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Sheriff, Kenton County

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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.

CandidatesCompare by issue

Public safety

  • Larry SheltonRepublican

    • Supports deputies assisting other police agencies on calls
    • Proposes a real-time crime center for Kenton County

  • Robert "Tom" CollinsDemocratic

    • Proposes a civil disturbance team for large crowds and events
    • Proposes a missing persons team in the sheriff's office
    • Supports expanding the office's assistance to other agencies

Government & transparency

  • Larry SheltonRepublican

    • Supports moving toward a full-service sheriff's office model

  • Robert "Tom" CollinsDemocratic

    • Opposes political appointments based on friendship over fitness

Challengers are listed first and incumbents last; otherwise candidates appear in ballot order. The Gist does not rank, rate or endorse candidates. Only positions backed by a cited source are shown; 2 issues covered in this race.