Patrick Ryan Bailey, the Republican incumbent for Boone County Constable District 2, is running for a second term in the Nov. 3 general election.

Bailey won the Republican primary on May 19, defeating challenger Bill Price, according to WVXU's primary results coverage. With no Democratic opponent, Bailey faces no major-party challenger in the general election. He is certified for the ballot, according to BallotReady election data.

Bailey was first elected to the constable post in 2022, according to LINK nky.

Candidate information

  • Party: Republican
  • Office sought: Boone County Constable, District 2
  • Election date: Nov. 3, 2026
  • Education: Doctorate in business administration; master's in criminal justice, University of Cincinnati; master's in national security, American Military University; master's in environmental policy and management, American Military University; bachelor's in criminal justice (according to BallotReady)

Experience and public service

Bailey served as a sworn police officer and field training officer at the Preble County Sheriff's Office, according to LINK nky. He has owned and operated a small business since 2014 and also owns Teenie Weenie Ranch, according to BallotReady.

On the issues

Role of the constable: Bailey has said the constable should operate within its defined responsibilities. Those typically include serving court papers such as warrants, subpoenas and eviction notices, according to his candidate response published by LINK nky. He noted that the Boone County Sheriff's Office already handles primary law enforcement functions for the county.

Public trust and community safety: Bailey said maintaining strong public trust and ensuring residents feel safe and supported are among the most important issues facing the office. He is running unopposed. He said clear communication and accessibility are key, especially when it comes to understanding how local roles function and where to turn for help, according to his candidate response.

Candidate issue responses are drawn from Bailey's questionnaire answers published by LINK nky. Other candidates in this race were not identified in the reviewed packet.