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Graves County Sheriff

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 · Incumbent

Jon Hayden has been Graves County Sheriff since 2019 after about 27 years with the McCracken County Sheriff's Office, including 12 years as sheriff. His priorities include fighting the illegal drug trade and protecting seniors from scams.

Sources: gravescountyclerk.ky.gov · web.sos.ky.gov · elect.ky.gov · apps.legislature.ky.gov