Les Hill
Republican
Biography
Les Hill is the sitting Boone County Sheriff, per the county's official elected-officials page, and is unopposed for reelection in 2026. No campaign website was found as of September 8, 2026.
Boone County, Kentucky
Boone County Sheriff
Boone County, Kentucky
Boone County Sheriff
One candidate is tracked for Boone County Sheriff on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Les Hill. Candidate information follows official Boone County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.
About this race
Les Hill was the only candidate to file for Sheriff, per the Clerk's January 2026 filing list; unopposed on the November 3 ballot.
What this office does
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 Boone County votes on this seat. One name is on the ballot for this seat.