James (Jim) Nicholson
Candidate for Sheriff, Henry County
Background
- Occupation
- Captain, New Castle Police Department
Nicholson, a Republican, joined the New Castle Police Department in 1990, was its chief from 2004 to 2012 and now commands its uniform patrol division as a captain. He has also served 32 years as a school resource officer, and in May 2026 won a five-way Republican primary for sheriff that included Sheriff John Sproles.
Photo: Candidate photo via the League of Women Voters' VOTE411 guide
Documented positions
Public safety
Proposes visible patrols focused on areas targeted by criminals
ReportVOTE411 Voter Guide: Henry County SheriffCandidate questionnaire · League of Women Voters (VOTE411) · onyourballot.vote411.org
“having very pro-active Deputies, who are being visible in the County and small towns”
Proposes contracting jail medical care with corrections specialists
ReportVOTE411 Voter Guide: Henry County SheriffCandidate questionnaire · League of Women Voters (VOTE411) · onyourballot.vote411.org
“Employ or contract with medical staff/service provider that specializes in corrections”
Supports supervisor review and photos after any use of force
From the League of Women Voters forum in April 2026, as reported by The Courier-Times.
ReportYour candidates for county lawmakers, sheriff (League of Women Voters forum, April 9)News coverage · The Courier-Times · Apr 13, 2026 · thecouriertimes.com
“in all cases of use of force a supervisor must be called and pictures must be taken as soon as possible”
Government & transparency
Pledges to restore integrity and trust to the sheriff's office
ReportCandidate: James E. “Jim” NicholsonCandidate questionnaire · The Courier-Times · Apr 15, 2026 · thecouriertimes.com
“to restore integrity and trust to the Office of Sheriff”
Other issues in this race
Other candidates in this race addressed these topics. We found no documented position from James (Jim) Nicholson on them.
- Taxes & budgetNo documented position found.
All sources (6)
- Who and What Is on My Ballot: the official ballot of every precinct, 2026 General Election (Henry 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
- Bockover, Nicholson competing for sheriff in November election
News coverage · The Courier-Times · May 9, 2026 · thecouriertimes.com
- Candidate: James E. “Jim” Nicholson
Candidate questionnaire · The Courier-Times · Apr 15, 2026 · thecouriertimes.com
- VOTE411 Voter Guide: Henry County Sheriff
Candidate questionnaire · League of Women Voters (VOTE411) · onyourballot.vote411.org
- Your candidates for county lawmakers, sheriff (League of Women Voters forum, April 9)
News coverage · The Courier-Times · Apr 13, 2026 · thecouriertimes.com
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