Stephen Yancey
Candidate for Sheriff, Jefferson County
Background
- Occupation
- Former Jefferson County sheriff's deputy; airline employee
- Campaign website
- yanceyforsheriff.com
Served almost 29 years in the Jefferson County Sheriff's Office, including as a sergeant and lieutenant, and now works for Piedmont American Airlines. He lost the 2022 Democratic primary for sheriff to John Aubrey.
Documented positions
Public safety
Pledges integrity and youth outreach in the sheriff's office
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“build a Sheriff's Office with integrity, honesty and a commitment to be a part of changing the culture and mindset of our youth”
Economy & jobs
Supports collective bargaining, prevailing wage and a living wage
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“Steve supports collective bargaining, prevailing wage, and a living wage not just a minimum wage.”
Government & transparency
Pledges to bring the sheriff's office into the 21st century
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“to bring it into the 21st century”
All sources (4)
- Where Do I Vote / Sample Ballot: November 3, 2026 General Election official sample ballots by precinct (Jefferson County, KY)
Election filing · Jefferson County Clerk · jeffersoncountyclerk.org
- 2026 Jefferson County Candidate Filings (in general election ballot order; revised September 21, 2026)
Election filing · Jefferson County Clerk · jeffersoncountyclerk.org
- See who's running for Louisville offices in 2026 primary elections
News coverage · Louisville Courier Journal (via Yahoo News) · Jan 12, 2026 · yahoo.com
- Meet Stephen Yancey
Campaign website · Stephen Yancey for Sheriff Campaign · yanceyforsheriff.com
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