— 2026 Hardin County Race —
Hardin County Sheriff
Willie Oden (R) faces John Ward (D) in the November 3, 2026 general election for Hardin County Sheriff. Oden won the May 19 Republican primary over Brian Sankey, 57 percent to 43 percent; Ward was unopposed in his primary.
About this page. These are the candidates on the November 3, 2026 ballot for this race, in ballot order. Where a candidate sat for a Hardin Local interview before the May primary, that video is shown and labeled with its recording date. Fall interviews are added here as they air. Every candidate on the ballot is listed, interviewed or not.
November 3 General Election
Oden vs WardGeneral-election interview · fall 2026
From the May 19 primary: candidates who did not advance
These interviews were recorded before the May 19, 2026 primary. These candidates are not on the November ballot. The videos stay here for the record.
Republican Primary
Brian Sankey