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Sheriff, Hamilton County

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Election
Nov 3, 2026

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

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Dustin K. Dixon

Republican

Lieutenant, Hamilton County Sheriff's Office

The gist

  • Proposes specialized units for traffic, warrants and waterways
  • Supports retention and wellness programs for sheriff's staff
  • Pledges cooperation with federal agencies, including ICE
  • Supports continuing jail mental health and addiction programs
More about Dustin
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  1. Proposes specialized units for traffic, warrants and waterways

    Q&A: Meet the candidates running for Hamilton County Sheriff

    Candidate questionnaire · Current Publishing · Apr 21, 2026 · youarecurrent.com

    “utilize specialized law enforcement services to focus on public safety issues requiring extra attention, including traffic complaints, fugitive warrants”

  2. Supports retention and wellness programs for sheriff's staff

    Q&A: Meet the candidates running for Hamilton County Sheriff

    Candidate questionnaire · Current Publishing · Apr 21, 2026 · youarecurrent.com

    “Retention and wellness of our officers and staff.”

  3. Pledges cooperation with federal agencies, including ICE

    Q&A: Meet the candidates running for Hamilton County Sheriff

    Candidate questionnaire · Current Publishing · Apr 21, 2026 · youarecurrent.com

    “We will always work with and support our federal law enforcement partners.”

  4. Supports continuing jail mental health and addiction programs

    Q&A: Meet the candidates running for Hamilton County Sheriff

    Candidate questionnaire · Current Publishing · Apr 21, 2026 · youarecurrent.com

    “I will continue offering programs that meet these needs and innovate with other approaches.”

Charles Hollowell

Democratic

Lieutenant, Westfield Police Department

The gist

  • Pledges a sheriff's office committed to accountability and respect
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  1. Pledges a sheriff's office committed to accountability and respect

    Westfield Police Officer makes bid for Hamilton County Sheriff

    News coverage · Current Publishing · Jul 9, 2026 · youarecurrent.com

    “I’ll lead a sheriff’s office committed to professionalism, accountability and treating every person with dignity and respect.”

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