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Sheriff, St. Joseph 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
Scott RuszkowskiDemocratic
- Pledges broader community partnerships against gun violence
- Supports using federal HIDTA resources against drug trafficking
- Supports competitive pay to recruit corrections officers
- Supports safety training for legal gun owners
Rod LaureysRepublican
- Proposes expanding patrol coverage in rural and urban areas
- Supports cooperating with ICE on egregious criminal violations
- Proposes cutting excess jail supervisors for more floor officers
Government & transparency
Scott RuszkowskiDemocratic
No documented position found.
Rod LaureysRepublican
- Pledges quarterly town halls across St. Joseph County
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