2023 Election
The general election in Ohio and Kentucky is Nov. 7. Here's what you need to know before heading to the polls.
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Everything you need to know to cast your vote on two controversial statewide measures, plus Cincinnati-specific issues.
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Nathan Konik
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Statehouse News Bureau
Only 10 candidates — just one a non-incumbent — will be on the ballot for nine Cincinnati City Council seats this November, the fewest number for that race in at least three decades.
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Local Issues
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Zoo leaders say it's important for voters to approve a renewal at the current rate. -
The library cites rising costs as it asks voters to renew its 1-mill levy and chip in a .5 mill increase. -
Cincinnati voters will decide this election whether the city can execute a plan to sell the only municipally owned railroad in the U.S. to a private corporation. -
Cincinnati voters will consider amending the city charter to create new rules for citizens who want to put their own amendment on the ballot, plus several other "clean-up" measures. -
The proposed amendment would restore the city's earnings tax to 2.1% to raise money for affordable housing.
School Board Races
Lakota
Lakota's board has weathered a chaotic two years that's included a legal battle between board members, the resignation of its superintendent, and meetings that have devolved into shouting matches.
Cincinnati Public Schools
CPS' board is set to face a number of challenges in the near future as Ohio's second-largest district continues to recover from the pandemic.
Forest Hills School District
Recently, the board has pushed to end things like Turpin High School's Diversity Day and ban assignments where students would have to consider their race, class, religion, gender identity, or sexuality.
Kentucky
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Andy Beshear is the only statewide elected Democrat in Kentucky and is seeking reelection. -
Daniel Cameron is challenging incumbent Democratic Gov. Andy Beshear instead of running for reelection to his job as the state's top law enforcement officer. -
Kentucky's attorney general is often called the state's chief law enforcement officer. The AG plays an important role in overseeing the state's prosecutorial system, and defending state laws. -
This year's contest to be Kentucky's top elections officer pits incumbent GOP Secretary of State Michael Adams against former Democratic state Rep. Buddy Wheatley. -
The state auditor acts as the state’s chief watchdog of taxpayer dollars, responsible for investigating spending of public funds, from local agencies to state universities. -
Kentucky's agriculture commissioner promotes farming and horticulture and is also in charge of inspecting about 60,000 gas pumps across the state. -
The treasurer acts as the state’s chief financial officer, ensuring tax dollars are spent legally.
