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Coroner, Owen County

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Nov 3, 2026

What this office does: The coroner investigates sudden, violent or unexplained deaths and determines their cause.

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Shelby HershbergerSubmitted photo, published by The Owen News

Shelby Hershberger

RepublicanIncumbent

Owen County coroner

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  • Supports building a local autopsy suite in Owen County
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  1. Supports building a local autopsy suite in Owen County

    2026 Primary: Owen County Coroner

    Candidate questionnaire · The Owen News · Apr 3, 2026 · theowennews.org

    “one of my key priorities is working toward the development of a local autopsy suite.”

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