Watermellon Jim
Candidate for Sheriff, Jay County
Background
Jim Phillips, listed on the ballot as "Watermellon Jim," is the Democratic nominee for Jay County sheriff in a rematch of 2022, when he lost to Ray Newton.
Documented positions
No documented position found.
Other issues in this race
Other candidates in this race addressed these topics. We found no documented position from Watermellon Jim on them.
- Public safetyNo documented position found.
All sources (4)
- Who and What Is on My Ballot: the official ballot of every precinct, 2026 General Election (Jay 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
- Newton wins rematch over Ford, Loy gets commissioner nod
News coverage · The Commercial Review · May 5, 2026 · thecr.com
- Republican sheriff candidates battling for nomination
Interview · The Commercial Review · Apr 13, 2026 · thecr.com
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