Chris Lane
Republican
Biography
Chris Lane appears on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Bartholomew County Sheriff, per the county elections office's certified candidate list. No campaign website was found as of September 8, 2026.
Bartholomew County, Indiana
Bartholomew County Sheriff
Bartholomew County, Indiana
Bartholomew County Sheriff
One candidate is tracked for Bartholomew County Sheriff on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Chris Lane. Candidate information follows official Bartholomew County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.
About this race
Chris Lane (Republican) is on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Bartholomew County Sheriff, per the Secretary of State's 2026 general election candidate list (updated August 27, 2026). Indiana prints unopposed candidates.
What this office does
Sheriff. The sheriff runs the county's law enforcement agency, operates the county jail, provides courthouse security and serves court papers such as warrants, subpoenas and evictions. In many counties the sheriff's office is the primary police force for areas outside city limits. The sheriff hires deputies and manages the office's budget within what the county board approves.
This race. Every voter in Bartholomew County votes on this seat. One name is on the ballot for this seat.