2 candidates are tracked for Hamilton County Sheriff on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Charles Hollowell and Dustin K. Dixon. Candidate information follows official Hamilton County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.
Charles Hollowell (Democratic), Dustin K. Dixon (Republican) are on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Hamilton County Sheriff, per the Secretary of State's 2026 general election candidate list (updated August 27, 2026).
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 Hamilton County votes on this seat.
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Democratic
Per the campaign site.
Has more than 25 years of law enforcement experience and serves as a lieutenant with the Westfield Police Department, per Current Publishing , "Westfield Police Officer makes bid for Hamilton County Sheriff".
Republican
Per the campaign site.
Has served with the Hamilton County Sheriff's Office since 2002, including as a K9 handler (2005-2019), Sergeant (2010), Lieutenant over Patrol (2019), Investigations Division lieutenant (2019-2023), and patrol shift commander (2023-present), per Campaign site. A U.S. Army veteran who served as a Field Artillery Forward Observer from 1995 to 1998, and holds a Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice and Criminology from Ball State University, per Campaign site.
Who is running for Hamilton County Sheriff in 2026?
2 candidates are tracked for Hamilton County Sheriff on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Charles Hollowell and Dustin K. Dixon. Candidate information follows official Hamilton County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.
When is the Hamilton 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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Candidate roster from official Hamilton County and state election office filings, last verified September 27, 2026. Bios and priorities carry their attribution inline.
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