Knox County, Indiana 2026 election

On November 3, 2026, Knox County elects its sheriff, prosecutor, county council and township officers: 32 races, 65 candidates. Parts of Knox County also vote in Vincennes Community School Corporation, linked below.

Cities and towns in Knox County

Places that overlap Knox 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

  • Rita J. Meredith Republican

County Assessor

  • Zac Harper Republican

County Auditor

  • Lisa Clark - Benock Republican

County Commissioner, District 3

County Council Member, District 1

  • Terry Vieck Republican

County Council Member, District 2

  • Mike Morris Republican

County Council Member, District 3

  • Jay Yochum Republican

County Council Member, District 4

  • Brandy Toney Republican

County Recorder

County Surveyor

  • Nick Gartner Republican

Prosecuting Attorney

  • J. Dirk Carnahan Republican

Sheriff

Busseron Township

2 races · 6 candidates

Busseron Township Board Member

  • Cecil Meeks Democratic
  • Irene Hanger Republican
  • Jason A Irvine Republican
  • Kimela A "Kim" Meeks Democratic
  • Lori J Glass Democratic

Busseron Township Trustee

  • Ryan M Irvine Republican

Decker Township

2 races · 4 candidates

Decker Township Board Member

  • Aaron Beard Republican
  • Eric D Carter Republican
  • Jamie Newton Republican

Decker Township Trustee

  • Lucas J Beard Republican

Harrison Township

2 races · 3 candidates

Harrison Township Board Member

  • Gary Gene Williams Republican
  • Shawn B McDowell Democratic

Harrison Township Trustee

  • Toby Like Republican

Johnson Township

2 races · 5 candidates

Johnson Township Board Member

  • David Bruner Republican
  • Michael Kolhouse Republican
  • Stephen R Rusch Democratic
  • Tyler Hageman Democratic

Johnson Township Trustee

  • Aaron Morris Republican

Palmyra Township

2 races · 5 candidates

Palmyra Township Board Member

  • Alan Hutchens Democratic
  • Deborah A Pinney Democratic
  • Doug Hatton Democratic
  • Scott Brown Republican

Palmyra Township Trustee

  • Rachel M Carnahan Republican

Steen Township

2 races · 5 candidates

Steen Township Board Member

  • Brent McGiffen Republican
  • Jennifer K Page Democratic
  • Roger W Roberson Democratic

Steen Township Trustee

  • Eric D Murray Republican
  • Shelly A McCrary Democratic

Vigo Township

2 races · 6 candidates

Vigo Township Board Member

  • Amanda M Pahmeier Republican
  • Carol L Anderson Democratic
  • Karen Keasling Byrer Republican
  • Stacey J Kahre Republican

Vigo Township Trustee

  • Tara Sydow Republican
  • Terry Goff Democratic

Vincennes Township

2 races · 8 candidates

Vincennes Township Board Member

  • Chris Harmon Republican
  • Duane H Chattin Democratic
  • Isaac Brock Republican
  • Rebecca E Blagrave Democratic
  • Rene Lamontagna Democratic
  • Tracy L Walker Republican

Vincennes Township Trustee

  • Ashley L Carswell Democratic
  • Dennis Kordes Republican

Washington Township

2 races · 4 candidates

Washington Township Board Member

  • Dalene K Drake Republican
  • Ronald E McRae Democratic

Washington Township Trustee

  • Brian A Stephens Democratic
  • Tammy Todd Republican

Widner Township

2 races · 5 candidates

Widner Township Board Member

  • Gordon J. Clinkenbeard Republican
  • Joshua Trotter Republican
  • Peggy Isenhower Democratic

Widner Township Trustee

  • Courtney Durham Democratic
  • Richard J. Pea Republican