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Hancock County, Indiana

Hancock County Sheriff

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2 candidates are tracked for Hancock County Sheriff on the November 3, 2026 ballot: James Calvert, Jr. and Gary W. Achor, Jr.. Candidate information follows official Hancock County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

James Calvert, Jr. (Democratic), Gary W. Achor, Jr. (Republican) are on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Hancock County Sheriff, per the Secretary of State's 2026 general election candidate list (updated August 27, 2026).

James Calvert, Jr.

Democratic

James Calvert, Jr. appears on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Hancock County Sheriff, per the county elections office's certified candidate list. No campaign website or questionnaire response was found as of September 8, 2026; the official election filing is the only verifiable source for James Calvert, Jr..

Gary W. Achor, Jr.

Republican

Achor is a detective with the Hancock County Sheriff's Office, per The Daily Reporter. No campaign website or questionnaire response was found as of September 8, 2026. No campaign website or questionnaire response was found as of September 8, 2026. No campaign website or questionnaire response was found as of September 8, 2026.

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Candidate roster from official Hancock County Supervisor of Elections filings. Bios and priorities carry their attribution inline.
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