Grayson County, KY elected officials: the fiscal court, sheriff, school board and cities
Who holds every elected county, school board, city and special-district office in Grayson County: 20 seats on 9 elected bodies. 20 seats were on the November 3, 2026 ballot; they update once the county certifies its results.
Fiscal Court
Grayson County Fiscal Court
| Office | Who holds it now | Next term |
|---|---|---|
| County Judge/Executive | Kevin Henderson Republican source | On the Nov 3, 2026 ballot: count not certified yet |
| Magistrate, 1st District | Ben Hodges Republican source | On the Nov 3, 2026 ballot: count not certified yet |
| Magistrate, 2nd District | Darin Whitely Republican source | On the Nov 3, 2026 ballot: count not certified yet |
| Magistrate, 3rd District | Brenda Huffman Republican source | On the Nov 3, 2026 ballot: count not certified yet |
| Magistrate, 4th District | Jason Dennis Republican source | On the Nov 3, 2026 ballot: count not certified yet |
| Magistrate, 5th District | Brian Ashley Republican source | On the Nov 3, 2026 ballot: count not certified yet |
| Magistrate, 6th District | Charles Neal Saltsman Republican source | On the Nov 3, 2026 ballot: count not certified yet |
County officers
| Office | Who holds it now | Next term |
|---|---|---|
| County Attorney | Jeremy Logsdon Republican source | On the Nov 3, 2026 ballot: count not certified yet |
| County Clerk | Charlotte Willis Republican source | On the Nov 3, 2026 ballot: count not certified yet |
| Coroner | Joe Brad Hudson Republican source | On the Nov 3, 2026 ballot: count not certified yet |
| Jailer | Jason Woosley Republican source | On the Nov 3, 2026 ballot: count not certified yet |
| Property Valuation Administrator | Ernie Perkins Republican source | On the Nov 3, 2026 ballot: count not certified yet |
| Sheriff | Norman Chaffins Republican source | On the Nov 3, 2026 ballot: count not certified yet |
| County Surveyor | Franklin Keith Higdon Republican source | On the Nov 3, 2026 ballot: count not certified yet |
Special districts
Grayson County Constables
| Office | Who holds it now | Next term |
|---|---|---|
| Constable, 1st District | Damon Lasley III source | On the Nov 3, 2026 ballot: count not certified yet |
| Constable, 2nd District | Alvin Dockery source | On the Nov 3, 2026 ballot: count not certified yet |
| Constable, 3rd District | Brian Jaggers source | On the Nov 3, 2026 ballot: count not certified yet |
| Constable, 4th District | Bill Dalton source | On the Nov 3, 2026 ballot: count not certified yet |
| Constable, 5th District | Mark H. Stanton source | On the Nov 3, 2026 ballot: count not certified yet |
| Constable, 6th District | Tim L. Saltsman source | On the Nov 3, 2026 ballot: count not certified yet |
How many local governments Grayson County has
The Census Bureau's 2022 Census of Governments counts 10 local governments in Grayson County. This page lists the ones whose offices are elected.
| Kind of government | Census count (2022) | Listed on this page |
|---|---|---|
| County government | 1 | 1 |
| Cities, towns, villages and townships | 3 | 0 |
| School districts (school boards) | 1 | 0 |
| Special districts (elected boards) | 5 | 1 |
About these counts
The Census Bureau counts every independent local government once, in the county it assigns it to: the one it mostly serves or where it's based. A city or district that crosses county lines is counted in only one county, so it may be listed on this page but counted elsewhere, or the other way around. Many special districts, such as housing authorities, have appointed boards, and some places have more than one elected body, so the two columns measure different things. School systems run by a county, city or the state aren't counted as separate governments, though their boards may be listed here; in some states the Bureau counts community or state colleges as school districts. The counts are as of 2022.
Who lives in Grayson County
Race and Hispanic origin: Hispanic or Latino 1.6% · White 94.5% · Black 0.8% · Asian 0.4% · Other or more than one race 2.7% (Hispanic or Latino people can be of any race; the other groups are non-Hispanic.)
About these figures
The American Community Survey asks about 3.5 million households a year about who lives there, their work, income, schooling and housing. The 5-year estimates pool 2020–2024 answers so that every county and district has enough of them. They're estimates with a (larger for smaller places), and they're different from the once-a-decade census count. "Median" means half are above and half below. Household income is before taxes and includes everyone in the household. The unemployment share here is the survey's five-year average, so it differs from the monthly rate in the BLS jobs report. Race and Hispanic origin are as people describe themselves.
Health insurance means any coverage, private or public (such as Medicaid or Medicare), when people answered; the share is of everyone except people on active military duty and people living in institutions such as prisons and nursing homes. The housing shares are of renting households, and of homeowners with a mortgage, for whom the Census Bureau can compute them (households with no income, or renters who pay no cash rent, are left out). Rent here is gross rent, rent plus utilities; owner costs include the mortgage, property taxes, insurance, utilities and fees.
Jobs in Grayson County
Every month, last two years
| Month | Rate | Unemployed | Employed | Labor force |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| September 2026 (preliminary) | 5.9% | 592 | 9,500 | 10,092 |
| August 2026 | 5.5% | 549 | 9,411 | 9,960 |
| July 2026 | 6.6% | 655 | 9,211 | 9,866 |
| June 2026 | 7.1% | 711 | 9,323 | 10,034 |
| May 2026 | 6.3% | 628 | 9,367 | 9,995 |
| April 2026 | 5.6% | 547 | 9,277 | 9,824 |
| March 2026 | 6.0% | 601 | 9,362 | 9,963 |
| February 2026 | 6.4% | 636 | 9,293 | 9,929 |
| January 2026 | 5.9% | 579 | 9,297 | 9,876 |
| December 2025 | 4.8% | 476 | 9,509 | 9,985 |
| November 2025 | 5.0% | 499 | 9,478 | 9,977 |
| October 2025 | not collected (2025 federal shutdown) | |||
| September 2025 | 5.7% | 571 | 9,462 | 10,033 |
| August 2025 | 5.7% | 576 | 9,534 | 10,110 |
| July 2025 | 6.6% | 654 | 9,295 | 9,949 |
| June 2025 | 6.2% | 635 | 9,616 | 10,251 |
| May 2025 | 5.7% | 586 | 9,704 | 10,290 |
| April 2025 | 5.4% | 544 | 9,589 | 10,133 |
| March 2025 | 6.7% | 694 | 9,686 | 10,380 |
| February 2025 | 6.3% | 656 | 9,719 | 10,375 |
| January 2025 | 6.8% | 711 | 9,704 | 10,415 |
| December 2024 | 5.3% | 543 | 9,750 | 10,293 |
| November 2024 | 5.3% | 548 | 9,703 | 10,251 |
| October 2024 | 5.9% | 607 | 9,716 | 10,323 |
Yearly averages
| Year | Rate | Unemployed | Employed | Labor force |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 (11 months) | 5.9% | 600 | 9,572 | 10,172 |
| 2024 | 5.5% | 567 | 9,742 | 10,309 |
| 2023 | 4.8% | 488 | 9,781 | 10,269 |
| 2022 | 4.8% | 492 | 9,857 | 10,349 |
| 2021 | 5.4% | 556 | 9,750 | 10,306 |
| 2020 | 7.7% | 805 | 9,678 | 10,483 |
| 2019 | 4.8% | 525 | 10,350 | 10,875 |
| 2018 | 4.8% | 519 | 10,318 | 10,837 |
| 2017 | 6.0% | 645 | 10,086 | 10,731 |
| 2016 | 6.7% | 714 | 9,867 | 10,581 |
Crime reported in Grayson County
Earlier years
| Year | Violent | Rate | Property | Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 22 | 80.8 | 118 | 433.6 |
| 2024 | 19 | 69.7 | 147 | 538.9 |
| 2023 | 12 | 44.8 | 153 | 571.2 |
| 2022 | 23 | 86.4 | 159 | 597.3 |
| 2016 | 17 | 64.7 | 218 | 829.5 |
By police agency (4)
| Agency | Year | Violent | Property | People served |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grayson County Sheriff's Office | 2025 | 11 | 51 | 18,774 |
| Leitchfield Police Department | 2025 | 11 | 66 | 6,925 |
| Clarkson Police Department | 2025 | 0 | 1 | 974 |
| Caneyville Police Department | 2025 | 0 | 0 | 538 |
Police staffing
Agencies counted (4), 2025
| Agency | Officers | Civilians | People served |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grayson County Sheriff's Office | 15 | 3 | 18,774 |
| Leitchfield Police Department | 14 | 1 | 6,925 |
| Caneyville Police Department | 0 | 0 | 538 |
| Clarkson Police Department | 0 | 0 | 974 |
Quick answers
- Who is the Grayson County County Attorney?
- Jeremy Logsdon (Republican) is the County Attorney of Grayson County, Kentucky. The seat was on the November 3, 2026 ballot; the count isn't certified yet.
- Who is the Grayson County County Clerk?
- Charlotte Willis (Republican) is the County Clerk of Grayson County, Kentucky. The seat was on the November 3, 2026 ballot; the count isn't certified yet.
- Who is the Grayson County Coroner?
- Joe Brad Hudson (Republican) is the Coroner of Grayson County, Kentucky. The seat was on the November 3, 2026 ballot; the count isn't certified yet.
- Who is the Grayson County Jailer?
- Jason Woosley (Republican) is the Jailer of Grayson County, Kentucky. The seat was on the November 3, 2026 ballot; the count isn't certified yet.
- Who is the Grayson County Property Valuation Administrator?
- Ernie Perkins (Republican) is the Property Valuation Administrator of Grayson County, Kentucky. The seat was on the November 3, 2026 ballot; the count isn't certified yet.
- Who is the Grayson County Sheriff?
- Norman Chaffins (Republican) is the Sheriff of Grayson County, Kentucky. The seat was on the November 3, 2026 ballot; the count isn't certified yet.
- Who is the Grayson County County Surveyor?
- Franklin Keith Higdon (Republican) is the County Surveyor of Grayson County, Kentucky. The seat was on the November 3, 2026 ballot; the count isn't certified yet.
- Who are the Grayson County commissioners?
- Kevin Henderson (County Judge/Executive); Ben Hodges (Magistrate, 1st District); Darin Whitely (Magistrate, 2nd District); Brenda Huffman (Magistrate, 3rd District); Jason Dennis (Magistrate, 4th District); Brian Ashley (Magistrate, 5th District); Charles Neal Saltsman (Magistrate, 6th District).
- What is the population of Grayson County?
- About 26,707 people, with a median age of 40.5; the median household income is $50,757 and 20.1% live below the poverty line (Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates).
- What is the unemployment rate in Grayson County?
- 5.9% in September 2026 (preliminary): 592 people unemployed in a labor force of 10,092, against 5.7% a year earlier (Bureau of Labor Statistics, Local Area Unemployment Statistics, not seasonally adjusted).
- How many local governments are there in Grayson County?
- 10 in the Census Bureau's 2022 Census of Governments: 1 county, 3 municipal, 1 school district and 5 special district governments.
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