Hancock County Jailer

What this office does

Kentucky's county jailer runs the county jail and is responsible for the custody, care and transportation of inmates. In counties that no longer operate their own jail, the jailer mainly transports inmates held elsewhere to court.

Candidates

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• Kentucky election 2027 · November 2, 2027: Governor, lieutenant governor and all five other statewide constitutional offices
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Also on Hancock County ballots

• Hancock County Attorney
• Hancock County Clerk
• Hancock County Constable, District 2
• Hancock County Constable, District 3
• Hancock County Constable, District 4
• Hancock County Coroner
• Hancock County Judge/Executive
• Hancock County Magistrate, District 1
• Hancock County Magistrate, District 2
• Hancock County Magistrate, District 3
• Hancock County Magistrate, District 4
• Hancock County Property Valuation Administrator
• Hancock County Sheriff

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Quick answers

Who is running for Hancock County Jailer in 2026?

Steve Jackson (Republican) and Jonathan Rice (Democrat).

What does this office do?

Kentucky's county jailer runs the county jail and is responsible for the custody, care and transportation of inmates. In counties that no longer operate their own jail, the jailer mainly transports inmates held elsewhere to court.

Who should I vote for in the Hancock County Jailer race?

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When is the election?

The general election was Tuesday, November 3, 2026. Counts are unofficial until each state certifies its results over the following weeks; your state or county election office has the official results.