County

Sheriff, Harrison County

Vote for: 1
Term: 4 years
Candidates: 2
Election: Nov 3, 2026

What this office does: The sheriff is the county's chief law enforcement officer; the sheriff's office also collects property taxes and serves court papers.

Candidates Compare by issue

Ray Johnson

Democratic

The gist

Pledges to rejoin the drug task force

More about Ray

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Pledges to rejoin the drug task force
Candidate forum draws a crowd
News coverage · Cynthiana Democrat · Sep 29, 2026 · pmg-ky3.com
“stated a commitment to getting the sheriff's office back on the drug task force”

Christy Furnish Barnes

RepublicanIncumbent

The gist

Supports hiring more certified officers and a detective
Supports safety measures for deputies working alone at night

More about Christy

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Supports hiring more certified officers and a detective
Candidate forum draws a crowd
News coverage · Cynthiana Democrat · Sep 29, 2026 · pmg-ky3.com
“she is in the process of hiring another certified officer. She would also like to hire a detective.”
Supports safety measures for deputies working alone at night
Candidate forum draws a crowd
News coverage · Cynthiana Democrat · Sep 29, 2026 · pmg-ky3.com
“She is focused on the safety of the deputies, especially those working alone at night.”

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