Christy Furnish Barnes
Candidate for Sheriff, Harrison County
Background
Harrison County sheriff since her appointment at the end of 2025, when Sheriff Shain Stephens retired; she worked in the sheriff's office for more than 20 years before that.
Documented positions
Public safety
Supports hiring more certified officers and a detective
At the September 2026 chamber forum she said two new hires were in training and would start in February.
ReportCandidate forum draws a crowdNews coverage · Cynthiana Democrat · Sep 29, 2026 · pmg-ky3.com
“she is in the process of hiring another certified officer. She would also like to hire a detective.”
Supports safety measures for deputies working alone at night
ReportCandidate forum draws a crowdNews coverage · Cynthiana Democrat · Sep 29, 2026 · pmg-ky3.com
“She is focused on the safety of the deputies, especially those working alone at night.”
All sources (3)
- Harrison County Sample Ballot, General Election, November 3, 2026 (published under KRS 424.290)
Election filing · Harrison County Clerk (posted by the Kentucky Secretary of State) · web.sos.ky.gov
- County Officials Directory: Harrison County
Other · Kentucky Association of Counties · kaco.org
- Candidate forum draws a crowd
News coverage · Cynthiana Democrat · Sep 29, 2026 · pmg-ky3.com
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