Kerry Forestal
Democratic
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Kerry Forestal is the Marion County sheriff, elected in 2018 and 2022 after joining the sheriff's department in 1977. He served as U.S. Marshal for the Southern District of Indiana from 2010 to 2015 after being nominated by President Barack Obama.
Positions on the issues
His survey response listed safe schools, lower health care and child care costs, and holding utility companies accountable (per the Indiana Capital Chronicle's 2026 primary voter guide).
Said his first bill would require the Indiana Department of Correction to release sex offenders to the county where they were sentenced rather than using Indianapolis 'as a dumping ground' (per the Indiana Capital Chronicle's 2026 primary voter guide).
Experience
- Marion County sheriff (2018-present)
- U.S. Marshal, Southern District of Indiana (2010-2015)
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