Anthony Gamble, a 32-year veteran of Marion County law enforcement, has announced his candidacy for Marion County sheriff in the 2026 election.
Marion County Sheriff Ronnie “Bo” Burnett, a Republican first elected in 2002, is not seeking another term.
Gamble, a Democrat and a sergeant at the Sheriff’s Office, said he will draw on his long experience with the department and his leadership role as a supervisor, according to an emailed announcement. Gamble said he has earned a reputation as a servant leader with established principles for leading the Sheriff’s Office with integrity and transparency.
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“I am running for sheriff because I believe this office should be about the people, and I want to bring that focus back,” Gamble said in the announcement. “I am prepared to give the people of Marion County a sheriff’s department that is fair and accountable, one that they can trust and have confidence in knowing our neighborhoods, schools and workplaces will be kept safe and protected.”