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Background for James (Jim) Nicholson

Nicholson, a Republican, joined the New Castle Police Department in 1990, was its chief from 2004 to 2012 and now commands its uniform patrol division as a captain. He has also served 32 years as a school resource officer, and in May 2026 won a five-way Republican primary for sheriff that included Sheriff John Sproles.