Kenton County Sheriff
Unofficial result: Won — Larry Shelton (Republican)
Source: vrsws.sos.ky.gov
Kenton 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
Larry Shelton is an attorney and retired Kenton County Police captain who served 10 years on the Fort Mitchell City Council.
Tom Collins
LostDemocratic
Tom Collins is the Democratic 2026 candidate for Kenton County Sheriff. Link NKY identifies him as a former Newport Police Chief and the Democratic general-election challenger; the official county page identifies Jude Hehman as current sheriff.
Records: Data Privacy 1 against, Public Safety and Crime Control 1 for
Source: kentoncountykyclerk.com