Hilbrecht is on the November 3, 2026 ballot. Names follow official Marshall County election filings.
Incumbent Matt Hilbrecht (Republican) won the May 19 primary over fellow Republican Doug Jordan, 2,706 votes to 1,397, per the Kentucky State Board of Elections' certified Marshall County primary canvass, the Tribune-Courier's pre-primary listing, and WPSD Local 6's post-primary coverage. Hilbrecht is the only candidate printed for sheriff on the November 3, 2026 ballot, per the Kentucky Secretary of State's published Marshall County ballot.
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 Marshall County votes on this seat. The sitting officeholder, Matt A. Hilbrecht, is on the ballot. One name is on the ballot for this seat.
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Matt Hilbrecht is the incumbent Marshall County Sheriff. He won the May 19, 2026 Republican primary over challenger Doug Jordan and is the Republican nominee on the November 3, 2026 general election ballot, per WPSD Local 6. No campaign website was found as of September 11, 2026.
Who is running for Marshall County Sheriff in 2026?
One candidate is tracked for Marshall County Sheriff on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Matt A. Hilbrecht. Candidate information follows official Marshall County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.
When is the Marshall 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.
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Candidate roster from official Marshall County and state election office filings, last verified October 24, 2026. Bios and priorities carry their attribution inline.
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