Indya Murray

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Indya Murray

Democratic Party

Elections and appointments

Last election

March 5, 2024

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Birthplace

Trenton, N.J.

Religion

Christian

Profession

Law enforcement

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Indya Murray (Democratic Party) ran for election for Tarrant County Sheriff in Texas. She lost in the Democratic primary on March 5, 2024.

Murray completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2024. Click here to read the survey answers.

Biography

Indya Murray was born in Trenton, New Jersey. Her career experience includes working in law enforcement. She is affiliated with the North Texas Crime Prevention Association.

Elections

2024

See also: Municipal elections in Tarrant County, Texas (2024)

General election

General election for Tarrant County Sheriff

Incumbent Bill Waybourn defeated Patrick Moses in the general election for Tarrant County Sheriff on November 5, 2024.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔	Submit photo	Bill Waybourn (R)	53.7	424,892
		Patrick Moses (D)	46.3	366,418

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	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 791,310
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Democratic primary election

Democratic primary for Tarrant County Sheriff

Patrick Moses defeated Indya Murray in the Democratic primary for Tarrant County Sheriff on March 5, 2024.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Patrick Moses	54.8	34,023
		Indya Murray	45.2	28,076

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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 62,099
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Republican primary election

Republican primary for Tarrant County Sheriff

Incumbent Bill Waybourn advanced from the Republican primary for Tarrant County Sheriff on March 5, 2024.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔	Submit photo	Bill Waybourn	100.0	112,653

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	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 112,653
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Endorsements

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Campaign themes

2024

Ballotpedia survey responses

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Indya Murray completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2024. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Murray's responses. Candidates are asked three required questions for this survey, but they may answer additional optional questions as well.

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Who are you? Tell us about yourself.

Indya Murray is a community leader, mother of three children: 20yo, 14yo, and 11yo, and public servant. She has unwavering dedication, commitment to serve, and a fiduciary steward. She has about 7 years of experience in law enforcement. She is currently the Kennedale Police Community Engagement Officer. Previously she was a UT Arlington Police Department Officer and before then, at Texas Department of Family & Protective Services for over 3 years of experience protecting and serving Texas families and children.

She is certified as a Sexual Assault Family Violence Investigator, Mental Health Peace Officer, and Crime Prevention Specialist. Indya is an executive board member of North Texas Crime Prevention Association as 1st VP of Training serving second term. Indya holds a BA in Sociology from Rider University, MA in Criminal Justice specializing in Criminal Investigation from Saint Leo University, and currently a Doctoral Candidate focusing on Business Administration specializing in Human Resource Management at Northcentral University.

Please list below 3 key messages of your campaign. What are the main points you want voters to remember about your goals for your time in office?

• Public safety is a priority and I aim to reshape the narrative of the office of Sheriff into one that is centered on the genuine welfare of the people she has sworn to serve and protect.
• I am a professional, responsible, and fiduciary who plans to prioritize accountability and transparency in the Sheriff's office.
• I offer a new approach to law enforcement which aligns with proactive perspectives of community-based partnerships. My commitment to innovation and a progressive mindset derives at strategic solutions. I am well-equipped to lead the sheriff's office with empathy and compassion into a future aligned with the evolving needs of our community.

What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?

I am personally passionate about mental health. I have two older siblings who struggle with mental health. Individuals who experience mental health crisis should be provided the proper treatment and care. An expansion of the diversion program is needed, and the services should be utilized instead of housing individuals who are mentally ill in the jails.

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