See where Downing stand on the budget and health care. Names follow official Morgan County election filings. Certified results will appear here once the election office certifies the count. Indiana certifies the general election by November 24, 2026; county canvasses are due November 16. Official results: enr.indianavoters.in.gov.
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.
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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 was 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. See where they stand on the budget and health care.
When is the Morgan County Sheriff election in Indiana?
Election Day was Tuesday, November 3, 2026. Certified results will appear on this page as the election office certifies them. Indiana certifies the general election by November 24, 2026; county canvasses are due November 16. Official results: https://enr.indianavoters.in.gov/. Voting rules for Indiana are on the Indiana election hub at theballotbrief.com.
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Who won the Morgan County Sheriff race?
Not yet reported by the outlets we checked; Indiana certifies on November 24. We do not call races.
Candidate roster from official Morgan County and state election office filings, last verified October 14, 2026. Bios and priorities carry their attribution inline.
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