County
Sheriff, Taylor County
- Vote for
- 1
- Term
- 4 years
- Candidates
- 2
- 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.
Open seat: Sheriff Richard "Dickie" Benningfield is not seeking re-election (Central Kentucky News-Journal). The ballot prints the Republican nominee's surname in capitals, VANCLEAVE; his campaign spells it VanCleave.
Public safety
Robert "Robby" VanCleaveRepublican
- Supports more resources and manpower for the sheriff's office
- Pledges every deputy at least one weekend off a month
- Pledges to keep fighting drug activity in the county
Ricky UnderwoodDemocratic
No documented position found.
Education
Robert "Robby" VanCleaveRepublican
- Supports reconnecting the sheriff's office with local schools
Ricky UnderwoodDemocratic
No documented position found.
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