CRESTVIEW HILLS — Republican state Rep. Jon Draud coasted to an easy victory Tuesday in capturing a second term in the 63rd House District in Kenton County.

        Mr. Draud captured 13,014 votes, beating Democrat Jeb Holbrook, 26, a member of Fort Mitchell city council, who garnered 3,943 votes.

        “I want to thank all my supporters and volunteers and tell them how much I appreciate all the good, hard work they did,” Mr. Draud said from his victory party at the Drawbridge Estates in Fort Mitchell.

        “I think the results indicate that the citizens of the 63rd Legislative District are pleased with the work I do in Frankfort,” he said.

        Mr. Draud said the issues he will address during the next session of the Kentucky General Assembly are:

        • Securing funding for an on-campus convocation center at Northern Kentucky University.

        “That would be something that would benefit the entire region, not just NKU,” Mr. Draud said. “I think it's unfair that we don't have one at NKU and I want to make it one of my priorities.”

        • Trying to reduce the cost of health insurance by passing or tweaking laws to invite more competition into the state. Most companies selling individual insurance policies have left Kentucky, saying they can't make money under the state's laws and regulations. The lack of competition has driven prices up, Mr. Draud said.

        • Repealing a portion of property tax on automobiles that Kentucky residents must pay each year when they renew their driver's licenses.

        • Improving teacher salaries. “The elementary and secondary teachers have not had a good raise above cost-of-living increases for four or five years, but it's about time they did.”

        The 63rd District is one of the most Republican-friendly districts in Northern Kentucky. It has been called the most GOP-dominating statehouse districts in Kentucky by the Kentucky Chamber of Commerce.

        Mr. Holbrook, 26, tried to use his youth as an issue in the race, saying he represents the future and has new ideas for Frankfort.

        But he raised little money and was never able to gain any traction against his incumbent.

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