Willie Oden
Candidate for Sheriff, Hardin County
Background
- Occupation
- Retired U.S. Army sergeant major
- Lives in
- Radcliff
Oden, of Radcliff, is a retired U.S. Army sergeant major with nearly 32 years of military service and was president of the Elizabethtown Lions Club from 2023 to 2025. He also ran for sheriff in 2018 and 2022.
Documented positions
Public safety
Pledges focus on domestic violence, child abuse and trafficking
ReportOden wants to extend life of serving to sheriff's officeNews coverage · The News-Enterprise · Nov 13, 2025 · thenewsenterprise.com
“Domestic violence, child abuse and human trafficking are issues he is determined to tackle together with the deputies who serve their community.”
Government & transparency
Pledges to strengthen public trust in the sheriff's office
ReportOden wants to extend life of serving to sheriff's officeNews coverage · The News-Enterprise · Nov 13, 2025 · thenewsenterprise.com
“I want to strengthen public trust and partnerships between the sheriff’s office and citizens.”
Pledges to be visible in the community and available
ReportOden wants to extend life of serving to sheriff's officeNews coverage · The News-Enterprise · Nov 13, 2025 · thenewsenterprise.com
“I will be out in the community being involved. I will also make time to be in the office to meet with anyone”
All sources (3)
- 2026 General Composite Sample Ballot, November 3, 2026 (published under KRS 424.290)
Election filing · Hardin County Clerk · hccoky.org
- Oden wins third chance to challenge sheriff
News coverage · The News-Enterprise · May 20, 2026 · thenewsenterprise.com
- Oden wants to extend life of serving to sheriff's office
News coverage · The News-Enterprise · Nov 13, 2025 · thenewsenterprise.com
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