James L. Nelson III, a Burlington Republican, is running for Boone County Constable District 3 in the Nov. 3 general election.

Nelson is certified for the ballot, according to BallotReady election data. He holds a degree in criminal justice and has sought the constable's office across multiple election cycles in Boone County.

Candidate information

  • Name: James L. Nelson III
  • Party: Republican
  • Office sought: Boone County Constable, District 3
  • Residence: Burlington, Kentucky
  • Education: Degree in criminal justice, Sauk Valley Community College
  • Employment (as of 2014): Information technology professional at Cincinnati Insurance, per the Cincinnati Enquirer

Experience and public service

Nelson has pursued the constable's office over several election cycles. His 2014 Republican primary challenge for the Boone County Constable District 1 seat was described as his second try for the office, according to the Cincinnati Enquirer.

He appeared on the ballot again for District 1 in the May 2022 Republican primary, according to NKY Tribune's candidate listing. He is now seeking the District 3 seat in 2026, shifting to a different part of the county.

Nelson has worked as an information technology professional at Cincinnati Insurance, according to the 2014 Enquirer report. No updated employment information was available in reviewed materials.

On the issues

Community safety

During his 2014 campaign, Nelson said he planned to use the constable's office to interact with the community and offer safety training for residents, including concealed carry, first aid and disaster awareness classes.

"I want to do things for the community," Nelson said during that campaign, according to the Cincinnati Enquirer.

No updated policy positions from Nelson's 2026 campaign were available in reviewed materials.

This profile was compiled from publicly available candidate information, election data and prior news coverage. The Florence-Union Journal did not receive a candidate questionnaire response for this race. Voters can find more election information through the Boone County Clerk's office.