County

Sheriff, Harrison 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.

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Brad R. Rothrock

Republican

Chief deputy, Harrison County Sheriff's Department

The gist

Pledges to recruit, train and retain the best officers
Pledges to keep dismantling local drug networks
Proposes improved training and equipment for deputies
Pledges a department relationship with residents built on trust

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Pledges to recruit, train and retain the best officers
Rothrock, Slucher vie for HC Sheriff (candidate profile)
Candidate questionnaire · The Corydon Democrat · Aug 19, 2026 · madisoncourier.com
“I will work to recruit, train and retain the best officers.”
Pledges to keep dismantling local drug networks
Rothrock, Slucher vie for HC Sheriff (candidate profile)
Candidate questionnaire · The Corydon Democrat · Aug 19, 2026 · madisoncourier.com
“dismantling local drug networks, as our local drug problem remains a key driver in other criminal activity”
Proposes improved training and equipment for deputies
Rothrock, Slucher vie for HC Sheriff (candidate profile)
Candidate questionnaire · The Corydon Democrat · Aug 19, 2026 · madisoncourier.com
“I will work to improve training and equipment”
Pledges a department relationship with residents built on trust
Rothrock, Slucher vie for HC Sheriff (candidate profile)
Candidate questionnaire · The Corydon Democrat · Aug 19, 2026 · madisoncourier.com
“I will work to build a relationship between the department and the community that stands on trust and transparency.”

Jim Slucher

Democratic

Auto repair business owner

The gist

Pledges to fight drugs such as fentanyl and methamphetamine
Pledges a strong sheriff's presence in county schools
Proposes drug awareness programs for young people
Pledges to act on citizens' ideas and concerns

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Pledges to fight drugs such as fentanyl and methamphetamine
Rothrock, Slucher vie for HC Sheriff (candidate profile)
Candidate questionnaire · The Corydon Democrat · Aug 19, 2026 · madisoncourier.com
“I will continue to eradicate the drugs that come into this county and are manufactured here”
Pledges a strong sheriff's presence in county schools
Rothrock, Slucher vie for HC Sheriff (candidate profile)
Candidate questionnaire · The Corydon Democrat · Aug 19, 2026 · madisoncourier.com
“I will make a strong presence known in our school system to ensure the safety of our children at all times.”
Proposes drug awareness programs for young people
Rothrock, Slucher vie for HC Sheriff (candidate profile)
Candidate questionnaire · The Corydon Democrat · Aug 19, 2026 · madisoncourier.com
“We will institute as many drug awareness programs as possible for our youths.”
Pledges to act on citizens' ideas and concerns
Rothrock, Slucher vie for HC Sheriff (candidate profile)
Candidate questionnaire · The Corydon Democrat · Aug 19, 2026 · madisoncourier.com
“I plan to implement actions that will actually come from the ideas and concerns of the citizens.”

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