Dietz Loses Kentucky House Seat to Currin
Republican Stephanie Dietz was defeated for reelection in the 65th District, with Democrat Aaron Currin set to take the seat in January 2027.
Updated on Nov. 4, 2026 in Elections
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Kentucky Rep. Stephanie Dietz, a Republican from Edgewood, was defeated for reelection in the state House's 65th District, according to the Kentucky Secretary of State's website as of election night. Democrat Aaron Currin will succeed her, representing the district beginning in January 2027.
Why it matters
The change gives Democrats a new representative in a seat Dietz had held since 2023, shifting the district's representation for the coming term. Both candidates are attorneys, and Currin has worked primarily as a public defender.
The result was reflected on the Secretary of State's website on election night, with the 65th District covering part of Kenton County, including Covington. The extraction provides no vote totals or margins, and the final certified count is not addressed.
The players
Stephanie Dietz
A Republican attorney from Edgewood who represented Kentucky's 65th House District beginning in 2023 before losing her bid for reelection.
Aaron Currin
A Democratic attorney who has worked primarily as a public defender and will represent Kentucky's 65th House District beginning in January 2027.
The details
District 65 includes a portion of Kenton County, including Covington. Stephanie Dietz, of Edgewood, held the seat from 2023 and was defeated, while Aaron Currin, also an attorney who has mainly worked as a public defender, will take over the seat beginning January 2027.
Timeline
2023: Stephanie Dietz began occupying the 65th District seat.
Nov. 3, 2026: Dietz was defeated on election night, per the Secretary of State's website.
January 2027: Aaron Currin takes over representation of the 65th District.
Season Trajectory
The change in the 65th District shifts the seat's partisan composition for the next legislative term, following Dietz's single term in office. Her defeat marks a turnover in representation for Northern Kentucky's Kenton County portion.
Residents of the 65th District, including parts of Covington and Kenton County, will have a new state representative beginning January 2027. The change alters who represents their interests in the Kentucky House for the next term.
The takeaway
Local legislative seats can change hands quickly, so residents in Kentucky's 65th District may want to follow Aaron Currin's early work as he prepares to take office in January 2027.
What happens next
Aaron Currin will take office and begin representing the 65th District in January 2027.
Further reading
For broader context on how these contests are decided, see Elections coverage across Kentucky.
Source note: This article includes information reported by LINK nky.
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