Chris Holder
Republican · IN · Shelby County Sheriff
Chris Holder has been Shelby County Sheriff since March 2026 and has worked in the sheriff's department since 1991, most recently as chief deputy. His priorities are fighting crimes against children and helping people leaving jail get ID and housing.
Where Chris Holder stands, based on their records
Supports
Public Safety and Crime Control (1 record)
Track record
Track record — Public Safety and Crime Control
Public Safety and Crime Control · 1 support
Backed a five-year, $582,816 lease for body cameras and car cameras for sheriff's deputies and jail officers, while serving as chief deputy. He said the county's insurer was pushing for the cameras. County commissioners approved the lease 3-0.
August 25, 2025Supports Public Safety and Crime Control
Source: commissioners.shelby.in.datapitstop.us
Track record — General
General · 2 records
Presented a $116,616 contract to replace the two boilers that heat the county jail. County commissioners approved it 3-0.
April 20, 2026
Source: commissioners.shelby.in.datapitstop.us
Became Shelby County Sheriff after local Republican precinct leaders picked him by a 19-12 vote. He took over the rest of retired Sheriff Louie Koch's term.
March 5, 2026
Source: giant.fm
Past race Chris Holder ran in:
- Shelby County Sheriff · November 3, 2026 · Shelby County, Indiana · incumbent