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McCracken County, Kentucky

McCracken County Sheriff

One candidate is tracked for McCracken County Sheriff on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Ryan Norman. Candidate information follows official McCracken County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

About this race

Incumbent Ryan Norman was unopposed in the May 19, 2026 Republican primary and has no opponent filed for November.

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 McCracken County votes on this seat. The sitting officeholder, Ryan Norman, is on the ballot. One name is on the ballot for this seat.

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Ryan Norman

Republican Incumbent

Biography

Ryan Norman is the incumbent McCracken County Sheriff, per the county government's official roster. No campaign website was found as of September 8, 2026.

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Questions about this race

Who is running for McCracken County Sheriff in 2026?

One candidate is tracked for McCracken County Sheriff on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Ryan Norman. Candidate information follows official McCracken County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

When is the McCracken 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 McCracken County and state election office filings, last verified October 2, 2026. Bios and priorities carry their attribution inline.

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Candidate profiles
Ryan Norman, full profileOfficial Kentucky election office