Richard Breen is from Louisville, Kentucky. He earned his bachelor's degree from Vanderbilt University and his law degree from the University of Louisville Brandeis School of Law. He volunteers to the St. Xavier High School Board and the Ursuline Campus Schools Board. He lives with his wife, Bonnie, their three adult children, and four grandchildren. 

Richard is an attorney. He previously worked as a deputy for the Jefferson County Sheriff's Department.

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Richard currently works as an attorney at Richard Breen Law Offices, PSC. He previously worked as a deputy with the Jefferson County Sheriff's Office, with the City of Louisville, a hod carrier for bricklayers, an ice-cream scooper at Baskin Robins, a manager at Mr. Gatti's Pizza, and a landscaper at Evergreen Nursery. 

Richard previously served as a deputy sheriff for the Jefferson County Sheriff's Office. He is also a former mayor of Glenview.

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Richard previously served as the mayor of the City of Glenview. He served two terms from 2007 to 2015. 

Supports maintaining a highly trained and well-equipped Sheriff’s Department to ensure courthouse and community safety.

Prioritizes professionalism, respect, and equal treatment for all individuals interacting with law enforcement.

- Supports maintaining a highly trained and well-equipped Sheriff’s Department to ensure courthouse and community safety.
- Prioritizes professionalism, respect, and equal treatment for all individuals interacting with law enforcement.

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Richard Breen is from Louisville, Kentucky. He earned his bachelor's degree from Vanderbilt University and his law degree from the University of Louisville Brandeis School of Law. He volunteers o the St. Xavier High School Board and the Ursuline Campus Schools Board. He lives with his wife, Bonnie, their three adult children, and four grandchildren. 

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Stephen is from Louisville, Kentucky. He attended Bishop David High School in Louisville and the Eastern Kentucky Police Academy. He lives with his wife, Jennifer Murzen Yancey, and their children in the West End of Louisville. He attends Saint Albert's Church.

Stephen Yancey is from Louisville, Kentucky. He attended the Eastern Kentucky Police Academy. He lives with his wife, Jennifer, and their children in Kentucky, and attends Saint Albert's Church.

Stephen is a retired law enforcement officer. He worked at the Jefferson County Sheriff's Office for 28 years.

Stephen currently works for Piedmont American Airlines. He previously worked as a deputy sheriff, sergeant, and lieutenant at the Jefferson County Sheriff's Office. 

Stephen Yancey previously ran for Jefferson County Sheriff in 2022 and did not win.

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Stephen Yancey previously ran for Jefferson County Sheriff in 2022, but did not win.

Said he would include more diversity training if elected.

- Said he would include more diversity training if elected.

As of March 25, 2026, Stephen Yancey’s website did not contain information on this issue.

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Stephen Yancey is from Louisville, Kentucky. He attended the Eastern Kentucky Police Academy. He lives with his wife, Jennifer, and their children and attends Saint Albert's Church.

Stephen Yancey previously ran for Jefferson County Sheriff in 2022, and did not win.

Steve Healey is from Louisville, Kentucky. He earned his degree on criminal justice and corrections from the University of the Cumberlands. Steve lives with his wife, Melissa, their two adult children, and nine grandchildren in Louisville, Kentucky. 

Steve is the chief of police for Pewee Valley. He previously worked as an assistant chief for the Louisville Metro Police Department.

Steve currently works as the chief deputy at the Jefferson County Sheriff's Office. He previously worked as the chief of police for the City of Peewee Valley and a deputy chief, lieutenant, and executive assistant with the Louisville Metro Government. 

Steve previously ran for Jefferson County sheriff in 2022 but did not win. 

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Steve's campaign for the Jefferson County Sheriff is his first run for public office. 

Advocates for community engagement and collaboration with citizens to ensure public safety and establish partnerships within local business and entertainment districts.

Supports providing a safe environment for courthouse visitors and workers.

Promises to work with state and federal agencies to make the city safer.

Believes that citizens who "may fall into the civil, eviction and tax categories are treated fairly and with dignity."

- Advocates for community engagement and collaboration with citizens to ensure public safety and establish partnerships within local business and entertainment districts.
- Supports providing a safe environment for courthouse visitors and workers.
- Promises to work with state and federal agencies to make the city safer.
- Believes that citizens who "may fall into the civil, eviction and tax categories are treated fairly and with dignity."

As of March 25, 2026, Steve Healey’s website did not contain information on this issue.

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Steve Healey is from Louisville, Kentucky. He earned his degree on criminal justice and corrections from the University of the Cumberlands. He lives with his wife, Melissa, their two adult children, and nine grandchildren. 

Steve's campaign for Jefferson County Sheriff in Kentucky is his first campaign for public office. 

- 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. 

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