Brendon E. Bright
Candidate for Sheriff, Clinton County
Background
- Occupation
- Clinton County Sheriff
- Campaign website
- brightforsheriff.com
Clinton County sheriff since a 2026 Republican caucus chose him to finish Rich Kelly’s term. A 23-year law enforcement veteran, he retired as a detective captain at the sheriff’s office in 2020 and later worked as an investigator for the county prosecutor and as Kirklin town marshal.
Documented positions
Government & transparency
Pledges integrity, transparency and professionalism as sheriff
Report“There’s a new sheriff in town”: Bright sworn in as Clinton County sheriff following Kelly resignation amid legal troublesNews coverage · Frankfort Times · ftimes.com
“I am committed to leading with integrity, transparency, and professionalism”
All sources (4)
- Who and What Is on My Ballot: the official ballot of every precinct, 2026 General Election (Clinton County offices and districts)
Election filing · Indiana Election Division (Indiana Voter Portal) · indianavoters.in.gov
- Who and What Is on My Ballot: the official ballot of every precinct, 2026 General Election
Election filing · Indiana Election Division (Indiana Voter Portal) · indianavoters.in.gov
- Bright launches bid for Clinton County sheriff in GOP primary
News coverage · Frankfort Times · ftimes.com
- “There’s a new sheriff in town”: Bright sworn in as Clinton County sheriff following Kelly resignation amid legal troubles
News coverage · Frankfort Times · ftimes.com
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