James Calvert, Jr.

Candidate for Sheriff, Hancock County

Democratic

Background

Occupation: Security contractor; retired Marion County Sheriff's Office deputy
Campaign website: hancockindems.com

Retired in 2024 after 20 years with the Marion County Sheriff's Office, following work with the Indianapolis Public Schools police; he now manages security officers for government buildings statewide. He served four years in the U.S. Navy.

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Photo: Campaign photo — Hancock County Democratic Party

Documented positions

Public safety

Pledges proactive monitoring of sex offenders
James Calvert, Jr. — candidate page
Campaign website · Hancock County Democratic Party · hancockindems.com
“Proactive monitoring of sex offenders”
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Proposes mental health crisis training for deputies
James Calvert, Jr. — candidate page
Campaign website · Hancock County Democratic Party · hancockindems.com
“Deputy training (mental health crisis identification, in the jail as well as the community)”
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Pledges to focus on deputy recruitment and retention
James Calvert, Jr. — candidate page
Campaign website · Hancock County Democratic Party · hancockindems.com
“Recruitment and retention”
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Courts & justice

Supports continuing the county's behavioral court program
James Calvert, Jr. — candidate page
Campaign website · Hancock County Democratic Party · hancockindems.com
“Continue the current behavior court program”
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All sources (4)

Who and What Is on My Ballot: the official ballot of every precinct, 2026 General Election (Hancock 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
Sheriff's candidates ready for stretch run
News coverage · The Daily Reporter (Greenfield) · Aug 25, 2026 · greenfieldreporter.com
James Calvert, Jr. — candidate page
Campaign website · Hancock County Democratic Party · hancockindems.com

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