Scott County, Kentucky

Scott County Sheriff

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

About this race

Jeremy Nettles (R) is unopposed on the November 3, 2026 ballot, per the Kentucky Secretary of State's county candidate filing list.

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 Scott County votes on this seat. The sitting officeholder, Jeremy Nettles, is on the ballot. One name is on the ballot for this seat.

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Jeremy Nettles

Republican Incumbent

Top priorities

Reducing crime through specialized narcotics and interdiction units and additional detectives focused on crimes against women and children
Expanding school resource officer programs and visible traffic enforcement in problem areas
Strengthening community partnerships through transparency, body cameras, and regular outreach to schools and neighborhoods

Per the Scott County Sheriff's Office website.

Biography

Jeremy Nettles is the Scott County Sheriff, a role Nettles assumed in October 2024 after nearly 17 years with the sheriff's office, according to the News-Graphic. Nettles is a lifelong Scott County resident who graduated from Scott County High School and earned a criminal justice degree from Eastern Kentucky University, per the Scott County Sheriff's Office website. Nettles is a Republican candidate for reelection on the November 3, 2026 general election ballot. No campaign website was found as of September 8, 2026.

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Questions about this race

Who is running for Scott County Sheriff in 2026?

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

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Scott County Jailer Scott County Coroner Scott County Property Valuation Administrator See all 26 Scott County races

Candidate profiles

Jeremy Nettles, full profile Official Kentucky election office