One candidate is tracked for Madison County Sheriff on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Tony Terry. Candidate information follows official Madison County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.
Tony Terry is unopposed on the November 3, 2026 ballot, per the Madison County Clerk's official current-candidates list; no primary contest for this office appeared on the certified May 19, 2026 ballot.
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 Madison County votes on this seat. One name is on the ballot for this seat.
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Tony Terry filed as the Republican candidate for Madison County Sheriff for the 2026 general election, according to the Madison County Clerk's official candidate list. The office is currently held by Mike Coyle, per the county's official roster of elected officials. No campaign website was found as of September 8, 2026.
Who is running for Madison County Sheriff in 2026?
One candidate is tracked for Madison County Sheriff on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Tony Terry. Candidate information follows official Madison County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.
When is the Madison 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 Madison County ballot?
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Candidate roster from official Madison County and state election office filings, last verified September 25, 2026. Bios and priorities carry their attribution inline.
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