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Sheriff, Jay County

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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.

CandidatesCompare by issue

Public safety

  • Watermellon JimDemocratic

    No documented position found.

  • Larry (Ray) Newton Jr.Republican

    • Secured ARPA funds for deputies' body and in-car cameras
    • Supports continuing equipment replacement at the security center
    • Supports dispatch consolidation, leaving the decision to officials

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