What party is Steve (Top Guns) Ellis?

Steve (Top Guns) Ellis is running as a Republican.

Who is Steve (Top Guns) Ellis running against?

Derek Fell, for Vigo County Sheriff.

Should I vote for Steve (Top Guns) Ellis?

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Steve (Top Guns) Ellis

Republican · Candidate for Vigo County Sheriff · November 3, 2026

In office now

Steve (Top Guns) Ellis is the County Council Member, At-large. Steve (Top Guns) Ellis'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.

2 candidates ran for Vigo 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 Vigo 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

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Derek Fell · Democrat

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Quick answers

What party is Steve (Top Guns) Ellis?: Steve (Top Guns) Ellis is running as a Republican.
What does the Vigo 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.
Who is Steve (Top Guns) Ellis running against?: Derek Fell, for Vigo County Sheriff.
Should I vote for Steve (Top Guns) Ellis?: SpectrumVote doesn't endorse anyone or tell you how to vote. Compare Steve (Top Guns) Ellis's record, funding and endorsements with the other candidates in this race and decide based on what matters to you.

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