John L Beeman
Candidate for Sheriff, Madison County
Background
- Occupation
- Madison County Sheriff
First-term Madison County sheriff, seeking re-election as a Republican.
Documented positions
Public safety
Pledges to finish and open the new jail's second phase.
ReportPrimary 2026: Candidate capsules (age, family, occupation, political experience and goals of candidates in contested Madison County primaries)Candidate questionnaire · The Herald Bulletin · Apr 25, 2026 · heraldbulletin.com
“To complete the build-out of Phase II of the new jail, transition to the new facility”
Pledges to keep seeking raises for officers and civilian staff.
ReportPrimary 2026: Candidate capsules (age, family, occupation, political experience and goals of candidates in contested Madison County primaries)Candidate questionnaire · The Herald Bulletin · Apr 25, 2026 · heraldbulletin.com
“to continue fighting for pay raises for the merit officers and civilian staff to maintain staffing”
Health & human services
Supports expanded jail mental health and addiction treatment.
ReportPrimary 2026: Candidate capsules (age, family, occupation, political experience and goals of candidates in contested Madison County primaries)Candidate questionnaire · The Herald Bulletin · Apr 25, 2026 · heraldbulletin.com
“implement newly expanded and innovative mental health and addiction treatment programs”
All sources (3)
- Who and What Is on My Ballot: the official ballot of every precinct, 2026 General Election (Madison 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
- Primary 2026: Candidate capsules (age, family, occupation, political experience and goals of candidates in contested Madison County primaries)
Candidate questionnaire · The Herald Bulletin · Apr 25, 2026 · heraldbulletin.com
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