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Clark County, Kentucky

Clark County Jailer

See where Doyle and Grant stand on schools and jobs. Names follow official Clark County election filings.

About this race

Incumbent Frank Doyle, elected jailer in 2014 and seeking a fourth term, meets Republican nominee Chris Grant in November, per WinCity Voices and the Winchester Sun.

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Frank Doyle

Democratic

Top priorities

From other published sources

  • Run the detention center as a business to generate revenue and reduce county costs, per Winchester Sun
  • Inmate rehabilitation through work programs, education, and counseling, per Winchester Sun
Biography

Frank Doyle is a retired 32-year Winchester police officer who ran a landscaping business before being elected Clark County Jailer in 2014; he is seeking a fourth term, per the Winchester Sun. No campaign website was found as of September 11, 2026.

Chris Grant

Republican

Biography

Chris Grant is a former police officer now employed providing equipment and software for regional Department of Motor Vehicles offices, per the Winchester Sun. No campaign website was found as of September 11, 2026.

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Who is running for Clark County Jailer in 2026?

2 candidates are tracked for Clark County Jailer on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Frank Doyle and Chris Grant. Candidate information follows official Clark County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below. See where they stand on schools and jobs.

When is the Clark County Jailer election in Kentucky?

Election Day is Tuesday, November 3, 2026. Registration deadlines, early voting dates and mail ballot rules for Kentucky are on the Kentucky election hub at theballotbrief.com.

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