County Sheriff
St. Joseph County, Indiana
My vote power: Above average
What does this office do?
- Running police patrols and deputies in the county
- Running the county jail
- Carrying out evictions, warrants, and other court orders
Affects: Immigration, Public Safety and Crime Control, Criminal Justice and Civil Liberties,
Candidates:
Republican
Rod Laureys is a former U.S. Marine and South Bend Police officer who served as an ATF Task Force Officer and firearms instructor.
Democratic
Scott Ruszkowski is the 2026 Democratic candidate for St. Joseph County Sheriff and South Bend Police Chief.
Sources: stjoepros.org · in.gov