2026 Kentucky General Election

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James Reihs is originally from Boyd County, Kentucky.


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James previously served as deputy and chief deputy of the Boyd County Sheriff's Office. 

James is currently the Boyd County Sheriff.

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James currently serves as Boyd County Sheriff. He was first elected in 2022 and is serving his first term. 

Supports increasing patrol presence in Boyd County, arguing that visible deputy patrols deter crime and drug dealing.

Supports expanding training for deputies to handle critical incidents such as active shooter and hostage situations without relying on outside agencies.

- Supports increasing patrol presence in Boyd County, arguing that visible deputy patrols deter crime and drug dealing.
- Supports expanding training for deputies to handle critical incidents such as active shooter and hostage situations without relying on outside agencies.

Public Safety

Supports increasing deputy pay to improve retention.

Proposes incentive-based pay increases tied to years of service.

Supports pursuing grants and partnerships with local employers to fund specialized equipment.

- Supports increasing deputy pay to improve retention.
- Proposes incentive-based pay increases tied to years of service.
- Supports pursuing grants and partnerships with local employers to fund specialized equipment.

Jail Management

As of August 12, 2026, James Reihs did not have a website or any information online.

Criminal Justice

James Reihs

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- The sheriff is a law enforcement officer with arrest power and the right to carry a concealed weapon. They hire and manage trained deputies.
- In most counties, the role of the jailer, who handles jail management, and the sheriff are separate offices, but some counties such as Lexington-Fayette County and Louisville-Jefferson County, combine these roles. 
- Property owners pay property taxes to the sheriff, who keeps records and delivers the money to the appropriate part of government.
- The sheriff sits on the four person county board of elections. On election day, the board of elections rules on questions about voter registration, proof of identification, and signatures on absentee ballots.
- This position has a maximum annual salary based on county size. The current maximum values range from about $85,000 to $154,400. 

The chief law enforcement officer of your county.

Boyd Sheriff

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