Henderson County, Kentucky

Henderson County Sheriff

Stauffer is on the November 3, 2026 ballot. Names follow official Henderson County election filings.

About this race

Chip Stauffer is unopposed on the November 3, 2026 ballot, per the county's official general-election candidate list. Stauffer is the sitting sheriff, per the Henderson County government website's organizational structure page.

What this office does

Sheriff. The sheriff runs the county's law enforcement agency, operates the county jail, provides courthouse security and serves court papers such as warrants, subpoenas and evictions. In many counties the sheriff's office is the primary police force for areas outside city limits. The sheriff hires deputies and manages the office's budget within what the county board approves.

This race. Every voter in Henderson County votes on this seat. The sitting officeholder, Chip Stauffer, is on the ballot. One name is on the ballot for this seat.

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Chip Stauffer

RepublicanIncumbent

Biography

Chip Stauffer is the incumbent Henderson County Sheriff, per the Henderson County government website. No campaign website was found as of September 11, 2026.

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Questions about this race

Who is running for Henderson County Sheriff in 2026?

One candidate is tracked for Henderson County Sheriff on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Chip Stauffer. Candidate information follows official Henderson County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

When is the Henderson County Sheriff 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.

How do I see my exact Henderson County ballot?

Enter your ZIP code in the lookup at theballotbrief.com for the statewide and congressional races, or a full street address to add the county, city and district contests for that location.

Verify this race

Candidate roster from official Henderson County and state election office filings, last verified October 16, 2026. Bios and priorities carry their attribution inline.

Cross-check with the official Kentucky election office, or see the full Henderson County sample ballot and your exact ballot by address.

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22 tracked races in Henderson County, Kentucky. Landed here from another county's search? Look up your own ballot below.

Also on your ballot

Henderson County Attorney Henderson County Coroner Henderson County Property Valuation Administrator See all 22 Henderson County races

Candidate profiles

Chip Stauffer, full profile Official Kentucky election office