Kenton County, Kentucky

Kenton County Commissioner, 2nd District

See where Niceley and Bach stand on housing, growth and the budget. Names follow official Kenton County election filings.

About this race

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. Kenton County commissioners represent the county at large; district only refers to the commissioner's residence.

What this office does

County commissioner. The county board is the county's legislative and, in most states, executive body. Commissioners adopt the county budget and property tax rate, oversee roads, the jail, public health, planning and zoning in unincorporated areas, and appoint or confirm department heads. In counties with an elected county executive or judge, the board's role is mainly the budget and ordinances.

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Jeff Niceley

Republican

Top priorities

From the campaign site

Responsible, transparent county budgeting
Balancing growth with preservation of green space
Safe, family friendly communities across the district

Biography

Jeff Niceley has operated his family owned business in Erlanger for more than 30 years and is a candidate for Kenton County Commissioner, District 2, per his campaign site. He is a 1994 University of Kentucky graduate and has served since 2015 as president of the Lloyd Memorial High School Alumni Association, per the site.

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Benjamin Bach

Democratic

Biography

Benjamin Bach is a fifth-generation Kenton County resident from Independence who has worked on construction sites, in restaurant kitchens, on family farms and in corporate offices, per the campaign site.

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Questions about this race

Who is running for Kenton County Commissioner, 2nd District in 2026?

2 candidates are tracked for Kenton County Commissioner, 2nd District on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Jeff Niceley and Benjamin Bach. Candidate information follows official Kenton County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below. See where they stand on housing, growth and the budget.

When is the Kenton County Commissioner, 2nd District election in Kentucky?

Election Day is Tuesday, November 3, 2026. Registration deadlines, early voting dates and mail ballot rules for Kentucky are on the Kentucky election hub at theballotbrief.com.

How do I see my exact Kenton County ballot?

Enter your ZIP code in the lookup at theballotbrief.com for the statewide and congressional races, or a full street address to add the county, city and district contests for that location.

Verify this race

Candidate roster from official Kenton County and state election office filings, last verified October 14, 2026. Bios and priorities carry their attribution inline.

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Candidate profiles

Jeff Niceley, full profile Benjamin Bach, full profile Official Kentucky election office