Stephen P. Stratton
Candidate for Sheriff, Logan County
Background
- Occupation
- Logan County sheriff
Logan County sheriff, elected in 2022 over Dewayne Whittaker; he first ran for sheriff in 2018.
Documented positions
Public safety
Pledges to keep shifting deputies to where they're needed
Stratton said his office added four road deputies and two detectives, grew its school resource officer program from three to eight, and formed a narcotics unit with the Russellville Police Department.
ReportLogan County Sheriff candidates answer three questions ahead of general electionCandidate questionnaire · News-Democrat & Leader · Sep 24, 2026 · franklinfavorite.com
“I will continue reviewing coverage and workloads to put our personnel where they are needed most.”
Proposes adding another detective to improve case follow-up
ReportLogan County Sheriff candidates answer three questions ahead of general electionCandidate questionnaire · News-Democrat & Leader · Sep 24, 2026 · franklinfavorite.com
“I would like to add another detective, which will allow each detective to focus on their investigations and further communication.”
Pledges competitive deputy pay and grant-funded equipment
Stratton said grants are pending for a drone, rifles and ballistic helmets.
ReportLogan County Sheriff candidates answer three questions ahead of general electionCandidate questionnaire · News-Democrat & Leader · Sep 24, 2026 · franklinfavorite.com
“I will continue working with Fiscal Court on competitive pay, planning equipment purchases responsibly, and pursuing grants.”
Government & transparency
Pledges clearer follow-up with residents who report crimes
ReportLogan County Sheriff candidates answer three questions ahead of general electionCandidate questionnaire · News-Democrat & Leader · Sep 24, 2026 · franklinfavorite.com
“When someone makes a report, they should know who is handling it, whom to contact, and what happens next.”
Other issues in this race
Other candidates in this race addressed these topics. We found no documented position from Stephen P. Stratton on them.
- Taxes & budgetNo documented position found.
- Health & human servicesNo documented position found.
All sources (5)
- Logan County Sample Ballot, General Election, November 3, 2026 (composite ballot published under KRS 424.290)
Election filing · Logan County Clerk (posted by the Kentucky Secretary of State) · web.sos.ky.gov
- Candidate Filings with the County Clerk, 2026 (Logan County)
Election filing · Kentucky Secretary of State · web.sos.ky.gov
- 2022 General Election Recap Sheet, Logan County (official precinct results, November 8, 2022)
Government record · Kentucky State Board of Elections · elect.ky.gov
- Sheriff's Office
Government record · Logan County Fiscal Court · logancounty.ky.gov
- Logan County Sheriff candidates answer three questions ahead of general election
Candidate questionnaire · News-Democrat & Leader · Sep 24, 2026 · franklinfavorite.com
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