James M. (Jim) Smith

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James M. (Jim) Smith is the Sheriff. James M. (Jim) Smith's page: the office they hold, how to reach it and where they stand.

About this race

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.

1 candidate ran for Kosciusko County Sheriff in the general election on Tuesday, November 3, 2026.

Immigration enforcement (ICE 287(g))

ICE's list of 287(g) participating agencies shows no agreement for Kosciusko County's sheriff's office.

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.

Where they stand

Moderately right, from their state-legislature votes (Shor–McCarty). From their roll-call votes in the Indiana Senate, 2011–2018.

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What party is James M. (Jim) Smith?

James M. (Jim) Smith is running as a Republican.

What does the Kosciusko County Sheriff seat 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.

Is James M. (Jim) Smith liberal or conservative?

On SpectrumVote's left–right scale, James M. (Jim) Smith is moderately right, from their state-legislature votes (Shor–McCarty). This comes from published research, not our opinion.

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