County

Sheriff, Jefferson County

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

What this office does: The Jefferson County Sheriff's Office collects property taxes, serves court orders such as protective orders and warrants, and keeps order in the courts.

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Alexander William Marson

Republican

Former Louisville Metro Police officer

The gist

Supports community-first policing with localized patrol areas
Pledges to reform department policy and training shortfalls
Pledges more community engagement and direct resident feedback

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Supports community-first policing with localized patrol areas
Elect Alexander William Marson for Sheriff of Jefferson County KY
Campaign website · Alexander William Marson for Jefferson County Sheriff · marsonforsheriff.com
“Emphasizing stronger community partnerships, localized areas of patrol & taking action to address the root cause of issues.”
Pledges to reform department policy and training shortfalls
Elect Alexander William Marson for Sheriff of Jefferson County KY
Campaign website · Alexander William Marson for Jefferson County Sheriff · marsonforsheriff.com
“We will quickly reform dangerous department policy and training shortfalls”
Pledges more community engagement and direct resident feedback
Elect Alexander William Marson for Sheriff of Jefferson County KY
Campaign website · Alexander William Marson for Jefferson County Sheriff · marsonforsheriff.com
“Heightening presence at community events, & taking direct feedback to launch adaptive community resources.”

Stephen Yancey

Democratic

Former Jefferson County sheriff's deputy; airline employee

The gist

Supports collective bargaining, prevailing wage and a living wage
Pledges integrity and youth outreach in the sheriff's office
Pledges to bring the sheriff's office into the 21st century

More about Stephen

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Supports collective bargaining, prevailing wage and a living wage
Meet Stephen Yancey
Campaign website · Stephen Yancey for Sheriff Campaign · yanceyforsheriff.com
“Steve supports collective bargaining, prevailing wage, and a living wage not just a minimum wage.”
Pledges integrity and youth outreach in the sheriff's office
Meet Stephen Yancey
Campaign website · Stephen Yancey for Sheriff Campaign · yanceyforsheriff.com
“build a Sheriff's Office with integrity, honesty and a commitment to be a part of changing the culture and mindset of our youth”
Pledges to bring the sheriff's office into the 21st century
Meet Stephen Yancey
Campaign website · Stephen Yancey for Sheriff Campaign · yanceyforsheriff.com
“to bring it into the 21st century”

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