One candidate is tracked for Pike County Sheriff on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Rodney Scott. Candidate information follows official Pike County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.
Rodney Scott (R) is unopposed on the November 3, 2026 ballot, per the Kentucky Secretary of State's county candidate filing list, and is confirmed as the sitting sheriff on the Pike County government officials page.
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 Pike County votes on this seat. The sitting officeholder, Rodney Scott, is on the ballot. One name is on the ballot for this seat.
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Republican Incumbent
Rodney Scott is the Republican candidate for Pike County Sheriff in the 2026 general election, facing Democratic candidate Ellis McCoy, per News-Express. No campaign website was found as of September 8, 2026.
Who is running for Pike County Sheriff in 2026?
One candidate is tracked for Pike County Sheriff on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Rodney Scott. Candidate information follows official Pike County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.
When is the Pike 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 Pike County ballot?
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Candidate roster from official Pike County and state election office filings, last verified October 2, 2026. Bios and priorities carry their attribution inline.
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