Elkhart County, Indiana 2026 election

On November 3, 2026, Elkhart County elects its sheriff, prosecutor, county council and township officers: 43 races, 92 candidates.

Cities and towns in Elkhart County

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Statewide races on the Indiana ballot

Clerk of the Circuit Court

County Assessor

County Auditor

  • Tiara Jackson Republican

County Commissioner, District 1

  • Amy Green Independent
  • Bob Barnes Republican
  • Ralph Spelbring Democratic

County Council Member, District 1

  • Douglas S Graham Republican

County Council Member, District 2

County Council Member, District 3

County Council Member, District 4

  • Brian Clayton Republican

County Recorder

  • Kaala Baker Republican

Prosecuting Attorney

Sheriff

Baugo Township Board Member

  • Jeff Broadwick Republican
  • Madeline A Smith Republican
  • Marilyn A Bender Republican

Baugo Township Trustee

  • Brian J Kamp Republican
  • Meg R Kauffman Independent

Benton Township Board Member

  • Richard Erb Republican
  • Robert E Geiger Republican
  • Steve Showalter Republican

Benton Township Trustee

  • Erik Parcell Republican

Cleveland Township Board Member

  • Erin Hartman Republican
  • Jason Stutsman Republican
  • Matthew Hartman Republican

Cleveland Township Trustee

  • Kathy J Gordon Republican

Clinton Township Board Member

  • Dean Rink Republican
  • Gary K. Kauffman Republican
  • Kathy Sark Republican

Clinton Township Trustee

  • Toni Miller Republican

Concord Township Board Member

  • Howard L Turner Democratic
  • James D Beck Republican
  • Jerry Adkins Republican
  • Kenneth Davis Republican

Concord Township Trustee

  • Cynthia S Hines Democratic
  • James E Weeber Republican

Township Board Member

  • Christopher "Chris" Shetler Republican
  • H Wayne Jennette Republican
  • Jacob A Putnam Democratic
  • Rose Goyette Democratic
  • Susie Rogers Republican
  • Tara "Bee" Melinoe Democratic

Township Trustee

Harrison Township Board Member

  • Alexander R McBride Democratic
  • Brian Ramer Republican
  • Galen Witmer Republican
  • Tim Stutsman Republican

Harrison Township Trustee

  • Kerry Yaw Republican

Jackson Township Board Member

  • Bruce Korenstra Republican
  • Jill Garris Republican
  • Skyler C Garner Republican

Jackson Township Trustee

Jefferson Township Board Member

  • Debra Johnson Republican
  • Gregory A Swank Republican
  • James "Jim" Weldy Republican

Jefferson Township Trustee

  • Alan S Wise Republican

Locke Township Board Member

  • Edward C Pippenger Republican
  • Tena Sheets Republican
  • Wayne D Klotz Republican

Locke Township Trustee

  • Peggy Hunsberger Republican

Middlebury Township Board Member

  • Daniel "Dan" Frederick Republican
  • Jerry L Weaver Republican
  • Mark Swendsen Republican

Middlebury Township Trustee

Olive Township Board Member

  • David Gongwer Republican
  • Lisa Evers Marker Republican
  • Tara Lee Lengacher Republican

Olive Township Trustee

  • Steven D Shively Republican

Osolo Township Board Member

  • Angela M Davis Democratic
  • Penny Nichols Democratic
  • Rodney E Hohman Republican
  • Steven A Crawford Republican
  • Tracy M Tibbetts Republican

Osolo Township Trustee

  • Carol Mcdowell Republican
  • Holly A. Crume Democratic

Union Township Board Member

  • Brent Reed Republican
  • Jacob Dermott Republican
  • Jason King Republican

Union Township Trustee

  • Kenneth A Miller Republican

Washington Township Board Member

  • Dennis L Swartz Republican
  • Greg W Bailey Republican
  • Jennifer S Thomas Republican

Washington Township Trustee

  • Michael Lee Republican