One candidate is tracked for Graves County Sheriff on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Jon Hayden. Candidate information follows official Graves County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.
Jon Hayden is unopposed on the November 3, 2026 ballot; no Democrat filed for Graves County Sheriff, per the Kentucky Secretary of State's certified candidate filings. Hayden is the sitting Graves County Sheriff, per the Graves County government 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 Graves County votes on this seat. The sitting officeholder, Jon Hayden, is on the ballot. One name is on the ballot for this seat.
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Republican Incumbent
Jon Hayden is the incumbent Graves County Sheriff and is unopposed on the November 3, 2026 general election ballot, per the Graves County government website. No campaign website was found as of September 11, 2026; the official election filing is the only verifiable source for Jon Hayden.
Who is running for Graves County Sheriff in 2026?
One candidate is tracked for Graves County Sheriff on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Jon Hayden. Candidate information follows official Graves County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.
When is the Graves 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 Graves County ballot?
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Candidate roster from official Graves County and state election office filings, last verified October 1, 2026. Bios and priorities carry their attribution inline.
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