One candidate is tracked for Hopkins County Sheriff on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Charlie Young. Candidate information follows official Hopkins County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.
Charlie Young is unopposed on the November 3, 2026 ballot; no opposing candidate filed for Hopkins County Sheriff, per the Kentucky Secretary of State's certified candidate filings for Hopkins County. Young is seeking his first term; WFMW Radio and other coverage describe the seat as vacated by retiring Sheriff Matt Sanderson.
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 Hopkins County votes on this seat. One name is on the ballot for this seat.
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Charlie Young is a Hopkins County Sheriff's Office chief deputy seeking his first term as sheriff, in a seat vacated by retiring Sheriff Matt Sanderson, per WFMW Radio. No campaign website was found as of September 8, 2026.
Who is running for Hopkins County Sheriff in 2026?
One candidate is tracked for Hopkins County Sheriff on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Charlie Young. Candidate information follows official Hopkins County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.
When is the Hopkins 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 Hopkins County ballot?
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Candidate roster from official Hopkins County and state election office filings, last verified September 25, 2026. Bios and priorities carry their attribution inline.
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