Clark County, Kentucky

Clark County Jailer

2 candidates are tracked for Clark County Jailer on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Frank Doyle and Chris Grant. Candidate information follows official Clark County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

About this race

Incumbent Frank Doyle, elected jailer in 2014 and seeking a fourth term, meets Republican nominee Chris Grant in November, per WinCity Voices and the Winchester Sun.

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Frank Doyle

Democratic

Top priorities

Run the detention center as a business to generate revenue and reduce county costs
Inmate rehabilitation through work programs, education, and counseling

Per the Winchester Sun.

Biography

Frank Doyle is a retired 32-year Winchester police officer who ran a landscaping business before being elected Clark County Jailer in 2014; he is seeking a fourth term, per the Winchester Sun. No campaign website was found as of September 11, 2026; the official election filing is the only verifiable source for Frank Doyle.

Chris Grant

Republican

Biography

Chris Grant is a former police officer now employed providing equipment and software for regional Department of Motor Vehicles offices, per the Winchester Sun. No campaign website was found as of September 11, 2026; the official election filing is the only verifiable source for Chris Grant.

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Who is running for Clark County Jailer in 2026?

When is the Clark County Jailer election in Kentucky?

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Candidate roster from official Clark County and state election office filings, last verified October 1, 2026. Bios and priorities carry their attribution inline.

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