Jefferson County Sheriff
Jefferson County, Kentucky
My vote power: Above average
What does this office do?
- Running police patrols and deputies in the county
- Running the county jail
- Carrying out evictions, warrants, and other court orders
Affects: Immigration, Public Safety and Crime Control, Criminal Justice and Civil Liberties,
Candidates:
Republican
Alexander William Marson is a former Louisville Metro Police officer and the Republican nominee for Jefferson County Sheriff in 2026. He advanced unopposed to the general election.
Democratic
Stephen Louis Yancey is a former Jefferson County Sheriff's Office lieutenant and the Democratic nominee for Jefferson County Sheriff in 2026. His campaign biography reports nearly 29 years of service in the office.
Sources: web.sos.ky.gov · elections.jeffersoncountyclerk.org · vrsws.sos.ky.gov