John Wilhoit

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John Wilhoit is the Sheriff. John Wilhoit's page: the office they hold, how to reach it and where they stand.

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.

1 candidate ran for Woodford 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 Woodford 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

Strongly left, from the giving patterns of their campaign donors (DIME campaign-finance score, Stanford). Based on the 26 donors to their 2018 campaign for sheriff. DIME doesn't name donors: it places each one by everyone they give to, then places the candidate by their donors.

Source: data · how scores are linked to one scale.

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 John Wilhoit?

John Wilhoit is running as a Democrat.

What does the Woodford 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.

How much money has John Wilhoit raised?

$0 as of the latest state campaign-finance filings.

Is John Wilhoit liberal or conservative?

On SpectrumVote's left–right scale, John Wilhoit is strongly left, from the giving patterns of their campaign donors (DIME campaign-finance score, Stanford). This comes from published research, not our opinion.

Should I vote for John Wilhoit?

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