What party is Ronny Earnest?

Ronny Earnest is running as an Independent.

Who is Ronny Earnest running against?

Byron Yerby, for Fayette County Sheriff.

How much money has Ronny Earnest raised?

$1,580 as of the latest state campaign-finance filings.

Should I vote for Ronny Earnest?

SpectrumVote doesn't endorse anyone or tell you how to vote. Compare Ronny Earnest's record, funding and endorsements with the other candidates in this race and decide based on what matters to you.

Ronny Earnest

Independent · Candidate for Fayette County Sheriff · November 3, 2026

About this race

The county's chief law-enforcement officer. Runs the sheriff's office and usually the county jail, patrols areas outside city police departments, and serves court papers.

2 candidates ran for Fayette County Sheriff in the general election on Tuesday, November 3, 2026.

Immigration enforcement (ICE 287(g))

ICE's list of 287(g) participating agencies shows no agreement for Fayette County's sheriff's office.

Under 287(g), ICE trains and authorizes local officers to carry out some federal immigration duties. From ICE's list of participating agencies, as of October 28, 2026. Whether to keep, change or end an agreement is up to the sheriff.

Where they stand

We place candidates only from a published academic score (from a voting record or campaign donors) or from enough of their own statements on policy, and we haven't found either for Ronny Earnest that we can reliably source yet.

We haven't found a campaign site or candidate questionnaire for Ronny Earnest yet.

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Funding

$1,580 raised, $895 from small donors.

Largest donors	Amount
Jamie Farris	$685

Source: Alabama Secretary of State (FCPA reporting system), reports through 2026-09-01.

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Byron Yerby · Republican

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Quick answers

What party is Ronny Earnest?: Ronny Earnest is running as an Independent.
What does the Fayette County Sheriff seat do?: The county's chief law-enforcement officer. Runs the sheriff's office and usually the county jail, patrols areas outside city police departments, and serves court papers.
Who is Ronny Earnest running against?: Byron Yerby, for Fayette County Sheriff.
How much money has Ronny Earnest raised?: $1,580 as of the latest state campaign-finance filings.
Should I vote for Ronny Earnest?: SpectrumVote doesn't endorse anyone or tell you how to vote. Compare Ronny Earnest's record, funding and endorsements with the other candidates in this race and decide based on what matters to you.

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