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Sheriff, Marion 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.
Public safety
Kelvis T. WilliamsDemocratic
- Supports expanding jail reentry and youth diversion programs.
- Supports making the state pay for housing state prisoners.
- Pledges to follow state law on immigration enforcement.
Tom VaughnRepublican
- Pledges a comprehensive review of jail operations.
- Pledges to address deputy staffing, training and pay.
- Pledges ICE cooperation only where the law requires it.
Health & human services
Kelvis T. WilliamsDemocratic
- Supports state-funded mental health and addiction care facilities.
Tom VaughnRepublican
- Supports medication-assisted addiction treatment in the jail.
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