2 candidates are tracked for Vigo County Sheriff on the November 3, 2026 ballot: DEREK FELL and STEVE (TOP GUNS) ELLIS. Candidate information follows official Vigo County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.
DEREK FELL (Democratic), STEVE (TOP GUNS) ELLIS (Republican) are on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Vigo 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 Vigo County votes on this seat.
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Democratic
Per the campaign site.
Fell joined the Vigo County Sheriff's Office in 2002 and served in multiple divisions over more than two decades, per his campaign site. He was caucused in as the county's 54th sheriff following the death of Sheriff John Plasse, per his campaign site.
Republican
Serves as a Vigo County councilman and council president, and owns a gun store, per MyWabashValley. No campaign website was found as of September 8, 2026.
Who is running for Vigo County Sheriff in 2026?
2 candidates are tracked for Vigo County Sheriff on the November 3, 2026 ballot: DEREK FELL and STEVE (TOP GUNS) ELLIS. Candidate information follows official Vigo County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.
When is the Vigo 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 Vigo County and state election office filings, last verified September 27, 2026. Bios and priorities carry their attribution inline.
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