Wells County, Indiana 2026 election

On November 3, 2026, Wells County elects its sheriff, prosecutor, county council and township officers: 28 races, 46 candidates.

Cities and towns in Wells County

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County offices

10 races · 10 candidates

Clerk of the Circuit Court

  • Rhonda Gentis Republican

County Assessor

  • Laura Roberts Republican

County Auditor

  • Beth Davis Republican

County Commissioner, District 1

County Council Member, District 1

  • Brian James Lambert Republican

County Council Member, District 2

  • Steven R Huggins Republican

County Council Member, District 3

  • Todd J. Mahnensmith Republican

County Council Member, District 4

  • Brandon Harnish Republican

Prosecuting Attorney

  • Colin Z. Andrews Republican

Sheriff

  • Chip Swindell Republican

Chester Township

2 races · 3 candidates

Chester Township Board Member

  • Lynn Blevins Republican
  • Tanner Prible Republican

Chester Township Trustee

  • Steve Studebaker Republican

Harrison Township

2 races · 4 candidates

Harrison Township Board Member

  • Dayle Mentzer Republican
  • Jacinda Noe Republican
  • Susan Popplewell Republican

Harrison Township Trustee

  • Jim Bowman Republican

Jackson Township

2 races · 4 candidates

Jackson Township Board Member

  • Benjamin Morton Republican
  • Bruce E. Leas Republican
  • Chad Roush Republican

Jackson Township Trustee

  • Bruce A. Herr Republican

Jefferson Township

2 races · 4 candidates

Jefferson Township Board Member

  • Debra J. Cushman Republican
  • Mark Joseph Vachon Republican
  • Scott J. Burke Republican

Jefferson Township Trustee

  • Aj Springer Republican

Lancaster Township

2 races · 4 candidates

Lancaster Township Board Member

  • James "Greg" Steele Republican
  • James A. Wolf Republican
  • Richard R "Rick" Smith Republican

Lancaster Township Trustee

Liberty Township

2 races · 4 candidates

Liberty Township Board Member

  • Bruce Taylor Republican
  • E. Richard Borror Republican
  • Larry A Daugherty Republican

Liberty Township Trustee

  • Chase Gentis Republican

Nottingham Township

2 races · 4 candidates

Nottingham Township Board Member

  • Edward R. Herman Republican
  • Mike Pursifull Republican
  • Robin J. Gentis Republican

Nottingham Township Trustee

  • Mark Shaffer Democratic

Rockcreek Township

2 races · 5 candidates

Rockcreek Township Board Member

  • Dylan McIntosh Democratic
  • John Legge Republican
  • Kerry Roberts Republican
  • Lindsay Jo Burnau Republican

Rockcreek Township Trustee

  • Douglas Dohrman Republican

Union Township

2 races · 4 candidates

Union Township Board Member

  • Jason B Schindler Republican
  • Robert L. Caley Republican
  • Wesley "Butch" Crickard Republican

Union Township Trustee

  • Brian D. Imel Republican