Fort Thomas, Kentucky Public Records

The Kentucky Bureau of Investigation offers background checks that include statewide criminal history information, which can be accessed by Campbell County residents for employment or personal purposes.

Registration must occur at least 29 days before any election. New registrants need their Kentucky driver's license or state ID number, or the last four digits of their Social Security number. The state does not permit same-day registration. Fort Thomas holds municipal elections during November general elections in even-numbered years. The Mayor serves a four-year term, while six City Council members serve staggered four-year terms with three seats contested every two years. The next municipal election is scheduled for November 3, 2026, when voters will select the Mayor and three Council members. Candidate filings and local ballot measures are processed through the Campbell County Clerk's election division, with candidate information typically becoming available on the Clerk's website and through area media outlets in late summer. Residents can locate their assigned polling place by entering their address at govoteky.com or calling the Campbell County Clerk's Office. Kentucky law designates certain election records as public, including voter registration lists (available for purchase for legitimate purposes), campaign finance reports accessible through the Kentucky Registry of Election Finance at kref.ky.gov, candidate filing documents, and official precinct results. In the November 2024 presidential election, Campbell County recorded approximately 58% turnout with roughly 32,000 ballots cast from about 55,000 registered voters. The county leans Republican in presidential contests but remains competitive in local races. Looking toward November 3, 2026, voters will decide several significant races. No U.S. Senate seat from Kentucky is up that year—Senator Mitch McConnell's seat is next contested in 2026, while Senator Rand Paul's comes up in 2028. Kentucky holds gubernatorial elections in odd-numbered years, with the next Governor's race in 2027. However, all 100 Kentucky House of Representatives seats will be on the ballot, including the district covering Fort Thomas (currently the 69th District). State Senate seats may also appear if the district falls within the rotation cycle, as Senators serve four-year terms with half elected every two years. County-level positions potentially on the ballot include Campbell County Sheriff, County Clerk, County Jailer, and possibly Campbell County Fiscal Court seats. The municipal races for Mayor and three City Council seats will round out the ballot. Voters should consult the Campbell County Clerk's website in summer 2026 for the complete candidate roster. Kentucky permits absentee voting by mail for voters meeting specific criteria: age 65 or older, having a disability, being out of the county on Election Day, illness or recent surgery, pregnancy, full-time students outside the county, incarcerated individuals still eligible to vote, military members and their spouses or dependents, and first responders. Applications must be requested from the Campbell County Clerk's Office and can be submitted by mail, in person, or online through the State Board of Elections portal. The deadline to request an absentee ballot is seven days before the election. The county also offers early in-person voting at designated locations during a limited period before Election Day, with dates and sites announced by the Campbell County Clerk prior to each election.