Tom Vaughn

Candidate for Sheriff, Marion County

Republican

Background

Occupation: Chief of Police, Southport Police Department
Campaign website: thomasvaughnforsheriff.com

Chief of the Southport Police Department since 2014; he began his law enforcement career with the Marion County Sheriff's Office in 1997. He is a graduate of the FBI National Academy and the Indiana Law Enforcement Academy.

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Photo: Campaign photo — thomasvaughnforsheriff.com

Documented positions

Public safety

Pledges a comprehensive review of jail operations.
Thomas Vaughn — Mirror Indy 2026 Voter Guide
Candidate questionnaire · Mirror Indy · mirrorindy.org
“I will conduct a comprehensive review of jail operations, including intake, staffing, classification, inmate movement, overcrowding, medical and mental health services”
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Pledges to address deputy staffing, training and pay.
Thomas Vaughn — Mirror Indy 2026 Voter Guide
Candidate questionnaire · Mirror Indy · mirrorindy.org
“I will address recruitment, retention, staffing, training, employee morale, and competitive compensation.”
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Pledges ICE cooperation only where the law requires it.
Thomas Vaughn — Mirror Indy 2026 Voter Guide
Candidate questionnaire · Mirror Indy · mirrorindy.org
“cooperate appropriately with federal authorities when legally required”
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Health & human services

Supports medication-assisted addiction treatment in the jail.
Thomas Vaughn — Mirror Indy 2026 Voter Guide
Candidate questionnaire · Mirror Indy · mirrorindy.org
“I would also support evidence-based substance-use treatment, including medication-assisted treatment when medically appropriate.”
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All sources (4)

Who and What Is on My Ballot: the official ballot of every precinct, 2026 General Election (Marion 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
Thomas Vaughn for Marion County Sheriff — home and Meet the candidate
Campaign website · Thomas Vaughn for Sheriff · thomasvaughnforsheriff.com
Thomas Vaughn — Mirror Indy 2026 Voter Guide
Candidate questionnaire · Mirror Indy · mirrorindy.org

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