One candidate is tracked for Clark County Sheriff on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Berl Perdue Jr.. Candidate information follows official Clark County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.
Berl Perdue Jr. is unopposed on the November 3, 2026 ballot; no Democrat filed, per WinCity Voices. Perdue is the incumbent sheriff, per the county government's official website.
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 Clark County votes on this seat. One name is on the ballot for this seat.
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Berl Perdue Jr. is the incumbent Clark County Sheriff, who served 25 years with the Winchester Police Department before his election as sheriff, per the Kentucky Justice & Public Safety Cabinet. No campaign website was found as of September 11, 2026; the official election filing is the only verifiable source for Berl Perdue Jr.
Who is running for Clark County Sheriff in 2026?
One candidate is tracked for Clark County Sheriff on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Berl Perdue Jr.. Candidate information follows official Clark County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.
When is the Clark 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 Clark County ballot?
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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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