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Jefferson County, Kentucky

Jefferson County Sheriff

2 candidates are tracked for Jefferson County Sheriff on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Alexander William Marson and Stephen Yancey. Candidate information follows official Jefferson County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

About this race

Alexander William Marson (Republican) faces Stephen Yancey (Democratic) on the November 3, 2026 ballot, per the Jefferson County Clerk's certified candidate filings. Yancey advanced from a three-way May 19, 2026 Democratic primary against Richard Breen and Steve Healey; the Republican primary was uncontested, per news coverage.

What this office does

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 Jefferson County votes on this seat.

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Alexander William Marson

Republican

Biography

Alexander William Marson appears on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Jefferson County Sheriff, per the county elections office's certified candidate list. No campaign website was found as of September 8, 2026.

Stephen Yancey

Stephen Yancey

Democratic

Biography

Yancey has nearly 29 years of service with the Jefferson County Sheriff's Office, holding the ranks of Deputy Sheriff, Sergeant and Lieutenant, per campaign site. Yancey is a graduate of the Eastern Kentucky Police Academy and currently works for Piedmont American Airlines as a member of CWA Local 3645, per campaign site.

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Questions about this race

Who is running for Jefferson County Sheriff in 2026?

2 candidates are tracked for Jefferson County Sheriff on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Alexander William Marson and Stephen Yancey. Candidate information follows official Jefferson County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

When is the Jefferson 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.

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Candidate roster from official Jefferson County and state election office filings, last verified September 27, 2026. Bios and priorities carry their attribution inline.

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Jefferson County CoronerJefferson County Justice of the Peace District 1Jefferson County Justice of the Peace District 2See all 71 Jefferson County races
Candidate profiles
Alexander William Marson, full profileStephen Yancey, full profileOfficial Kentucky election office