Sheriff, Owen County

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Term

4 years

Candidates

1

Election

Nov 3, 2026

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

Ryan T White

RepublicanIncumbent

Owen County sheriff

The gist

• Proposes a Citizens Police Academy to educate residents

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1. Proposes a Citizens Police Academy to educate residents

   2026 Primary: Owen County Sheriff

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

   “where we can educate the public about all the aspects of law enforcement”

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