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Morgan County, Indiana

Morgan County Sheriff

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.

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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.

Dan J. Downing

Republican

Biography
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.
Top Priorities
  • More community outreach and transparency, including scam-prevention seminars for the elderly
  • More resources for the county's drug task force to address drug addiction
Per the per the Morgan County Correspondent.

Questions about this race

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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Sources
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Candidate roster from official Morgan County and state election office filings. Bios and priorities carry their attribution inline.
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