The Future Is on the Ballot: Blue Dot's 2026 Candidate Endorsements

Send us Fan MailWith Election Day just 32 days away, the Blue Dot Podcast team shares its official candidate endorsements and previews upcoming candidate interviews that will air on TBNK public access channels. Hosts Natalie MacDonald and Brian Koehl discuss key federal, state, county, and local races, emphasizing the impact voters' choices will have on issues such as public education, healthcare, infrastructure, government transparency, economic development, and affordability.The episode highlights endorsed candidates for U.S. Senate, Kentucky's 4th Congressional District, the Kentucky General Assembly, Kenton County Fiscal Court, county sheriff, magistrate, and several nonpartisan city council races. The hosts outline each candidate's background, priorities, and vision for serving Northern Kentucky communities, with recurring themes including accountability, public engagement, workers' rights, affordable housing, environmental protection, and responsible growth.The discussion also focuses on the importance of Kenton County commissioner races, explaining how Fiscal Court decisions influence county budgets, public safety, development, transportation, and quality of life. Throughout the episode, the hosts stress the value of electing leaders who listen to constituents and remain accountable to the public.The episode concludes with a reminder for voters to research candidates, make a voting plan, and participate in early voting whenever possible.