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Jailer, Calloway County

Brad Rowland

Candidate for Jailer, Calloway County

Republican

Background

Occupation
Deputy jailer, Calloway County Jail

He has worked at the Calloway County Jail for nearly 20 years and has been its Class D inmate coordinator and workhouse lieutenant for the last eight years. He won a three-way Republican primary for jailer in May 2026.

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Documented positions

Public safety

  • Proposes part-time jail positions to reduce overtime and burnout

    Primary candidates answer questions from the Ledger & Times

    Candidate questionnaire · Murray Ledger & Times · May 7, 2026 · murrayledger.com

    “including part-time positions to help cover shift gaps, reduce overtime demands, and provide flexibility when shortages arise”
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  • Proposes job-ready training such as carpentry for inmates

    Primary candidates answer questions from the Ledger & Times

    Candidate questionnaire · Murray Ledger & Times · May 7, 2026 · murrayledger.com

    “I want to focus on adding practical, job-ready training that meets the needs of our local community. One example is a carpentry program.”
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