Tippecanoe County, Indiana

Tippecanoe County Sheriff

One candidate is tracked for Tippecanoe County Sheriff on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Tom Lehman. Candidate information follows official Tippecanoe County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

About this race

Tom Lehman (Republican) is on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Tippecanoe County Sheriff, per the Secretary of State's 2026 general election candidate list (updated August 27, 2026). Indiana prints unopposed candidates.

What this office does

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 Tippecanoe County votes on this seat. One name is on the ballot for this seat.

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Tom Lehman

Republican

Biography

Tom Lehman has served with the Tippecanoe County Sheriff's Office for 29 years, working as a deputy, detective, sergeant, lieutenant in patrol and detectives, and captain of both the jail and patrol, according to Blue Water Healthy Living. He currently holds the rank of Captain in the department, per the county's own staff directory. Lehman is running unopposed as the Republican nominee for Tippecanoe County Sheriff on Indiana's November 3, 2026 general election ballot. No campaign website was found as of September 8, 2026.

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Questions about this race

Who is running for Tippecanoe County Sheriff in 2026?

When is the Tippecanoe 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 Tippecanoe County and state election office filings, last verified September 27, 2026. Bios and priorities carry their attribution inline.

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Also on your ballot

Tippecanoe County Commissioner, District 1 Tippecanoe County Council, District 1 Tippecanoe County Council, District 2 See all 23 Tippecanoe County races

Candidate profiles

Tom Lehman, full profile Official Indiana election office