One candidate is tracked for Kent County Sheriff on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Norman R. Barlow. Candidate information follows official Kent County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.
Incumbent Norman R. Barlow is the only candidate who filed; unopposed candidates appear on Delaware's November 3 ballot.
Sheriff. The sheriff runs the county's law enforcement agency, operates the county jail, provides courthouse security and serves court papers such as warrants, subpoenas and evictions. In many counties the sheriff's office is the primary police force for areas outside city limits. The sheriff hires deputies and manages the office's budget within what the county board approves.
This race. Every voter in Kent County votes on this seat. The sitting officeholder, Norman R. Barlow, is on the ballot. One name is on the ballot for this seat.
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Republican Incumbent
Norman R. Barlow is the incumbent Kent County Sheriff, per the county's official elected-officials page. He is a retired Harrington police chief who served from 2009 to 2021 and later worked as Harrington city manager. No campaign website was found as of September 12, 2026.
Who is running for Kent County Sheriff in 2026?
One candidate is tracked for Kent County Sheriff on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Norman R. Barlow. Candidate information follows official Kent County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.
When is the Kent County Sheriff election in Delaware?
Election Day is Tuesday, November 3, 2026. Registration deadlines, early voting dates and mail ballot rules for Delaware are on the Delaware election hub at theballotbrief.com.
How do I see my exact Kent County ballot?
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Candidate roster from official Kent County and state election office filings, last verified September 27, 2026. Bios and priorities carry their attribution inline.
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