Hardin County Sheriff
Hardin County, Kentucky
My vote power: High
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:
Democratic · Incumbent
John Ward is identified by Hardin County as the current Sheriff and is listed in the 2026 general-election candidate materials.
Republican
Willie Oden is listed in Hardin County candidate materials as a candidate for Sheriff in the 2026 general election.
Sources: hccoky.org2 · apps.legislature.ky.gov