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Sheriff, Vigo County
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Steve (Top Guns) EllisCandidate photo via the League of Women Voters' VOTE411 guide

Steve (Top Guns) Ellis

Candidate for Sheriff, Vigo County

Republican

Background

Occupation
Business owner; Vigo County Council president

Owner of Top Guns, Scrub-In and other local businesses, and president of the Vigo County Council in 2026, where he holds an at-large seat. He has a bachelor's degree in criminology.

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

Documented positions

Public safety

  • Pledges a review of jail processes within 30 days

    VOTE411 Voter Guide: Vigo County Sheriff

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

    “I've made the commitment to look at our jail processes within the first 30 days, if elected.”
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  • Supports changing the community's approach to policing

    What he said voters want, after winning the May 2026 Republican primary.

    Fell to face Ellis in Vigo Sheriff race in November

    News coverage · Tribune-Star · May 5, 2026 · tribstar.com

    “changes to our approach to policing as a community”
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Courts & justice

  • Proposes jail programs that prepare inmates for release

    VOTE411 Voter Guide: Vigo County Sheriff

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

    “Inside, I'd like to creat programs that address the individual's needs once they are released and start giving them the tools while incarcerated.”
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