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UPDATE: Republican Primary Election Results are in!!

Thanks to all of you who voted for me in the May 18, 2010 Republican primary. With a successful primary campaign result now in hand, I look forward to working hard and preparing for the November election campaign. With appreciation for your continued support, I thank you.


Jon Draud's Major Accomplishments

  • 2007 - Paul Mason Legislative Advocate for children Award from the Kentucky Parent Teacher Association in recognition for his ardent support for the Commonwealth's children during his work as a legislator in the Kentucky General Assembly
  • 2006 - Walter R. Dunlevy/Frontiersman Award from the Northern Kentucky Chamber of Commerce in recognition of a life-long history of outstanding service to the Northern Kentucky community, outstanding service to Education and exemplifying the highest standards of personal integrity and family responsibilities
  • 2006 - Kids First Advocacy Award from the Kentucky School Boards Association for outstanding work on behalf of Kentucky's children in the public policy arena
  • 2006 - Friend of Kentucky Cities Award from the Kentucky League of Cities in recognition and appreciation of his leadership and willingness to work for the interest of Cities on House Bill 42
  • 2005 - Pulling for Kids Award Recipient presented by the Kentucky Child Care Network Board of Directors
  • 2005 - Member of the Southern Regional Education Board of Directors
  • 2004 - New Edgewood Senior Center named "Jon Draud Hall"
  • 2004 - Legislative Tobacco Control Hero, as recognized by the National Center for Tobacco-Free Kids
  • 2003 - A. D. Albright Governance Education Award, Northern Kentucky Chamber of Commerce
  • 2003 - Distinguished Citizenship Award, Licking Valley Girl Scouts
  • 2002 - Outstanding Legislator, Northern Kentucky Area Development District
  • 2002 - Outstanding Legislator, Greater Cincinnati Regional Arson and Fire Investigators
  • 2002 - Outstanding Legislator, Northern Kentucky-Mental Health Mental Retardation Board, Inc.
  • 2001 - Recognized as outstanding citizen of Crestview Hills for 50th anniversary of the city
  • 2000 - Selected Outstanding Alumnus, Eastern Kentucky University
  • 1999 - Vice chair of the Education Committee, Kentucky State Legislature
  • 1998 - Northern Kentucky Athletic Hall of Fame
  • 1996-Present - Host for Insight Television Program (ICN6), Education Issues. (Watch a January 25, 2007 ICN6 Education Issues broadcast of Jon Draud's interview of Jan Hillard, Assistant Vice President for Economic Initiatives, Northern Kentucky University.)
  • 1995 - New Administration Building named Dr. Jon E. Draud Administration Center
  • 1993 - A.D. Albright award for Outstanding Administrator of the Year
  • 1993 - Ludlow High School Athletic Hall of Fame
  • 1992 - Kenton County Recorder Educator of the Year
  • 1978-1997 - Superintendent, Ludlow Public Schools, Ludlow, Kentucky
  • 1969 - Outstanding Young Educator of Kenton County
  • 1963 - Coach, 1963 Covington Holmes State Baseball Champions
  • 1960 - Co-Captain, Eastern Kentucky University Ohio Valley Conference Baseball Champions

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