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Sheriff, Trimble County

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4 years
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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 provides court security.

Open seat: Sheriff Greg Clifford is not on the ballot.

Lonnie Gullion

Republican

The gist

  • Proposes higher deputy pay to add patrol deputies
  • Pledges to work with the State Police drug task force
  • Proposes structured drug-prevention lessons in county schools
  • Proposes student ride-alongs and a law enforcement career program
More about Lonnie
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  1. Proposes higher deputy pay to add patrol deputies

    Four seeking Republican nomination for Trimble Sheriff

    News coverage · The Trimble Banner · Apr 14, 2026 · madisoncourier.com

    “I would work to increase funding so we can hire more deputies, strengthen patrol coverage, and ensure faster response times.”
  2. Pledges to work with the State Police drug task force

    Four seeking Republican nomination for Trimble Sheriff

    News coverage · The Trimble Banner · Apr 14, 2026 · madisoncourier.com

    “I would work closely with the Kentucky State Police Drug Task Force to strengthen communication, conduct routine monitoring, and ensure proactive enforcement efforts”
  3. Proposes structured drug-prevention lessons in county schools

    Four seeking Republican nomination for Trimble Sheriff

    News coverage · The Trimble Banner · Apr 14, 2026 · madisoncourier.com

    “I would advocate for structured drug prevention programs in our schools”
  4. Proposes student ride-alongs and a law enforcement career program

    Four seeking Republican nomination for Trimble Sheriff

    News coverage · The Trimble Banner · Apr 14, 2026 · madisoncourier.com

    “I would like to explore programs such as Ride with a Deputy initiative”

Bob G. Temple

Democratic

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