One candidate is tracked for Greenup County Sheriff on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Matt Smith. Candidate information follows official Greenup County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.
Matt Smith is unopposed on the November 3, 2026 ballot; no Democrat filed for Greenup County Sheriff, per the Kentucky Secretary of State's certified candidate filings. Smith is the sitting Greenup County Sheriff, per the Greenup 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 Greenup County votes on this seat. The sitting officeholder, Matt Smith, is on the ballot. One name is on the ballot for this seat.
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Republican Incumbent
Matt Smith is the incumbent Greenup County Sheriff and is unopposed on the November 3, 2026 general election ballot, per the Greenup County government website. No campaign website was found as of September 11, 2026; the official election filing is the only verifiable source for Matt Smith.
Who is running for Greenup County Sheriff in 2026?
One candidate is tracked for Greenup County Sheriff on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Matt Smith. Candidate information follows official Greenup County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.
When is the Greenup 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 Greenup County ballot?
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Candidate roster from official Greenup County and state election office filings, last verified September 27, 2026. Bios and priorities carry their attribution inline.
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