Oldham County, Kentucky

Oldham County Sheriff

See where Wakefield stand on public safety, schools and jobs. Names follow official Oldham County election filings.

About this race

Timothy W. Wakefield filed as the only candidate for Sheriff (Republican, filed 11/05/2025) per the clerk's April 2026 filing list; no primary was needed and no Democratic or independent candidate filed. He is the incumbent per the sheriff's official site (which lists his name as 'Timothy R. Wakefield' - a middle-initial discrepancy from the R/W initial on the clerk's filing list; not resolved here). Treated as unopposed in November.

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 Oldham County votes on this seat. One name is on the ballot for this seat.

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Timothy W. Wakefield

Republican

Top priorities

From the campaign site

Collaborating with cities, local government, police departments, businesses, schools, and civic groups
Ensuring residents and visitors feel safe in their neighborhoods and throughout the county

Biography

Wakefield began his law enforcement career in 1990 with the Oldham County Police Department, retiring from the department in 2015, per the campaign site. He returned to public service as Oldham County Sheriff to continue serving the community, per the campaign site.

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Questions about this race

Who is running for Oldham County Sheriff in 2026?

One candidate is tracked for Oldham County Sheriff on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Timothy W. Wakefield. Candidate information follows official Oldham County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below. See where they stand on public safety, schools and jobs.

When is the Oldham 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 Oldham County ballot?

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Verify this race

Candidate roster from official Oldham County and state election office filings, last verified October 14, 2026. Bios and priorities carry their attribution inline.

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Oldham County Jailer Oldham County Coroner Oldham County Property Valuation Administrator See all 32 Oldham County races

Candidate profiles

Timothy W. Wakefield, full profile Official Kentucky election office