Maydak seeks reelection as Boone County jailer

Jason Maydak, the Republican incumbent Boone County jailer, is on the ballot for the Nov. 3, 2026, Kentucky General Election.

Maydak has led the Boone County Jail since Feb. 28, 2018, when he was appointed to fill an unexpired term. He won election to the office and took office Jan. 7, 2019, according to the Boone County government website. He is certified for the 2026 ballot, according to BallotReady election data.

Candidate information

• Party: Republican
• Office sought: Boone County Jailer
• Education: Bachelor's degree in criminal justice and corrections, University of Cincinnati (1995)

Experience and public service

Maydak has worked at the Boone County Jail since 1997, when he started as a correctional officer, according to the Boone County government website. He rose to the rank of captain before his 2018 appointment as jailer, according to the NKyTribune in a March 2018 report.

The Florence-Union Journal did not receive issue responses or policy statements from this candidate. This profile will be updated if the candidate provides them. Voters can find more information on their local ballot at BallotReady.