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John Ward

Candidate for Sheriff, Hardin County

DemocraticIncumbent

Background

Occupation
Hardin County sheriff

Ward, an Upton native and former Kentucky State Police post commander, was first elected Hardin County sheriff in 2014 and was re-elected in 2018 and 2022.

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Photo: Hardin County Government

Documented positions

Public safety

  • Supports advanced tactical training for sheriff's deputiesIn office

    In July 2026 Ward told Hardin Fiscal Court the office had formed a 10-deputy Special Response Team after an outside tactical training course.

    Sheriff Ward introduces SRT to Fiscal Court members

    News coverage · The News-Enterprise · Jul 30, 2026 · thenewsenterprise.com

    “our citizens deserve deputies who are prepared, disciplined and trained to respond safely and professionally … The SRT consists of ten specially selected deputies who have received advanced training”
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Government & transparency

  • Pledges to serve all residents regardless of politics

    Said after his 2022 re-election.

    Ward secures spot as Hardin County's sheriff

    News coverage · The News-Enterprise · Nov 10, 2022 · thenewsenterprise.com

    “be the sheriff for all of Hardin County, not just supporters”
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