12-04-2025
Culp to announce candidacy for sheriff
GOSHEN — Capt. Mike Culp, a 20-plus-year veteran of the Elkhart County Sheriff's Office, will announce his candidacy for sheriff on April 19 on the steps of the courthouse.
At the campaign launch rally, Culp will share his vision for the office and his experience, and announce key support from the community, a release from his campaign said. Media, supporters and those wishing to learn more were invited to attend. The event begins at 10:30 a.m.
He is the second candidate to seek the office on the Republican ticket in the 2026 election. Capt. Brian Holloman, a 30-year law enforcement veteran, announced his candidacy in January.
Culp was born and raised just south of New Paris and is a lifelong resident of Elkhart County. He as over 14 years of division command-level experience as the Patrol Division commander and in his current role as the commander of the Administrative Services Division. In these positions, he has gained extensive management and command experience, preparing him to lead one of the largest sheriff's offices in Indiana, the release states.
He has served as the coordinator for the Elkhart County Traffic Safety Partnership for 11 years, managing the Indiana Criminal Justice Institute Comprehensive Highway Injury Reduction Program grant. During his patrol days, he was an operator with the Emergency Services Unit (now a component of Elkhart County Regional SWAT) as a precision marksman, perimeter element leader and later as the overall tactical team commander.
Culp has been married to his wife Angela for 24 years. They have three children and are members of Nappanee Missionary Church.
