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Sheriff, Henry County
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James (Jim) Nicholson

Candidate for Sheriff, Henry County

Republican

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.

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Photo: Candidate photo via the League of Women Voters' VOTE411 guide

Documented positions

Public safety

  • Proposes visible patrols focused on areas targeted by criminals

    VOTE411 Voter Guide: Henry County Sheriff

    Candidate questionnaire · League of Women Voters (VOTE411) · onyourballot.vote411.org

    “having very pro-active Deputies, who are being visible in the County and small towns”
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  • Proposes contracting jail medical care with corrections specialists

    VOTE411 Voter Guide: Henry County Sheriff

    Candidate questionnaire · League of Women Voters (VOTE411) · onyourballot.vote411.org

    “Employ or contract with medical staff/service provider that specializes in corrections”
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  • 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.

    Your 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”
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Government & transparency

  • Pledges to restore integrity and trust to the sheriff's office

    Candidate: James E. “Jim” Nicholson

    Candidate questionnaire · The Courier-Times · Apr 15, 2026 · thecouriertimes.com

    “to restore integrity and trust to the Office of Sheriff”
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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)

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