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Sheriff, Vigo 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
Steve (Top Guns) EllisRepublican
- Pledges a review of jail processes within 30 days
- Supports changing the community's approach to policing
Derek FellDemocratic
- Supports detaining repeat and serious offenders before trial
- Pledges to keep the jail population within legal limits
Courts & justice
Steve (Top Guns) EllisRepublican
- Proposes jail programs that prepare inmates for release
Derek FellDemocratic
- Supports community corrections for lower-level offenders
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