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.

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Stephen Yancey

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.

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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. 