Dearborn County Sheriff

Last updated Sun, Nov 8, 3:15 AM ET

1 candidate · General election, November 3, 2026

Results so far: Unofficial count as of Nov 7, 10:22 a.m. ET, with 4,831 of 5,067 precincts reporting: Carl Pieczonka (Republican) 13,082 (100.0%). From the official election results site (enr.indianavoters.in.gov). SpectrumVote doesn't call races; results are official only once the state certifies them. Official results.

What this office does

The county's chief law-enforcement officer. Runs the sheriff's office and usually the county jail, patrols areas outside city police departments, and serves court papers.

Immigration enforcement (ICE 287(g))

Dearborn County's sheriff's office has 2 agreements with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) under the 287(g) program: Jail Enforcement Model (signed June 25, 2026); Warrant Service Officer (signed June 25, 2026).

  • Jail Enforcement Model: identifying and processing people booked into the county jail on state or local charges who may be removable.
  • Warrant Service Officer: serving ICE administrative warrants on people already held in the county jail.

Under 287(g), ICE trains and authorizes local officers to carry out some federal immigration duties. From ICE's list of participating agencies, as of October 28, 2026. Whether to keep, change or end an agreement is up to the sheriff.

Candidates

Carl Pieczonka

Republican
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Quick answers

What are the results so far?
Unofficial count as of Nov 7, 10:22 a.m. ET, with 4,831 of 5,067 precincts reporting: Carl Pieczonka (Republican) 13,082 (100.0%). From the official election results site (enr.indianavoters.in.gov). SpectrumVote doesn't call races; results are official only once the state certifies them.
Who is running for Dearborn County Sheriff in 2026?
Carl Pieczonka (Republican).
What does this office do?
The county's chief law-enforcement officer. Runs the sheriff's office and usually the county jail, patrols areas outside city police departments, and serves court papers.
Who should I vote for in the Dearborn County Sheriff race?
SpectrumVote doesn't endorse anyone or tell you how to vote. Compare each candidate's record, funding, outside spending and endorsements on this page, then decide based on the issues that matter most to you. Enter your address at spectrumvote.com to see this race next to everything else on your ballot.
When is the election?
The general election was Tuesday, November 3, 2026. Counts are unofficial until each state certifies its results over the following weeks; your state or county election office has the official results.

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