Michael D Culp
Biography
Won the Republican nomination for Elkhart County Sheriff in the May 2026 primary; no Democratic candidate filed for the seat, per WSBT. No campaign website was found as of September 8, 2026.
Elkhart County, Indiana
Elkhart County Sheriff
Elkhart County, Indiana
Elkhart County Sheriff
One candidate is tracked for Elkhart County Sheriff on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Michael D Culp. Candidate information follows official Elkhart County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.
About this race
Michael D Culp (Republican) is on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Elkhart 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 Elkhart County votes on this seat. One name is on the ballot for this seat.