One candidate is tracked for Boyd County Sheriff on the November 3, 2026 ballot: James "Jamie" Reihs. Candidate information follows official Boyd County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.
James "Jamie" Reihs won the Republican primary over John Daniels, 3,597 votes to 991 (about 78 percent), per the Kentucky State Board of Elections' certified Boyd County primary recap. No Democrat filed, so Reihs is unopposed in November. Reihs is the sitting Boyd County Sheriff, per the Boyd County government staff directory.
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 Boyd County votes on this seat. The sitting officeholder, James "Jamie" Reihs, is on the ballot. One name is on the ballot for this seat.
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James "Jamie" Reihs is the incumbent Boyd County Sheriff, first elected in 2022 after previously serving as chief deputy under the prior sheriff and as an officer with the Catlettsburg Police Department, per the Daily Independent. No campaign website was found as of September 8, 2026.
Who is running for Boyd County Sheriff in 2026?
One candidate is tracked for Boyd County Sheriff on the November 3, 2026 ballot: James "Jamie" Reihs. Candidate information follows official Boyd County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.
When is the Boyd County Sheriff election in Kentucky?
Election Day is Tuesday, November 3, 2026. Registration deadlines, early voting dates and mail ballot rules for Kentucky are on the Kentucky election hub at theballotbrief.com.
How do I see my exact Boyd County ballot?
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Candidate roster from official Boyd County and state election office filings, last verified September 25, 2026. Bios and priorities carry their attribution inline.
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