2 candidates are tracked for Madison County Sheriff on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Norman Rayford, Jr and John L Beeman. Candidate information follows official Madison County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.
Norman Rayford, Jr (Democratic), John L Beeman (Republican) are on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Madison 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 Madison County votes on this seat.
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Democratic
Assistant chief with the Anderson Police Department, a member of the department since 1999, per Yahoo News, "Dems bring varied backgrounds to sheriff's race". No campaign website was found as of September 8, 2026.
Republican
Per the campaign site.
Beeman is the incumbent sheriff with more than 30 years of law enforcement experience, including more than 15 years with the U.S. Marshals Service where he served as deputy commander, per the campaign site.
Who is running for Madison County Sheriff in 2026?
2 candidates are tracked for Madison County Sheriff on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Norman Rayford, Jr and John L Beeman. Candidate information follows official Madison County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.
When is the Madison 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 Madison County ballot?
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Candidate roster from official Madison County and state election office filings, last verified September 27, 2026. Bios and priorities carry their attribution inline.
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