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Kenton County, Kentucky

Kenton County Commissioner, 3rd District

2 candidates are tracked for Kenton County Commissioner, 3rd District on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Richard "Scott" Kimmich and Jordan T. Baldridge. Candidate information follows official Kenton County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

About this race

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. 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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Richard "Scott" Kimmich

Republican

Biography

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 was found as of September 8, 2026.

Jordan T. Baldridge

Democratic

Biography

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 was found as of September 8, 2026.

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Questions about this race

Who is running for Kenton County Commissioner, 3rd District in 2026?

2 candidates are tracked for Kenton County Commissioner, 3rd District on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Richard "Scott" Kimmich and Jordan T. Baldridge. Candidate information follows official Kenton County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

When is the Kenton County Commissioner, 3rd 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.

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Candidate roster from official Kenton County and state election office filings, last verified September 27, 2026. Bios and priorities carry their attribution inline.

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Candidate profiles
Richard "Scott" Kimmich, full profileJordan T. Baldridge, full profileOfficial Kentucky election office