What party is Willie Oden?

Willie Oden is running as a Republican.

Who is Willie Oden running against?

John Ward, for Hardin County Sheriff.

How much money has Willie Oden raised?

$18K as of the latest state campaign-finance filings.

Should I vote for Willie Oden?

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

Willie Oden

Republican · Candidate for Hardin 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 Hardin 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 Hardin 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 Willie Oden that we can reliably source yet.

We haven't found a campaign site or candidate questionnaire for Willie Oden yet.

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Funding

$18K raised, $100 from small donors.

Largest donors	Amount
Hardin County Republican Party	$3,000
George P Duvall	$1,000
Brown Gwynn	$1,000
Danny Knight	$500
Charles Doyle	$300
Brian Corneilson	$300
Laura Larue	$250
James Weise	$250

Source: Kentucky Registry of Election Finance, reports through 2026-10-14.

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Quick answers

What party is Willie Oden?: Willie Oden is running as a Republican.
What does the Hardin 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 Willie Oden running against?: John Ward, for Hardin County Sheriff.
How much money has Willie Oden raised?: $18K as of the latest state campaign-finance filings.
Should I vote for Willie Oden?: SpectrumVote doesn't endorse anyone or tell you how to vote. Compare Willie Oden's record, funding and endorsements with the other candidates in this race and decide based on what matters to you.

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