2 candidates are tracked for Lake County Sheriff on the November 3, 2026 ballot: JERRY WILLIAMS and David K Crane, Jr. Candidate information follows official Lake County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.
JERRY WILLIAMS (Democratic), David K Crane, Jr (Republican) are on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Lake 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 Lake County votes on this seat.
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Democratic
Per the campaign site.
Williams is a longtime Indiana State Police major who recently served as interim police chief for the city of Gary, per his campaign site.
Republican
David K. Crane Jr. ran unopposed for the Republican nomination for Lake County Sheriff, per NWI Times. No campaign website was found as of September 8, 2026.
Who is running for Lake County Sheriff in 2026?
2 candidates are tracked for Lake County Sheriff on the November 3, 2026 ballot: JERRY WILLIAMS and David K Crane, Jr. Candidate information follows official Lake County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.
When is the Lake 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.
How do I see my exact Lake County ballot?
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Candidate roster from official Lake County and state election office filings, last verified September 27, 2026. Bios and priorities carry their attribution inline.
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