaire response was found as of September 8, 2026.
Gabrielle Summe (Republican) is unopposed on the November 3, 2026 ballot; no Democratic or independent candidate filed, per the Kenton County Clerk's official 2026 General Ballot Draw, which itself carries her name and title as its creator of record.
Gabrielle Summe (Republican)Incumbent
Summe is the sitting Kenton County Clerk and, in 2010, became the first woman elected to the office, per Kenton County Clerk's website. Summe previously served as an assistant Kenton County Attorney and has focused her tenure on digitizing the county's historical records; she served as president of the Kentucky County Clerk's Association in 2019, per Kenton County Clerk's website. No campaign website or questionnaire response was found as of September 8, 2026.
Larry Shelton (Republican) faces Tom Collins (Democratic) on the November 3, 2026 ballot, per the Kenton County Clerk's official 2026 General Ballot Draw. This is an open seat: sitting Sheriff Jude Hehman, who had been appointed by County Judge/Executive Kris Knochelmann to fill out the remainder of a predecessor's term, lost the May 19, 2026 Republican primary to Shelton, per LINK nky.
Larry Shelton (Republican)
Larry Shelton is an attorney with a law enforcement background who retired in 2018 from the Kenton County Police after 20 years, per LINK nky. He previously worked for the Kentucky State Police and lives in Independence. No campaign website or questionnaire response was found as of September 8, 2026.
Tom Collins (Democratic)
Tom Collins is the former Newport, Kentucky Chief of Police who has worked in other police departments and public safety agencies, per LINK nky. No campaign website or questionnaire response was found as of September 8, 2026.
Marc Fields (Republican) is unopposed on the November 3, 2026 ballot; no Democratic or independent candidate filed, per the Kenton County Clerk's official 2026 General Ballot Draw.
Marc Fields (Republican)
Marc Fields appears on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Kenton County Jailer, per the county elections office's certified candidate list. No campaign website or questionnaire response was found as of September 8, 2026.
Beth Sewell (Republican, incumbent) faces Sarah Froelich (Democratic) on the November 3, 2026 ballot. This district had no primary contest. Kenton County commissioners represent the county at large; district only refers to the commissioner's residence, per LINK nky.
Beth Sewell (Republican)Incumbent
Beth Sewell is the sitting Kenton County Commissioner for District 1, per the county's official website. She previously served as executive director of the Covington Business Council and received the Covington Community Leader Award in 2003. No campaign website or questionnaire response was found as of September 8, 2026.
Sarah Froelich (Democratic)
The Democratic nominee challenging the Republican incumbent for the Kenton County Commissioner 1st District seat, per LINK nky. No campaign website or questionnaire response was found as of September 8, 2026.
Jeff Niceley (Republican) faces Benjamin Bach (Democratic) on the November 3, 2026 ballot. This is an open seat: incumbent Dr. Jon Draud did not seek reelection, per LINK nky. Kenton County commissioners represent the county at large; district only refers to the commissioner's residence.
Jeff Niceley (Republican)
Jeff Niceley appears on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Kenton County Commissioner, 2nd District, per the county elections office's certified candidate list. No campaign website or questionnaire response was found as of September 8, 2026.
Benjamin Bach (Democratic)
Benjamin Bach appears on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Kenton County Commissioner, 2nd District, per the county elections office's certified candidate list. No campaign website or questionnaire response was found as of September 8, 2026.
Richard "Scott" Kimmich (Republican) faces Jordan T. Baldridge (Democratic) on the November 3, 2026 ballot. This is an open seat: incumbent Joe Nienaber Jr. did not seek reelection, per LINK nky. Kenton County commissioners represent the county at large; district only refers to the commissioner's residence.
Richard "Scott" Kimmich (Republican)
Richard "Scott" Kimmich appears on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Kenton County Commissioner, 3rd District, per the county elections office's certified candidate list. No campaign website or questionnaire response was found as of September 8, 2026.
Jordan T. Baldridge (Democratic)
Jordan T. Baldridge appears on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Kenton County Commissioner, 3rd District, per the county elections office's certified candidate list. No campaign website or questionnaire response was found as of September 8, 2026.
Amber Constantino (Republican) is unopposed on the November 3, 2026 ballot; no Democratic or independent candidate filed, per the Kenton County Clerk's official 2026 General Ballot Draw.
Amber Constantino (Republican)
Amber Constantino appears on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Kenton County Coroner, per the county elections office's certified candidate list. No campaign website or questionnaire response was found as of September 8, 2026.
James M. Shumate (Republican) is unopposed on the November 3, 2026 ballot; no Democratic or independent candidate filed, per the Kenton County Clerk's official 2026 General Ballot Draw.
James M. Shumate (Republican)
James M. Shumate appears on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Kenton County Surveyor, per the county elections office's certified candidate list. No campaign website or questionnaire response was found as of September 8, 2026.
Katherine W. Shumate (Republican) faces Stephen L. J. Hoffman (Democratic) on the November 3, 2026 ballot, per the Kenton County Clerk's official 2026 General Ballot Draw.
Katherine W. Shumate (Republican)
Kenton County's own staff directory lists her current title as the county's 3rd Magisterial District magistrate, per Kenton County government staff directory. No campaign website or questionnaire response was found as of September 8, 2026.
Stephen L. J. Hoffman (Democratic)
Stephen L. J. Hoffman appears on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Kenton County Magistrate, 1st District, per the county elections office's certified candidate list. No campaign website or questionnaire response was found as of September 8, 2026.
Thomas E. "Tom" Turner (Republican) is unopposed on the November 3, 2026 ballot; no Democratic or independent candidate filed, per the Kenton County Clerk's official 2026 General Ballot Draw.
Thomas E. "Tom" Turner (Republican)
Thomas E. "Tom" Turner appears on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Kenton County Constable, 2nd District, per the county elections office's certified candidate list. No campaign website or questionnaire response was found as of September 8, 2026.
Stella R. Pollard (Democratic), Gex "jay" Williams (Republican) are on the November 3 ballot for Kentucky Senate District 20; Gex "jay" Williams is the sitting member, per the General Assembly roster (legislature.ky.gov). Party nominees were chosen at the May 19 primary (plurality, no runoffs); independent and minor-party candidates qualified by petition. The field is the Secretary of State's 2026 General Election candidate filings list. This seat is elected by district; only the district covering your address appears on your ballot.
Stella R. Pollard (Democratic)
Stella Pollard is the Democratic nominee for Kentucky Senate District 20. A public school educator with more than 12 years of experience and the first in her family to graduate from college, she serves as president of the Franklin County Democratic Women's Club, according to her campaign site.
Priorities: Local infrastructure and public works accountability · Support for working families and public education (per the stellarpollard.com)
Gex "jay" Williams (Republican)Incumbent
Gex Williams is the Republican incumbent for Kentucky Senate District 20. An internet and IT consultant and software developer, he previously served in the Kentucky House and Senate in the 1990s before returning to the Senate in 2023, according to the Kentucky General Assembly's legislator profile. No campaign website or questionnaire response was found as of September 8, 2026.
Savannah Maddox (Republican) is on the November 3 ballot for Kentucky House District 61; Savannah Maddox is the sitting member, per the General Assembly roster (legislature.ky.gov). Party nominees were chosen at the May 19 primary (plurality, no runoffs); independent and minor-party candidates qualified by petition. The field is the Secretary of State's 2026 General Election candidate filings list. This seat is elected by district; only the district covering your address appears on your ballot.
Savannah Maddox (Republican)Incumbent
Savannah Maddox is the incumbent Republican state representative for Kentucky House District 61, according to the Kentucky Legislative Research Commission's member roster. No campaign website or independent biographical source was found as of September 8, 2026.
Cole Cuzick (Republican) is on the November 3 ballot for Kentucky House District 63. Not on the November ballot: Kim Banta, the sitting member per the roster. Party nominees were chosen at the May 19 primary (plurality, no runoffs); independent and minor-party candidates qualified by petition. The field is the Secretary of State's 2026 General Election candidate filings list. This seat is elected by district; only the district covering your address appears on your ballot.
Cole Cuzick (Republican)
Cole Cuzick is the Republican nominee for Kentucky House District 63 in the November 2026 general election, according to the Kentucky Secretary of State's certified candidate filings. No campaign website or independent biographical source was found as of September 8, 2026.
Kimberly Poore Moser (Republican), William Nick Whalen (Democratic) are on the November 3 ballot for Kentucky House District 64; Kimberly Poore Moser is the sitting member, per the General Assembly roster (legislature.ky.gov). Party nominees were chosen at the May 19 primary (plurality, no runoffs); independent and minor-party candidates qualified by petition. The field is the Secretary of State's 2026 General Election candidate filings list. This seat is elected by district; only the district covering your address appears on your ballot.
Kimberly Poore Moser (Republican)Incumbent
Kimberly Poore Moser, of Taylor Mill, is the incumbent Republican state representative for Kentucky House District 64, which includes part of Kenton County, a seat she has held since 2017, according to LINK nky. No campaign website or questionnaire response was found as of September 8, 2026.
William Nick Whalen (Democratic)
William Nick Whalen is the Democratic candidate for Kentucky House District 64 on the November 3, 2026 ballot, per the Secretary of State's 2026 General Election candidate filings. No campaign website or questionnaire response was found as of September 8, 2026.
Aaron John Currin (Democratic), Stephanie A. Dietz (Republican) are on the November 3 ballot for Kentucky House District 65; Stephanie A. Dietz is the sitting member, per the General Assembly roster (legislature.ky.gov). Party nominees were chosen at the May 19 primary (plurality, no runoffs); independent and minor-party candidates qualified by petition. The field is the Secretary of State's 2026 General Election candidate filings list. This seat is elected by district; only the district covering your address appears on your ballot.
Aaron John Currin (Democratic)
Aaron John Currin is a Covington attorney and the Democratic nominee for Kentucky House District 65, according to LINK nky. He previously served 17 years as a public defender and is running for the seat for a second time against incumbent Republican Stephanie Dietz. No campaign website or questionnaire response was found as of September 8, 2026.
Priorities: Opposing state income tax cuts he says burden families and local governments · Certificate of Need healthcare reform to address hospital monopolies · Redirecting state investment toward education, housing and infrastructure (per the LINK nky)
Stephanie A. Dietz (Republican)Incumbent
Stephanie A. Dietz is the Republican candidate for Kentucky House District 65 on the November 3, 2026 ballot, per the Secretary of State's 2026 General Election candidate filings. Stephanie A. Dietz is a sitting member for the district, per the General Assembly roster (legislature.ky.gov). No campaign website or questionnaire response was found as of September 8, 2026.
Steven Doan (Republican), Wilanne Stangel (Democratic) are on the November 3 ballot for Kentucky House District 69; Steven Doan is the sitting member, per the General Assembly roster (legislature.ky.gov). Party nominees were chosen at the May 19 primary (plurality, no runoffs); independent and minor-party candidates qualified by petition. The field is the Secretary of State's 2026 General Election candidate filings list. This seat is elected by district; only the district covering your address appears on your ballot.
Steven Doan (Republican)Incumbent
Steven Doan is an Erlanger attorney and the incumbent Republican state representative for Kentucky House District 69. His law practice covers personal injury, family law, criminal law, estate planning and small business matters, according to his firm's website. No campaign website or questionnaire response was found as of September 8, 2026.
Wilanne Stangel (Democratic)
Wilanne Stangel is the Democratic candidate for Kentucky House District 69 on the November 3, 2026 ballot, per the Secretary of State's 2026 General Election candidate filings. No campaign website or questionnaire response was found as of September 8, 2026.
Mark Hart (Republican) is on the November 3 ballot for Kentucky House District 78; Mark Hart is the sitting member, per the General Assembly roster (legislature.ky.gov). Party nominees were chosen at the May 19 primary (plurality, no runoffs); independent and minor-party candidates qualified by petition. The field is the Secretary of State's 2026 General Election candidate filings list. This seat is elected by district; only the district covering your address appears on your ballot.
Mark Hart (Republican)Incumbent
Mark Hart is the incumbent Republican state representative for Kentucky House District 78, according to the Kentucky Legislative Research Commission's member roster. No campaign website or independent biographical source was found as of September 8, 2026.
Robin Hood, Shane Noem and Amy Miracle Sleet are on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Beechwood Independent Board of Education.
Nonpartisan Beechwood Independent Board of Education seat on the November 3, 2026 general election ballot; 3 filers per the Secretary of State candidate filings.
Robin Hood
Robin Hood filed for Beechwood Independent Board of Education on the November 3, 2026 ballot, per the Kentucky Secretary of State candidate filings (filed 4/21/2026). No campaign website or questionnaire response was found as of September 15, 2026.
Shane Noem
Shane Noem is a nonpartisan candidate for the Beechwood Independent Board of Education, per the district's candidate filing record. He is not listed on the district's current Board of Education page. No campaign website or questionnaire response was found as of September 15, 2026.
Amy Miracle SleetIncumbent
Amy Miracle Sleet is a nonpartisan candidate for the Beechwood Independent Board of Education. She serves as the board's chairperson, per the district's official Board of Education page. No campaign website or questionnaire response was found as of September 15, 2026.
Hannah Edelen and Kareem Simpson are on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Covington Independent Board of Education.
Nonpartisan Covington Independent Board of Education seat on the November 3, 2026 general election ballot; 2 filers per the Secretary of State candidate filings.
Hannah Edelen
Hannah Edelen is a former sixth-grade teacher in the Covington district who now works as policy and advocacy director at Kentucky Youth Advocates, a children's policy nonprofit, per NKyTribune. She was first elected to the Covington Board of Education in 2022 and is running unopposed for another term. No campaign website or questionnaire response was found as of September 15, 2026.
Kareem Simpson
Kareem Simpson is a businessman, author and military veteran who represents Covington on the Kenton County Planning Commission, per NKyTribune. He was first elected to the Covington Board of Education in 2022 and is running unopposed for another term. No campaign website or questionnaire response was found as of September 15, 2026.
Serena Owen and Marvin L. Townsend are on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Erlanger Elsmere Independent Board of Education.
Nonpartisan Erlanger Elsmere Independent Board of Education seat on the November 3, 2026 general election ballot; 2 filers per the Secretary of State candidate filings.
Serena Owen
Serena Owen is an educator and youth ministry leader who was the first African American elected to the Erlanger-Elsmere school board, per Emerge Kentucky. She is a nonpartisan candidate for the Erlanger-Elsmere Independent Board of Education; the district's current board leadership listing does not name her among its members. No campaign website or questionnaire response was found as of September 15, 2026.
Marvin L. Townsend
Marvin L. Townsend is a nonpartisan candidate for the Erlanger-Elsmere Independent Board of Education. He is a current board member, per LINK nky. No campaign website or questionnaire response was found as of September 15, 2026.
Jamie Jones Apgar is on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Erlanger Elsmere Independent Board of Education (unexpired term).
Nonpartisan Erlanger Elsmere Independent Board of Education (unexpired term) seat on the November 3, 2026 general election ballot; one filer, unopposed per the Secretary of State candidate filings.
Jamie Jones Apgar
Jamie Jones Apgar is a nonpartisan candidate for the Erlanger-Elsmere Independent Board of Education's unexpired-term seat, per the Kenton County Clerk's 2026 general ballot draw. She is unopposed on the November 2026 ballot; no district roster listing or campaign site could be confirmed for her. No campaign website or questionnaire response was found as of September 15, 2026.
Rachel B. Retherford is on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Erlanger Elsmere Independent Board of Education, Division 2.
Nonpartisan Erlanger Elsmere Independent Board of Education seat on the November 3, 2026 general election ballot; one filer, unopposed per the Secretary of State candidate filings.
Rachel B. Retherford
Rachel B. Retherford is a nonpartisan candidate for the Erlanger-Elsmere Independent Board of Education. She was elected the board's vice-chair in 2025, per LINK nky. No campaign website or questionnaire response was found as of September 15, 2026.
Brian Remole is on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Kenton County Board of Education, Division 2 (unexpired term).
Nonpartisan Kenton County Board of Education seat on the November 3, 2026 general election ballot; one filer, unopposed per the Secretary of State candidate filings.
Brian Remole
Brian Remole is a nonpartisan candidate for the Kenton County Board of Education's Division 2 unexpired-term seat. He is a current board member, per an NKyTribune report on the district's School Board Recognition Month honors, and is unopposed on the November 2026 ballot. No campaign website or questionnaire response was found as of September 15, 2026.
Jesica P. Jehn is on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Kenton County Board of Education, Division 3.
Nonpartisan Kenton County Board of Education seat on the November 3, 2026 general election ballot; one filer, unopposed per the Secretary of State candidate filings.
Jesica P. Jehn
Jesica P. Jehn is a nonpartisan candidate for the Kenton County Board of Education, Division 3. She serves as the board's chair, per an NKyTribune report on the district's School Board Recognition Month honors, and is unopposed on the November 2026 ballot. No campaign website or questionnaire response was found as of September 15, 2026.
Shannon Herold is on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Kenton County Board of Education, Division 4.
Nonpartisan Kenton County Board of Education seat on the November 3, 2026 general election ballot; one filer, unopposed per the Secretary of State candidate filings.
Shannon Herold
Shannon Herold is a nonpartisan candidate for the Kenton County Board of Education, Division 4. She is a current board member, per an NKyTribune report on the district's School Board Recognition Month honors, and is unopposed on the November 2026 ballot. No campaign website or questionnaire response was found as of September 15, 2026.
Wesley Dorger, Shelly Mays and Kamryn Reed are on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Ludlow Independent Board of Education.
Nonpartisan Ludlow Independent Board of Education seat on the November 3, 2026 general election ballot; 3 filers per the Secretary of State candidate filings.
Wesley DorgerIncumbent
Wesley Dorger is a nonpartisan candidate for the Ludlow Independent Board of Education. He has served on the board since December 2019, per the district's official Board of Education page. No campaign website or questionnaire response was found as of September 15, 2026.
Shelly MaysIncumbent
Shelly Mays is a nonpartisan candidate for the Ludlow Independent Board of Education. She has served on the board since February 2023, per the district's official Board of Education page. No campaign website or questionnaire response was found as of September 15, 2026.
Kamryn ReedIncumbent
Kamryn Reed is a nonpartisan candidate for the Ludlow Independent Board of Education. She has served on the board since January 2025, per the district's official Board of Education page. No campaign website or questionnaire response was found as of September 15, 2026.
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