What party is Richard Dewayne Whittaker?

Richard Dewayne Whittaker is running as a Republican.

Who is Richard Dewayne Whittaker running against?

Stephen P Stratton, for Logan County Sheriff.

How much money has Richard Dewayne Whittaker raised?

$6,795 as of the latest state campaign-finance filings.

Should I vote for Richard Dewayne Whittaker?

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Richard Dewayne Whittaker

Republican · Candidate for Logan 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 Logan 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 Logan 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 Richard Dewayne Whittaker that we can reliably source yet.

We haven't found a campaign site or candidate questionnaire for Richard Dewayne Whittaker yet.

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Funding

$6,795 raised, $1,200 self-funded.

Largest donors	Amount
Keith Cox	$1,000
Jonathan Thomas	$1,000
Delmar Graber	$1,000
Ow Smith Jr	$250
Alicia Johnson	$250
Bruce Clewell	$200
Ralph Addison	$100

Source: Kentucky Registry of Election Finance, reports through 2026-10-12.

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Also running

Stephen P Stratton · Democrat

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Quick answers

What party is Richard Dewayne Whittaker?: Richard Dewayne Whittaker is running as a Republican.
What does the Logan 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 Richard Dewayne Whittaker running against?: Stephen P Stratton, for Logan County Sheriff.
How much money has Richard Dewayne Whittaker raised?: $6,795 as of the latest state campaign-finance filings.
Should I vote for Richard Dewayne Whittaker?: SpectrumVote doesn't endorse anyone or tell you how to vote. Compare Richard Dewayne Whittaker's record, funding and endorsements with the other candidates in this race and decide based on what matters to you.

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