Blackford County, Indiana 2026 election

On November 3, 2026, Blackford County elects its sheriff, prosecutor, county council and township officers: 17 races, 23 candidates. Parts of Blackford County also vote in Blackford County Schools, linked below.

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Statewide races on the Indiana ballot

Every Indiana ballot also has 3 statewide races: Secretary of State, Comptroller and Treasurer of State.

County offices

11 races · 14 candidates

County Assessor

  • Sheila Hyer Republican

County Auditor

  • Lisa Flint Simmons Republican

County Commissioner, District 2

County Coroner

  • Adam Solga Republican

County Council Member, District 1

  • Ashlee Beeman Democratic
  • Jeff Whetzel Republican

County Council Member, District 2

  • Heather Scaggs Republican

County Council Member, District 3

  • Deb Grider Republican
  • John Velasquez Democratic

County Council Member, District 4

  • Kyle Lechien Republican

County Surveyor

  • Chris Green Republican

Prosecuting Attorney

  • Aaron M. Henderson Republican

Sheriff

Harrison Township

2 races · 4 candidates

Harrison Township Board Member

  • Debra Penrod Republican
  • Joel Neff Republican
  • Lucrethia Altman Democratic

Harrison Township Trustee

  • Kimberly Twibell Republican

Jackson Township

1 race · 1 candidate

Jackson Township Trustee

  • Jennifer Kaufman Republican

Licking Township

2 races · 3 candidates

Licking Township Board Member

  • Amy S Lathem Republican
  • Gloria J Mahan Democratic

Licking Township Trustee

  • Stephen Hurd Republican

Washington Township

1 race · 1 candidate

Washington Township Trustee

  • Courtney Lechien Republican