2 candidates are tracked for Hancock County Sheriff on the November 3, 2026 ballot: James Calvert, Jr. and Gary W. Achor, Jr.. Candidate information follows official Hancock County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.
James Calvert, Jr. (Democratic), Gary W. Achor, Jr. (Republican) are on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Hancock 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 Hancock County votes on this seat.
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Democratic
James Calvert, Jr. appears on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Hancock County Sheriff, per the county elections office's certified candidate list. No campaign website was found as of September 8, 2026; the official election filing is the only verifiable source for James Calvert, Jr.
Republican
Achor is a detective with the Hancock County Sheriff's Office, per The Daily Reporter. No campaign website was found as of September 8, 2026.
Who is running for Hancock County Sheriff in 2026?
2 candidates are tracked for Hancock County Sheriff on the November 3, 2026 ballot: James Calvert, Jr. and Gary W. Achor, Jr.. Candidate information follows official Hancock County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.
When is the Hancock 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 Hancock County and state election office filings, last verified October 1, 2026. Bios and priorities carry their attribution inline.
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