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

Taxes & budget

Jeff StanleyRepublican
- Pledges to pursue grants and scrutinize every sheriff's office expense
David WilliamsDemocratic
No documented position found.

Public safety

Jeff StanleyRepublican
- Supports proactive policing aimed at violent and repeat offenders
- Supports jail programs that reduce repeat offenses
David WilliamsDemocratic
- 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

Government & transparency

Jeff StanleyRepublican
- Pledges visible, accessible community outreach by the sheriff's office
David WilliamsDemocratic
- Supports more deputy involvement in community events

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