Ray Johnson

Democrat · Candidate for Harrison 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 Harrison 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 Harrison 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

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We haven't found a campaign site or candidate questionnaire for Ray Johnson yet.

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Funding

Filed Kentucky's exemption: expects to raise and spend no more than $3,000 for this election, so no contribution statements are filed.

Source: Kentucky Registry of Election Finance.

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Quick answers

What party is Ray Johnson?
Ray Johnson is running as a Democrat.
What does the Harrison 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 Ray Johnson running against?
Christy Furnish Barnes, for Harrison County Sheriff.
How much money has Ray Johnson raised?
$0 as of the latest state campaign-finance filings.
Should I vote for Ray Johnson?
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