One candidate is tracked for Morgan County Sheriff on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Dan J. Downing. Candidate information follows official Morgan County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.
Dan J. Downing, a captain at the Morgan County Sheriff's Office, won the May 5, 2026 Republican primary with 59.05% over Brent Worth, per the county's certified primary results. No Democrat filed, so Downing is unopposed on the November 3 ballot; he succeeds retiring sheriff Rich Myers.
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 Morgan County votes on this seat. One name is on the ballot for this seat.
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Per the per the Morgan County Correspondent.
Downing currently serves as a captain at the Morgan County Sheriff's Office and has worked in law enforcement since 1991, per the Morgan County Correspondent.
Who is running for Morgan County Sheriff in 2026?
One candidate is tracked for Morgan County Sheriff on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Dan J. Downing. Candidate information follows official Morgan County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.
When is the Morgan 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 Morgan County and state election office filings, last verified September 25, 2026. Bios and priorities carry their attribution inline.
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