Campbell County Sample Ballot & Voter Guide 2026
44 candidates are on the November 3, 2026 ballot across 29 Campbell County races, led by the Campbell County Property Valuation Administrator contest.
County offices
Property Valuation AdministratorFred A. Macke III (R)
Unopposed: still on your ballot.
Fred A. Macke III Republican
Fred A. Macke III is on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Campbell County Property Valuation Administrator, per the county's official candidate list. No campaign website was found as of September 8, 2026.
Fred A. Macke III is the only candidate filed and is unopposed on the November 3, 2026 ballot, per the Campbell County Clerk's official 2026 General Election candidate filings (ballot order) list.
Full race pageAttorneyWil Schroder (R)
Unopposed: still on your ballot.
Wil Schroder Republican
- Building a strong criminal justice system to keep the community safe
- Prosecuting cases with the goal of keeping Campbell County a place where people want to live, work, and raise a family
Per the campaign site.
About Wil Schroder
Wil Schroder is senior counsel to Kentucky's attorney general and a former two-term Kentucky state senator representing the 24th District, per the campaign site. He previously served as an assistant Commonwealth's attorney in Campbell County and holds degrees from the University of Kentucky and NKU Chase College of Law, per the campaign site.
Wil Schroder is the only candidate filed and is unopposed on the November 3, 2026 ballot, per the county clerk's official candidate filings list.
Full race pageClerkJim Luersen (R)
Unopposed: still on your ballot.
Jim Luersen Republican Incumbent
Jim Luersen is the incumbent Campbell County Clerk, per the county government's official clerk page and the county clerk's certified 2026 candidate filings, per Campbell County government. No campaign website was found as of September 8, 2026.
Jim Luersen, the incumbent per the county clerk's own filings list, is unopposed on the November 3, 2026 ballot.
Full race pageSheriffMike Jansen (R)
Unopposed: still on your ballot.
Mike Jansen Republican Incumbent
Mike Jansen is the incumbent Campbell County Sheriff and filed for reelection in 2026, per Campbell County government sheriff's office department page. No campaign website was found as of September 8, 2026.
Mike Jansen, the incumbent per the county clerk's own filings list, is unopposed on the November 3, 2026 ballot.
Full race pageJailerRyan Grosser (R)
Unopposed: still on your ballot.
Ryan Grosser Republican
Ryan Grosser is on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Campbell County Jailer, per the county's official candidate list. No campaign website was found as of September 8, 2026.
Ryan Grosser won the May 19, 2026 Republican primary over Brian Jennings and is unopposed on the November 3, 2026 ballot, per the county clerk's official candidate filings list.
Full race pageCommissioner, 1st DistrictBrian Painter (R)
Unopposed: still on your ballot.
Brian Painter Republican Incumbent
- Continue reducing the county tax rate
- Expand fiber internet and water system infrastructure
- Support construction of a modern police and emergency services facility
Per the campaign site.
About Brian Painter
Brian Painter holds a Bachelor of Science from Northern Kentucky University and a Master of Science from Ohio University, and previously worked on environmental remediation at contaminated sites in 13 states. He owned Vineyard Hardwoods, a small business he operated from 2003 to 2017. Painter first took office as the District 1 commissioner in 2010 and is seeking reelection. No campaign website was found as of September 8, 2026.
Brian Painter, the incumbent, won the May 19, 2026 Republican primary over Dave Fischer and is unopposed on the November 3, 2026 ballot, per the county clerk's official candidate filings list.
Full race pageCommissioner, 2nd DistrictGeoff Besecker (R)
Unopposed: still on your ballot.
Geoff Besecker Republican Incumbent
Geoff Besecker is the sitting Campbell County Commissioner for the 2nd Commission District, per his campaign site. He is a retired 28 year educator at Campbell County High School and a longtime resident of Grant's Lick, per the site.
Geoff Besecker, the incumbent, is unopposed on the November 3, 2026 ballot, per the county clerk's official candidate filings list.
Full race pageCommissioner, 3rd DistrictTom Lampe (R) · Brant Owens (D)
Tom Lampe Republican Incumbent
Tom Lampe is the incumbent District 3 commissioner, first elected in 2014 and re-elected in 2018 and 2022, per the official county government site. He is vice president of new sales development with Hub International, an employee benefits and insurance firm, and previously served six terms on the Fort Thomas City Council. No campaign website was found as of September 8, 2026.
Brant Owens Democratic
- Support growth in the county's cities, suburbs and rural areas without losing local character ("strong cities, smart suburbs, rural conservation")
- More engaged, present representation on everyday quality-of-life issues
About Brant Owens
Brant Owens is a financial advisor and Army Reserves veteran and lifelong Campbell County resident, per a LINK nky press release announcing his candidacy. He chairs Newport's Westside Citizens Coalition and the City of Newport Tree Board and serves on the board of the Emergency Shelter of Northern Kentucky. No campaign website was found as of September 8, 2026.
Incumbent Tom Lampe (R), first elected in 2014 and re-elected in 2018 and 2022, faces Democrat Brant Owens on the November 3, 2026 ballot, per the county clerk's official candidate filings list.
Full race pageCoronerMark Schweitzer (R)
Unopposed: still on your ballot.
Mark Schweitzer Republican Incumbent
- Continue drug and alcohol overdose education and prevention programs with area schools
- Strengthen coordination with law enforcement and community partners
Per the campaign site.
About Mark Schweitzer
Mark Schweitzer is licensed as an attorney in Ohio and as a Doctor of Chiropractic. He has served as Campbell County Coroner since first being elected in 1998. He established Campbell County's first Infant and Child Fatality Task Force to review deaths and identify preventable causes. No campaign website was found as of September 8, 2026.
Mark Schweitzer, the incumbent, won the May 19, 2026 Republican primary over Derek Myers and is unopposed on the November 3, 2026 ballot, per the county clerk's official candidate filings list.
Full race pageSurveyorRyan Hartig (R)
Unopposed: still on your ballot.
Ryan Hartig Republican Incumbent
Ryan Hartig appears on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Campbell County Surveyor, per the county elections office's certified candidate list. No campaign website was found as of September 8, 2026.
Ryan Hartig, the incumbent, is unopposed on the November 3, 2026 ballot, per the county clerk's official candidate filings list.
Full race pageJustice of the Peace, 1st DistrictFrank Meyer (R)
Unopposed: still on your ballot.
Frank Meyer Republican Incumbent
Frank Meyer appears on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Campbell County Justice of the Peace, 1st District, per the county elections office's certified candidate list. No campaign website was found as of September 8, 2026.
Frank Meyer, the incumbent, is unopposed on the November 3, 2026 ballot, per the county clerk's official candidate filings list.
Full race pageConstable, 1st DistrictSean Donelan (R)
Unopposed: still on your ballot.
Sean Donelan Republican
Sean Donelan is on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Campbell County Constable, 1st District, per the county's official candidate list. No campaign website was found as of September 8, 2026.
Sean Donelan won the May 19, 2026 Republican primary over Ken Warden and is unopposed on the November 3, 2026 ballot, per the county clerk's official candidate filings list.
Full race pageConstable, 2nd DistrictKevin Sell (R)
Unopposed: still on your ballot.
Kevin Sell Republican Incumbent
Kevin Sell is on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Campbell County Constable, 2nd District, per the county's official candidate list. No campaign website was found as of September 8, 2026.
Kevin Sell, the incumbent, is unopposed on the November 3, 2026 ballot, per the county clerk's official candidate filings list.
Full race pageJustice of the Peace, 3rd DistrictMike Dutle (D)
Unopposed: still on your ballot.
Mike Dutle Democratic Incumbent
Mike Dutle is on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Campbell County Justice of the Peace, 3rd District, per the county's official candidate list. No campaign website was found as of September 8, 2026.
Mike Dutle, the incumbent, is unopposed on the November 3, 2026 ballot, per the county clerk's official candidate filings list.
Full race pageConstable, 3rd DistrictWilliam J. Hunt (R)
Unopposed: still on your ballot.
William J. Hunt Republican
William J. Hunt is on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Campbell County Constable, 3rd District, per the county's official candidate list. No campaign website was found as of September 8, 2026.
William J. Hunt is unopposed on the November 3, 2026 ballot, per the county clerk's official candidate filings list.
Full race pageSchool board
Bellevue Independent Board of EducationNonpartisan race · Ronnie P. Noonchester · Jenn Owens · Dan Swope · Tammi Woodruff
Ronnie P. Noonchester, Jenn Owens, Dan Swope and Tammi Woodruff are on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Bellevue Independent Board of Education.
Ronnie P. Noonchester Nonpartisan
Ronnie P. Noonchester is a nonpartisan candidate for the Bellevue Independent Board of Education, per the Campbell County Clerk's certified 2026 general election candidate filing list, which does not mark him as an incumbent. No campaign website was found as of September 15, 2026.
Jenn Owens Nonpartisan Incumbent
Jenn Owens filed for Bellevue Independent Board of Education on the November 3, 2026 ballot, per the Kentucky Secretary of State candidate filings (filed 6/2/2026). No campaign website was found as of September 15, 2026.
Dan Swope Nonpartisan Incumbent
Dan Swope filed for Bellevue Independent Board of Education on the November 3, 2026 ballot, per the Kentucky Secretary of State candidate filings (filed 6/2/2026). No campaign website was found as of September 15, 2026.
Tammi Woodruff Nonpartisan
Tammi Woodruff is a nonpartisan candidate for the Bellevue Independent Board of Education, per the Campbell County Clerk's certified 2026 general election candidate filing list, which does not mark her as an incumbent. No campaign website was found as of September 15, 2026.
Nonpartisan Bellevue Independent Board of Education seat on the November 3, 2026 general election ballot; 4 filers per the Secretary of State candidate filings.
Full race pageDayton Independent Board of EducationNonpartisan race · Carrie Downard · Jordan Furnish · Diane Gunning Huff
Carrie Downard, Jordan Furnish and Diane Gunning Huff are on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Dayton Independent Board of Education.
Carrie Downard Nonpartisan Incumbent
Carrie Downard filed for Dayton Independent Board of Education on the November 3, 2026 ballot, per the Kentucky Secretary of State candidate filings (filed 5/22/2026). No campaign website was found as of September 15, 2026.
Jordan Furnish Nonpartisan
Jordan Furnish is a nonpartisan candidate for the Dayton Independent Board of Education, per the Campbell County Clerk's certified 2026 general election candidate filing list, which does not mark him as an incumbent. No campaign website was found as of September 15, 2026.
Diane Gunning Huff Nonpartisan Incumbent
Diane Gunning Huff filed for Dayton Independent Board of Education on the November 3, 2026 ballot, per the Kentucky Secretary of State candidate filings (filed 5/5/2026). No campaign website was found as of September 15, 2026.
Nonpartisan Dayton Independent Board of Education seat on the November 3, 2026 general election ballot; 3 filers per the Secretary of State candidate filings.
Full race pageFort Thomas Independent Board of EducationNonpartisan race · Jake Donelan · Clem Fennell · Sarah Foster · David Russell
Jake Donelan, Clem Fennell, Sarah Foster and David Russell are on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Fort Thomas Independent Board of Education.
Jake Donelan Nonpartisan
Jake Donelan is a nonpartisan candidate for the Fort Thomas Independent Board of Education, per the Campbell County Clerk's certified 2026 general election candidate filing list, which does not mark him as an incumbent. No campaign website was found as of September 15, 2026.
Clem Fennell Nonpartisan Incumbent
Clem Fennell filed for Fort Thomas Independent Board of Education on the November 3, 2026 ballot, per the Kentucky Secretary of State candidate filings (filed 5/27/2026). No campaign website was found as of September 15, 2026.
Sarah Foster Nonpartisan Incumbent
Sarah Foster filed for Fort Thomas Independent Board of Education on the November 3, 2026 ballot, per the Kentucky Secretary of State candidate filings (filed 5/21/2026). No campaign website was found as of September 15, 2026.
David Russell Nonpartisan Incumbent
David Russell filed for Fort Thomas Independent Board of Education on the November 3, 2026 ballot, per the Kentucky Secretary of State candidate filings (filed 5/29/2026). No campaign website was found as of September 15, 2026.
Nonpartisan Fort Thomas Independent Board of Education seat on the November 3, 2026 general election ballot; 4 filers per the Secretary of State candidate filings.
Full race pageFour Independent Board of Education, Division 4Nonpartisan race · Peggy Schultz
Unopposed: still on your ballot.
Peggy Schultz is on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Four Independent Board of Education, Division 4.
Peggy Schultz Nonpartisan Incumbent
Peggy Schultz filed for Four Independent Board of Education, Division 4 on the November 3, 2026 ballot, per the Kentucky Secretary of State candidate filings (filed 5/8/2026). No campaign website was found as of September 15, 2026.
Nonpartisan Four Independent Board of Education seat on the November 3, 2026 general election ballot; one filer, unopposed per the Secretary of State candidate filings.
Full race pageNewport Independent Board of EducationNonpartisan race · Sylvia Covington · Ramona Malone · Benjamin A. Middendorf
Sylvia Covington, Ramona Malone and Benjamin A. Middendorf are on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Newport Independent Board of Education.
Sylvia Covington Nonpartisan Incumbent
Sylvia Covington filed for Newport Independent Board of Education on the November 3, 2026 ballot, per the Kentucky Secretary of State candidate filings (filed 5/8/2026). No campaign website was found as of September 15, 2026.
Ramona Malone Nonpartisan Incumbent
Ramona Malone filed for Newport Independent Board of Education on the November 3, 2026 ballot, per the Kentucky Secretary of State candidate filings (filed 5/11/2026). No campaign website was found as of September 15, 2026.
Benjamin A. Middendorf Nonpartisan
Benjamin A. Middendorf is a nonpartisan candidate for the Newport Independent Board of Education, per the Campbell County Clerk's certified 2026 general election candidate filing list, which does not mark him as an incumbent. No campaign website was found as of September 15, 2026.
Nonpartisan Newport Independent Board of Education seat on the November 3, 2026 general election ballot; 3 filers per the Secretary of State candidate filings.
Full race pageOne Independent Board of Education, Division 1Nonpartisan race · Tamara L. Kuhel
Unopposed: still on your ballot.
Tamara L. Kuhel is on the November 3, 2026 ballot for One Independent Board of Education, Division 1.
Tamara L. Kuhel Nonpartisan Incumbent
Tamara L. Kuhel filed for One Independent Board of Education, Division 1 on the November 3, 2026 ballot, per the Kentucky Secretary of State candidate filings (filed 5/29/2026). No campaign website was found as of September 15, 2026.
Nonpartisan One Independent Board of Education seat on the November 3, 2026 general election ballot; one filer, unopposed per the Secretary of State candidate filings.
Full race pageSouthgate Independent Board of EducationNonpartisan race · Larry Long · James Specht
Larry Long and James Specht are on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Southgate Independent Board of Education.
Larry Long Nonpartisan Incumbent
Larry Long filed for Southgate Independent Board of Education on the November 3, 2026 ballot, per the Kentucky Secretary of State candidate filings (filed 5/29/2026). No campaign website was found as of September 15, 2026.
James Specht Nonpartisan Incumbent
James Specht filed for Southgate Independent Board of Education on the November 3, 2026 ballot, per the Kentucky Secretary of State candidate filings (filed 5/14/2026). No campaign website was found as of September 15, 2026.
Nonpartisan Southgate Independent Board of Education seat on the November 3, 2026 general election ballot; 2 filers per the Secretary of State candidate filings.
Full race pageJudges
Judge/ExecutiveAndrew "Andy" Schabell (R)
Unopposed: still on your ballot.
Andrew "Andy" Schabell Republican
- Bring financial oversight and clean audits to county government
- Maintain and improve county roads and reduce traffic congestion
- Make county government more transparent and accountable
Per the campaign site.
About Andrew "Andy" Schabell
Andy Schabell has served as mayor of Alexandria, Kentucky since 2019 after three terms on the Alexandria city council. His professional background includes work in transportation and logistics, volunteer firefighting, and emergency medical services, and he holds a degree in police administration from Eastern Kentucky University. No campaign website was found as of September 8, 2026.
Andrew "Andy" Schabell won the May 19, 2026 Republican primary over Steve Pendery, per the official primary ballot notice; he is unopposed on the November 3, 2026 ballot, per the county clerk's official candidate filings list.
Full race pageDistrict Judge, 17th Judicial District, Division 1Nonpartisan race · Cameron J. Blau
Unopposed: still on your ballot.
Cameron J. Blau Nonpartisan Incumbent
Cameron J. Blau serves as the District Court judge for the 17th Judicial District, Division 1, per the Kentucky Court of Justice. No campaign website was found as of September 25, 2026.
Cameron J. Blau is the only name on the ballot for this seat; Kentucky prints unopposed candidates, so the race is on the November 3, 2026 ballot but is not contested. Voters across the 17th Judicial District (Campbell) vote on this seat. Kentucky judicial elections are nonpartisan; a primary narrows the field only when three or more candidates file for a seat. Listed from the Kentucky Secretary of State's 2026 general election candidate filings list.
Full race pageDistrict Judge, 17th Judicial District, Division 2Nonpartisan race · Erin Sizemore
Unopposed: still on your ballot.
Erin Sizemore Nonpartisan Incumbent
Erin Sizemore serves as the District Court judge for the 17th Judicial District, Division 2, per the Kentucky Court of Justice. No campaign website was found as of September 25, 2026.
Erin Sizemore is the only name on the ballot for this seat; Kentucky prints unopposed candidates, so the race is on the November 3, 2026 ballot but is not contested. Voters across the 17th Judicial District (Campbell) vote on this seat. Kentucky judicial elections are nonpartisan; a primary narrows the field only when three or more candidates file for a seat. Listed from the Kentucky Secretary of State's 2026 general election candidate filings list.
Full race pageBy address
These seats are elected by district; only the district covering your address is on your ballot.
Campbell County is split across 3 Kentucky House districts.
Find your districts by addressKentucky House: 3 districtsDistricts 67, 68, 78
Kentucky House District 67Terry Hatton (R) · Matthew Lehman (D)
Terry Hatton Republican
- Continuing to reduce the state income tax
- Strengthening local school systems
- Securing infrastructure funding and supporting small businesses
Per the campaign site.
About Terry Hatton
Terry Hatton is a United States Army veteran who served five years on active duty as an infantry soldier in Germany, per the campaign site. He owns VSP Management, a consulting and private security business that has operated in Northern Kentucky for more than 45 years, per the campaign site. Hatton is a candidate for Kentucky House District 67.
Matthew Lehman Democratic Incumbent
Matthew Lehman is the Democratic candidate for Kentucky House District 67 on the November 3, 2026 ballot, per the Secretary of State's 2026 General Election candidate filings. Matthew Lehman is a sitting member for the district, per the General Assembly roster (legislature.ky.gov). He faces Republican Terry Hatton again in the November 2026 general election. No campaign website was found as of September 8, 2026.
Terry Hatton (Republican), Matthew Lehman (Democratic) are on the November 3 ballot for Kentucky House District 67; Matthew Lehman 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.
Full race pageKentucky House District 68Amy Amin (D) · Mike Clines (R)
Amy Amin Democratic
- Focuses on fiscal responsibility and affordable healthcare
- Supports universal preschool and competitive wages for teachers and first responders
Per the campaign site.
About Amy Amin
Amy Amin is operations manager of a family-run small-business consulting firm, run together with Amin's husband, per the campaign site. Amin holds a bachelor's degree in psychology and neuroscience from Northern Kentucky University and serves as president of the local PTO, per the campaign site. Amin is a candidate for Kentucky House District 68.
Mike Clines Republican Incumbent
- Infrastructure, education, healthcare and the economy
Per the campaign site.
About Mike Clines
Mike Clines is the incumbent Republican state representative for Kentucky House District 68 and a licensed property and casualty insurance agent, according to his campaign site. He spent more than 27 years as an educator in Northern Kentucky, including as a Diocese of Covington superintendent and a Covington Catholic High School principal, and now serves as vice chair of the House Primary and Secondary Education Committee.
Amy Amin (Democratic), Mike Clines (Republican) are on the November 3 ballot for Kentucky House District 68; Mike Clines 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.
Full race pageKentucky House District 78Mark Hart (R)
Unopposed: still 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.
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 is the only candidate on the ballot for this seat; unopposed candidates still appear on Kentucky ballots, so the race is on the November 3 ballot but is not contested.
Full race pageKentucky Senate District 24Joshua Baker (D) · Shelley "Funke" Frommeyer (R)
Joshua Baker Democratic
- protecting Northern Kentucky watersheds, farmland and wildlife
Per the campaign site.
About Joshua Baker
Joshua Baker is a Northern Kentucky resident running for Kentucky Senate District 24, per the campaign site. Baker says the campaign wants to protect the region's land, water, and wildlife, including watersheds and farmland, per the campaign site.
Shelley "Funke" Frommeyer Republican Incumbent
Shelley Funke Frommeyer is the Republican incumbent for Kentucky Senate District 24, serving since 2023. She is a Certified Financial Planner with more than 22 years of experience with the Northern Kentucky Chamber of Commerce, according to the Kentucky General Assembly's legislator profile. No campaign website was found as of September 8, 2026.
Joshua Baker (Democratic), Shelley "Funke" Frommeyer (Republican) are on the November 3 ballot for Kentucky Senate District 24; Shelley "Funke" Frommeyer 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.
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