Charlie Young
Republican · KY · Hopkins County Sheriff
Charlie Young was appointed Hopkins County sheriff in 2026 after serving as the office's chief deputy. He spent 16 years with the Madisonville Police Department and says he will focus on professional, transparent, and accountable service.
Where Charlie Young stands, based on their records
Supports
Public Safety and Crime Control (1 record)
Track record
Track record — Public Safety and Crime Control
Public Safety and Crime Control · 1 support
Led the sheriff's office budget talk at a county budget meeting as chief deputy. He asked for $38,000 for body cameras and $18,000 for six license plate reader cameras. He also asked for a second school officer at Hopkins County Central High School.
March 10, 2026Supports Public Safety and Crime Control
Source: the-messenger.com
Track record — General
General · 1 record
Sworn in as Hopkins County Sheriff to finish the term of retiring Sheriff Matt Sanderson. He had been Sanderson's chief deputy for five years.
July 31, 2026
Source: 14news.com
Past race Charlie Young ran in:
- Hopkins County Sheriff · November 3, 2026 · Hopkins County, Kentucky · incumbent