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Shirley wins Barren County jailer’s race

Nov 4, 2026 | 5:40 AM

Barren County Jailer Aaron Shirley poses with the Barren County Detention Center's certificate of occupancy on March 16. Michael Crimmins/Glasgow News 1

By James Brown
Glasgow News 1

Barren County jailer Aaron Shirley survived a primary in May and a general election that ended Tuesday to continue in his role.

Unofficially, Shirley defeated challenger James Scott in the general election.

Aaron M. Shirley (R) — 8,524
James L. Scott (D) — 3,135

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