Garland Christopher
Candidate for Jailer, Mercer County
Background
Jailer transport officer with 48 years in law enforcement and corrections, including 24 years with the Federal Bureau of Prisons, nine at the Fayette County Detention Center and work in the Mercer County Sheriff's Office since 2012. He won the May 2026 Republican primary over Bryan Cheak.
Documented positions
No documented position found.
All sources (4)
- Mercer County Sample Ballot, November 3, 2026 General Election (Mercer County Clerk)
Election filing · Mercer County Clerk (posted by the Kentucky Secretary of State) · web.sos.ky.gov
- Candidate Filings with the County Clerk, 2026 (Mercer County)
Election filing · Kentucky Secretary of State · web.sos.ky.gov
- County Election Results: 2022 General Election and 2026 Primary Election (by county)
Other · Kentucky Association of Counties · kaco.org
- Why They're Running: Local Candidates Respond To Harrodsburg Herald Voter Survey
Candidate questionnaire · Harrodsburg Herald · May 7, 2026 · harrodsburgherald.com
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