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Kenton County District Court Judge - 3rd Division

What does this office do?

  • Deciding trials in the county
  • Ruling on evidence and setting sentences in criminal cases
  • Deciding family, probate, and civil disputes

Affects: Public Safety and Crime Control, Criminal Justice and Civil Liberties, Housing Affordability,

Candidates:

Nonpartisan · Incumbent

Douglas Grothaus is the incumbent Vice-Chief District Judge for the 16th Judicial District, Division 3. The Kentucky Court of Justice lists him in that office, and the county schedule marks the division for the 2026 cycle.

Source: kentoncountykyclerk.com