Paul S. Hays
Candidate for County Judge/Executive, Jackson County
Background
- Occupation
- Jackson County sheriff
Jackson County's sheriff, he served nearly 25 years with the Kentucky State Police and 10 years with Operation UNITE. The county judge/executive's seat is open: Judge/Executive Shane Gabbard is not on the ballot.
Documented positions
Public safety
Supports working with Operation UNITE against drug problemsIn office
From his statement as sheriff on the county's website.
ReportSheriff — Jackson County, KentuckyGovernment record · Jackson County · jacksoncountyky.net
“There are drug issues in every county, but you can work with Operation UNITE and other drug-investigating organizations to combat that problem.”
Government & transparency
Supports communicating with county and state leadersIn office
From his statement as sheriff on the county's website.
ReportSheriff — Jackson County, KentuckyGovernment record · Jackson County · jacksoncountyky.net
“We should communicate with county and state leaders. Address small problems before they escalate”
All sources (3)
- Jackson County Sample Ballot, General Election, November 3, 2026 (published under KRS 424.290)
Election filing · Jackson County Clerk (posted by the Kentucky Secretary of State) · web.sos.ky.gov
- Elected Officials — Jackson County, Kentucky
Government record · Jackson County · jacksoncountyky.net
- Sheriff — Jackson County, Kentucky
Government record · Jackson County · jacksoncountyky.net
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