The Political Spotlight

Landon Dean is a lifelong citizen of Henry County, Indiana. He is a democrat candidate running for Sheriff of Henry County in the 2026 Election. He retired at the rank of Sergeant from the Henry County Sheriff's Department, after 27 years of service.

Since retiring from the HCSD, Dean has served as Chief of the Middletown, Indiana Police Department. He has also served, at the same time, as the interim Chief of the Knightstown, Indiana, Police Department for the past year. He helped rebuild and restaff that department, however, on Monday, April 13, 2026, he announced that he will step down from that interim position at the next Knightstown Council meeting on Thursday, April 16, 2026.

Dean ran for Sheriff twice in the past, once more than twenty years ago and again in 2022, losing to republican John M. Sproles.

Connect with Dean on social media at the following link:

https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61587646388488 . . .

#638 | Landon Dean (D) Candidate for Henry County Sheriff! & More! | The Political Spotlight

April 13th, 2026 | 1 hr 51 mins

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Join Host Kristopher H. Bilbrey as he welcomes Landon Dean, Democratic candidate for Henry County Sheriff, to the show. Dean, who is currently serving in his third year as Chief of the Middletown, Indiana, Police Department, retired from the Henry County Sheriff's Department after a 27-year career, during which he held numerous roles. Dean has also served as the interim Chief of the Knightstown, Indiana, Police Department for the past year. He helped rebuild and restaff the department and, just today, Monday, April 13, 2026, announced that he will step down from that interim position at the next Knightstown Council meeting. Dean ran for Sheriff twice, once more than twenty years ago and again in 2022, losing to the current Sheriff, John M. Sproles. Bilbrey and Dean discuss the campaign, Dean's thoughts on Henry County's current state, and Dean's plans for the county if elected. After the interview with candidate Landon Dean, Bilbrey then examines serious information he has been hearing from sources about the City of Muncie's Parks Department. #ThePoliticalSpotlight