Franklin County, Indiana 2026 election

On November 3, 2026, Franklin County elects its sheriff, prosecutor, county council and township officers: 36 races, 62 candidates. Parts of Franklin County also vote in Batesville Community School Corporation, linked below.

Cities and towns in Franklin County

Places that overlap Franklin County

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Statewide races on the Indiana ballot

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County offices

12 races · 14 candidates

Clerk of the Circuit Court

  • Ruth Ann Rowlett Republican

County Assessor

  • Debbie Schoettelkotte Republican

County Auditor

  • Austin Jolliff Republican

County Commissioner, District 1

County Commissioner, District 2

  • Bob Evans Republican
  • Michael L Wilson Independent

County Coroner

  • Aaron M Leffingwell Republican

County Council Member, District 1

County Council Member, District 2

  • Dean McQueen Republican

County Council Member, District 3

  • Eric Doll Republican

County Council Member, District 4

  • Jerry "Ruben" Hunt Republican

Prosecuting Attorney

  • Chris Huerkamp Republican

Sheriff

  • Adam W Henson Republican
  • Lucas Dakota Richardson Independent

Blooming Grove Township

2 races · 4 candidates

Blooming Grove Township Board Member

  • Jeffrey Sauerland Democratic
  • Kyle Hildebrand Republican
  • Neil Whittington Republican

Blooming Grove Township Trustee

  • Vivian "June" Shepler Democratic

Brookville Township

2 races · 6 candidates

Brookville Township Board Member

  • Cindy Kay Hall Republican
  • David Mark Kirk Democratic
  • Gary D Dorrel Republican
  • Roger J Bommer Republican

Brookville Township Trustee

  • Irwin "Irv" Vonderheide Republican
  • Vickie Victoria Johnson Democratic

Butler Township

2 races · 4 candidates

Butler Township Board Member

  • John Obermeyer V Democratic
  • Mel Pulskamp Democratic
  • Teresa Lynne Fledderman Democratic

Butler Township Trustee

  • Francis "Butch" Flaspohler Democratic

Fairfield Township

2 races · 4 candidates

Fairfield Township Board Member

  • Delores Dobbs Democratic
  • Laura Hodapp Democratic
  • Velda M Clark Democratic

Fairfield Township Trustee

  • Angela R Nobbe Democratic

Highland Township

2 races · 3 candidates

Highland Township Board Member

  • Michael E Kohlsdorf Republican
  • Michael Hoog Republican

Highland Township Trustee

  • Greg Reid Republican

Laurel Township

2 races · 3 candidates

Laurel Township Board Member

  • Jana Connolly Republican
  • Peter Connolly Republican

Laurel Township Trustee

  • Tonja French Republican

Metamora Township

2 races · 4 candidates

Metamora Township Board Member

  • Kirk P Shorter Republican
  • Larry Ferman Republican
  • Scott Lyle Republican

Metamora Township Trustee

  • Mike Ferman Republican

Posey Township

2 races · 4 candidates

Posey Township Board Member

  • Annette Hunter Republican
  • Roger L McQueen Republican
  • Tim Hollars Republican

Posey Township Trustee

  • Tristan "Tj" Hunter Republican

Ray Township

2 races · 4 candidates

Ray Township Board Member

  • John Livers Sr. Republican
  • Lawrence K Bedel Independent
  • Will Kellerman Republican

Ray Township Trustee

  • Joe Herbert Republican

Salt Creek Township

2 races · 4 candidates

Salt Creek Township Board Member

  • Bernard "Bernie" Meyer Democratic
  • Brian Moning Republican
  • Laura Moning Wilson Republican

Salt Creek Township Trustee

  • Louie Lane III Republican

Springfield Township

2 races · 4 candidates

Springfield Township Board Member

  • Erv Roberts Republican
  • Judy Dorrel Republican
  • Mary Burk Republican

Springfield Township Trustee

  • Daniel Joseph Belmonte Republican

Whitewater Township

2 races · 4 candidates

Whitewater Township Board Member

  • Dee Ann Harding Republican
  • Katharine H Burger Republican
  • Rosella Goodin Republican

Whitewater Township Trustee

  • Kelly P McMillin Republican