What party is Kyle Tipton?

Kyle Tipton is running as a Republican.

Who is Kyle Tipton running against?

Dominique Carroll, for Shelby County Sheriff.

How much money has Kyle Tipton raised?

$13K as of the latest state campaign-finance filings.

Should I vote for Kyle Tipton?

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

Kyle Tipton

Republican · Candidate for Shelby 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 Shelby 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 Shelby 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.

About Kyle Tipton

Won the May 19, 2026 Republican primary for Shelby County sheriff over Blake Lisby, according to the Kentucky State Board of Elections' official precinct results.

Summarized in our words from source 1, checked October 2026. Not an endorsement.

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 Kyle Tipton that we can reliably source yet.

We haven't found a campaign site or candidate questionnaire for Kyle Tipton yet.

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Funding

$13K raised, $764 self-funded.

Largest donors	Amount
Richard Breen	$2,200
Stephen Lannert	$2,100
Analee Bloyd	$1,500
Steve Meador	$1,000
Jeanie Wade	$1,000
David Early	$1,000
Shelby County Republican Party	$675
William Bryant	$500

Source: Kentucky Registry of Election Finance, reports through 2026-10-15.

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Dominique Carroll · Democrat

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Quick answers

What party is Kyle Tipton?: Kyle Tipton is running as a Republican.
What does the Shelby 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 Kyle Tipton running against?: Dominique Carroll, for Shelby County Sheriff.
How much money has Kyle Tipton raised?: $13K as of the latest state campaign-finance filings.
Should I vote for Kyle Tipton?: SpectrumVote doesn't endorse anyone or tell you how to vote. Compare Kyle Tipton's record, funding and endorsements with the other candidates in this race and decide based on what matters to you.

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