Warrick County, Indiana

Warrick County Sheriff

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

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Chief Deputy Paul M Kruse filed unopposed for the open sheriff's seat; sitting sheriff Michael Wilder is not a candidate, per the county's certified candidate list and the county's own sheriff's office page.

Paul M Kruse

Republican

Biography

Kruse serves as Chief Deputy of the Warrick County Sheriff's Office, having joined as a deputy in 2005 and worked as a motor patrol deputy, sergeant, narcotics detective and criminal detective before his appointment as the office's second-in-command, per the Warrick County Republicans.

Questions about this race

Who is running for Warrick County Sheriff in 2026?

When is the Warrick 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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Enter your ZIP code in the lookup at theballotbrief.com for the statewide and congressional races, or a full street address to add the county, city and district contests for that location.

Sources

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