County

Sheriff, Delaware County

Vote for: 1
Term: 4 years
Candidates: 2
Election: Nov 3, 2026

What this office does: The sheriff runs the county jail and provides police patrols, especially outside city and town limits.

Candidates Compare by issue

Jeff Stanley

Republican

Chief deputy, Delaware County Sheriff's Office

The gist

Supports proactive policing aimed at violent and repeat offenders
Supports jail programs that reduce repeat offenses
Pledges to pursue grants and scrutinize every sheriff's office expense
Pledges visible, accessible community outreach by the sheriff's office

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Supports proactive policing aimed at violent and repeat offenders
Elect Jeff Stanley for Delaware County Sheriff
Campaign website · Jeff Stanley for Delaware County Sheriff · jeffstanleyforsheriff.com
“I will support proactive policing that targets violent criminals, repeat offenders, and those who threaten the safety of Delaware County.”
Supports jail programs that reduce repeat offenses
Elect Jeff Stanley for Delaware County Sheriff
Campaign website · Jeff Stanley for Delaware County Sheriff · jeffstanleyforsheriff.com
“I support programs that hold inmates accountable while giving those who genuinely want to change the opportunity to do so.”
Pledges to pursue grants and scrutinize every sheriff's office expense
Elect Jeff Stanley for Delaware County Sheriff
Campaign website · Jeff Stanley for Delaware County Sheriff · jeffstanleyforsheriff.com
“pursue grants whenever possible, and carefully evaluate every expenditure”
Pledges visible, accessible community outreach by the sheriff's office
Elect Jeff Stanley for Delaware County Sheriff
Campaign website · Jeff Stanley for Delaware County Sheriff · jeffstanleyforsheriff.com
“As Sheriff, I will continue expanding community outreach by being visible, accessible, and accountable.”

David Williams

Democratic

Delaware County Sheriff's Office day-shift commander

The gist

Pledges more sheriff's patrols targeting drug dealers and traffickers
Pledges sheriff's deputy patrols inside Muncie city limits
Supports yearly de-escalation training for deputies
Supports more deputy involvement in community events

More about David

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Pledges more sheriff's patrols targeting drug dealers and traffickers
2026 Primary Voter Guide: Delaware County Sheriff candidates Q&A
Candidate questionnaire · Heart of Indiana United Way · heartofindiana.org
“My vision is to increase more Sheriff Patrols and zeroing in on drug dealers and drug traffickers”
Pledges sheriff's deputy patrols inside Muncie city limits
Dave Williams for Delaware County Sheriff 2026: patrols throughout the county
Candidate social media · Facebook · facebook.com
“you will see Delaware County Sheriff’s deputies patrolling throughout our communities including inside Muncie city limits.”
Supports yearly de-escalation training for deputies
2026 Primary Voter Guide: Delaware County Sheriff candidates Q&A
Candidate questionnaire · Heart of Indiana United Way · heartofindiana.org
“This is why de-escalation training is important to implement in the departments yearly training courses.”
Supports more deputy involvement in community events
2026 Primary Voter Guide: Delaware County Sheriff candidates Q&A
Candidate questionnaire · Heart of Indiana United Way · heartofindiana.org
“I want to see more Deputies involved in more community events”

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