One of the other Democrats, Ken Rechtin, a Campbell County Commissioner and former Newport, Ky. city councilman, was favored to win the primary. Keene ran an aggressive primary campaign and ended up collecting 1,052 votes to Rechtin's 957.
Another Democratic contender, Ken Rechtin, a Campbell County Commissioner and former Newport, Ky. city councilman, was expected to emerge victorious in the primary. Keene ran a vigorous primary campaign and ultimately garnered 1,052 votes, surpassing Rechtin's total of 957.