One candidate is tracked for Jessamine County Sheriff on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Kevin S. Grimes. Candidate information follows official Jessamine County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.
Kevin S. Grimes (R) is unopposed on the November 3, 2026 ballot, per the Kentucky Secretary of State's county candidate filing list. Incumbency not confirmed against an official source within this session's budget.
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 Jessamine County votes on this seat. One name is on the ballot for this seat.
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Grimes is the sitting Jessamine County Sheriff, per Jessamine County Sheriff's Office website. The sheriff's office states its mission emphasizes community-oriented policing and crime prevention through collaborative problem-solving, per Jessamine County Sheriff's Office website. No campaign website was found as of September 8, 2026.
Who is running for Jessamine County Sheriff in 2026?
One candidate is tracked for Jessamine County Sheriff on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Kevin S. Grimes. Candidate information follows official Jessamine County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.
When is the Jessamine 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 Jessamine County ballot?
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Candidate roster from official Jessamine County and state election office filings, last verified October 2, 2026. Bios and priorities carry their attribution inline.
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