Sheriff, Johnson County

Vote for

1

Term

4 years

Candidates

1

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.

The Paintsville Herald (May 27, 2026) reported a declared write-in candidate, Jason F. Golden; he is not on the Secretary of State's county filings list.

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