Clay County, Indiana 2026 election

On November 3, 2026, Clay County elects its sheriff, prosecutor, county council and township officers: 31 races, 52 candidates. Parts of Clay County also vote in Clay Community Schools, linked below.

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County offices

10 races · 10 candidates

County Assessor

County Auditor

  • Patricia A. "Patti" Foxx Republican

County Commissioner, District 3

County Council Member, District 1

  • Jacqueline "Jackie" Mitchell Republican

County Council Member, District 2

  • Jason Britton Republican

County Council Member, District 3

  • Rob Carter Republican

County Council Member, District 4

  • David Amerman Republican

County Treasurer

Prosecuting Attorney

Sheriff

Brazil Township

2 races · 4 candidates

Brazil Township Board Member

  • Janet McClellan Republican
  • Michael "Mike" Branham Democratic
  • Michelle Harden-Price Republican

Brazil Township Trustee

  • Mark McCollum Republican

Cass Township

2 races · 4 candidates

Cass Township Board Member

  • Cheryl Stearley Republican
  • Michele D. Neese Republican
  • Patrick O. Reed Republican

Cass Township Trustee

  • Anna Long Republican

Dick Johnson Township

1 race · 2 candidates

Dick Johnson Township Board Member

  • Clark Ferguson Republican
  • Dale Loughmiller Republican

Harrison Township

2 races · 4 candidates

Harrison Township Board Member

  • Joseph "Joe" Edwards Republican
  • Rusty D. Sinders Republican
  • Treg Shidler Republican

Harrison Township Trustee

  • Matthew C. Weber Republican

Jackson Township

2 races · 4 candidates

Jackson Township Board Member

  • Brandon Crowley Republican
  • Eric L. "Rick" Wyndham Republican
  • Jana Wilkes Republican

Jackson Township Trustee

  • Ryan Keller Republican

Lewis Township

2 races · 4 candidates

Lewis Township Board Member

  • Bryan Husband Republican
  • Henry Buell Republican
  • Loren B. Holdaway Democratic

Lewis Township Trustee

  • Sandra Tschudny Democratic

Perry Township

2 races · 4 candidates

Perry Township Board Member

  • Kevin Barrett Republican
  • Kirby Barrett Republican
  • Shane Wiram Republican

Perry Township Trustee

  • Janice L. Myers Republican

Posey Township

2 races · 4 candidates

Posey Township Board Member

Posey Township Trustee

  • James "Jim" Smith Democratic

Sugar Ridge Township

2 races · 4 candidates

Sugar Ridge Township Board Member

  • Annette R. Ream Republican
  • Jon A. Romas Republican
  • Steven L. Stoelting Republican

Sugar Ridge Township Trustee

  • Amy A. Griffith Republican

Van Buren Township

2 races · 4 candidates

Van Buren Township Board Member

  • Barry Price Republican
  • Heather L. Wallace Republican
  • Ralph "Pete" Taylor Republican

Van Buren Township Trustee

  • Charles "Jeff" Thompson Republican

Washington Township

2 races · 4 candidates

Washington Township Board Member

  • Joshua C. Rector Republican
  • Kari Spelbring Republican
  • Tina Heffner Republican

Washington Township Trustee

  • DeAnna L. Steiner Republican