Matt Sparks is the Sheriff, Rowan County, in Rowan County, Kentucky. Elected as a Democrat. The seat was on the November 3, 2026 ballot; the count isn't certified yet.

What party is Matt Sparks?

Matt Sparks was elected as a Democrat; the office is elected on a partisan ballot.

Where does Matt Sparks stand politically?

There's no published left–right score for Matt Sparks. Most local officials have none: academic scores come from votes in Congress or a state legislature, or from campaign donors, and we don't guess.

Who is Matt Sparks? Sheriff, Rowan County

Matt Sparks is the Sheriff, Rowan County, elected as a Democrat.

In office

Office	Who holds it now	Next term
Sheriff · Rowan County Sheriff	Matt Sparks Democratic source	On the Nov 3, 2026 ballot: count not certified yet

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Where Matt Sparks stands

No published left–right score. Most local officials don't have one: the academic scores come from votes in Congress or a state legislature, or from who donates to a campaign, and we don't guess. They were elected on a partisan ballot as a Democrat.

2026 election

Matt Sparks ran for Rowan County Sheriff on the November 3, 2026 ballot. Their candidate page: campaign money, endorsements, opponents and results.

Quick answers

Who is Matt Sparks?: Matt Sparks is the Sheriff, Rowan County, in Rowan County, Kentucky. Elected as a Democrat. The seat was on the November 3, 2026 ballot; the count isn't certified yet.
What party is Matt Sparks?: Matt Sparks was elected as a Democrat; the office is elected on a partisan ballot.
Where does Matt Sparks stand politically?: There's no published left–right score for Matt Sparks. Most local officials have none: academic scores come from votes in Congress or a state legislature, or from campaign donors, and we don't guess.

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