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Sheriff, McCreary County

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1
Term
4 years
Candidates
1
Election
Nov 3, 2026

What this office does: The sheriff's office investigates crimes, enforces traffic laws and answers calls for service, provides court security and serves court papers, and collects property taxes.

Alex E. Jones filed as a write-in candidate (Secretary of State's list of candidate filings with the county clerk); write-in candidates are not printed on the ballot.

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