Ruben Marte'
Candidate for Sheriff, Monroe County
Background
- Occupation
- Monroe County Sheriff
Ruben Marté is Monroe County's sheriff, finishing his first term and seeking re-election unopposed.
Documented positions
Public safety
Supports on-scene arrests in domestic battery cases
Those arrested are held at least 24 hours, which he said gives victims time to seek protective orders and plan for safety.
ReportVOTE411 Voter Guide: Monroe County SheriffCandidate questionnaire · League of Women Voters (VOTE411) · onyourballot.vote411.org
“our policy is to make an arrest on the scene to ensure accountability and immediate safety for the victim.”
Housing
Opposed using deputies to clear a winter homeless encampment
ReportVOTE411 Voter Guide: Monroe County SheriffCandidate questionnaire · League of Women Voters (VOTE411) · onyourballot.vote411.org
“I decided my office would not assist in removing individuals or dismantling their shelters.”
All sources (4)
- Who and What Is on My Ballot: the official ballot of every precinct, 2026 General Election (Monroe 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
- Monroe County Sheriff's Office
Government record · Monroe County Sheriff's Office · monroecountysheriffsoffice.us
- VOTE411 Voter Guide: Monroe County Sheriff
Candidate questionnaire · League of Women Voters (VOTE411) · onyourballot.vote411.org
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