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Dwayne Forrest Depp

Democratic · Kentucky · 2026

Running for Franklin County Sheriff, Kentucky

Biography

Dwayne Forrest Depp has served in Kentucky law enforcement for more than 30 years, beginning his career with the Kentucky State Police and rising to post commander before retiring in 2009, according to Spectrum News 1. He was sworn in as Franklin County Sheriff in 2025 after serving as chief deputy, per the county's official site, and became the first Black sheriff to serve in the role. Depp is the Democratic nominee on the November 3, 2026 ballot. No campaign website was found as of September 8, 2026.

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