Marion County sheriff's race pits underdog against handpicked successor - IndyStar

Title: Marion County sheriff's race pits underdog against handpicked successor URL Source: https://www.indystar.com/story/news/politics/elections/voter-guide/2026/04/20/two-democrats-running-for-marion-county-sheriff-in-2026-elections/89610791007/ Published Time: 2026-04-20T10:02:52Z Markdown Content: VOTER GUIDE ## The outgoing sheriff's handpicked successor seems poised to win the Democratic nomination. But an underdog is pitching bold ideas with a grassroots style. Jordan Smith Indianapolis Star April 20, 2026, 6:02 a.m. ET Democratic Party leaders have lined up behind 40-year-law enforcement veteran Kelvis Williams for Marion County sheriff, including outgoing sheriff Kerry Forestal and his predecessor. Williams has raised over 10 times more money than his lone challenger in the May Democratic primary, Gregory Patrick.