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Clark County, Indiana

Clark County Sheriff

3 candidates are tracked for Clark County Sheriff on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Tim Deeringer, Dwight T Ingle and Kenny Kavanaugh, Jr.. Candidate information follows official Clark County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

About this race

Tim Deeringer (Democratic), Dwight T Ingle (Independent), Kenny Kavanaugh, Jr. (Republican) are on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Clark County Sheriff, per the Secretary of State's 2026 general election candidate list (updated August 27, 2026).

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 Clark County votes on this seat.

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Tim Deeringer

Democratic

Top priorities
  • Bringing trust, transparency, and accountability to the Clark County Sheriff's Office
  • Using modern law enforcement techniques and technology to enhance safety and security

Per the campaign site.

Biography

Deeringer served nearly 30 years with the Jeffersonville Police Department, including as chief from 2008 to 2012, and has been retired from law enforcement for six years, per Deeringer campaign site; Louisville Public Media. His law enforcement career included roles as shift commander, SWAT officer, detective, community policing officer, and field training officer, per Deeringer campaign site.

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Dwight T Ingle

Independent

Biography

Ingle is a former Clarksville Police Chief running as an independent for Clark County Sheriff, per Louisville Public Media. No campaign website was found as of September 8, 2026.

Kenny Kavanaugh, Jr.

Republican

Biography

Kavanaugh spent more than 30 years with the Jeffersonville Police Department, including about a decade as chief, per WHAS11; Louisville Public Media. No campaign website was found as of September 8, 2026.

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Questions about this race

Who is running for Clark County Sheriff in 2026?

3 candidates are tracked for Clark County Sheriff on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Tim Deeringer, Dwight T Ingle and Kenny Kavanaugh, Jr.. Candidate information follows official Clark County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

When is the Clark County Sheriff election in Indiana?

Election Day is Tuesday, November 3, 2026. Registration deadlines, early voting dates and mail ballot rules for Indiana are on the Indiana election hub at theballotbrief.com.

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Verify this race

Candidate roster from official Clark County and state election office filings, last verified September 25, 2026. Bios and priorities carry their attribution inline.

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Clark County AssessorClark County Commissioner, District 3Clark County Council, District 1See all 19 Clark County races
Candidate profiles
Tim Deeringer, full profileDwight T Ingle, full profileKenny Kavanaugh, Jr., full profileOfficial Indiana election office