2026 Kentucky General Election

Tony TERRY

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Tony Terry is a candidate for Madison County Sheriff in Kentucky in the 2026 election. He is running as a Republican. Terry has previously served as a deputy sheriff in Madison County and has experience in law enforcement.

Tony Terry (Madison County Sheriff, Kentucky, candidate 2026)

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Tony Terry
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Madison County Sheriff's Office

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Advisory Members (non-voting)
  * Chief Robbie Smith – Richmond Fire Department
  * Chief Deputy Tony Terry – Madison County Sheriff’s Department (Permanent Proxy for Sheriff Mike Coyle)
  * Carlos Coyle – Madison County Deputy Coroner (Permanent Proxy for Coroner Jimmy Cornelison)
  * Chief Charlie Russell – Berea Department (Permanent Proxy for Coroner Jimmy Cornelison)

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Tony Terry works as chief deputy with the Madison County Sheriff's Office. He previously served as a deputy sheriff in Madison County.

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Public Safety Advisory Board – Welcome to MadisonCountyKy.gov

Prioritizes community safety, crime prevention, and trust between law enforcement and the community.

Terry has previously served as a deputy sheriff in Madison County and has experience in law enforcement. He is focused on community safety, crime prevention, and building trust between law enforcement and the community.

Plans to improve sheriff's department resources and enhance deputy training.

He is focused on community safety, crime prevention, and building trust between law enforcement and the community. Terry has stated that he aims to improve the resources available to the sheriff's department and enhance training for deputies.

Public Safety

As of October 6, 2026, Tony TERRY’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Jail Management

Believes in transparency and accountability within the sheriff's office.

Terry has stated that he aims to improve the resources available to the sheriff's department and enhance training for deputies. He believes in transparency and accountability within the sheriff's office.

Criminal Justice

- 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.