Allen County

Allen County Sample Ballot & Voter Guide 2026

43 candidates are tracked across 26 Allen County races for the 2026 election, led by the Allen County Superior Court Judge, Civil No. 2 contest. Preview your Allen County, Indiana sample ballot for 2026: browse tracked local races, then enter your ZIP code to confirm which districts and offices appear on your exact ballot.

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Election DayNov. 3, 2026
StateIndiana
Races Listed26
Profiles43

Allen County Sample Ballot 2026: Races We’re Tracking

Local races are address-specific. This guide previews tracked contests, while the lookup tool narrows the list to a voter’s exact address. Tap any name to see the race, full candidate profiles, and everything else on your exact ballot. Indiana Democratic and Republican nominees were chosen at the May 5 primary (plurality, no runoffs); Libertarian nominees at the party's convention and the statewide offices at the party state conventions. The field is the Secretary of State's 2026 general election candidate list (updated August 27, 2026). Indiana prints unopposed candidates; declared write-in candidates are counted but their names never print.

Craig J Bobay (Non Partisan) is on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Allen County Superior Court Judge, Civil No. 2, per the Secretary of State's 2026 general election candidate list (updated August 27, 2026). Indiana prints unopposed candidates.

  • Craig J Bobay · Non PartisanIncumbent
    Craig J. Bobay was appointed to the Allen Superior Court's Civil Division in June 2013 and was re-elected to the position in 2014 and 2020, per Allen County government, Meet the Judges. No campaign website or questionnaire response was found as of September 8, 2026.

Jennifer L. DeGroote (Non Partisan) is on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Allen County Superior Court Judge, Civil No. 3, per the Secretary of State's 2026 general election candidate list (updated August 27, 2026). Indiana prints unopposed candidates.

  • Jennifer L. DeGroote · Non PartisanIncumbent
    Jennifer L. DeGroote has served the Allen Superior Court, Civil Division, as a judicial officer since 1999, per Allen County government, Meet the Judges. No campaign website or questionnaire response was found as of September 8, 2026.

Christina Gull (Non Partisan), Samuel R. Keirns (Non Partisan), Jesus (Rick) Trevino (Non Partisan) are on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Allen County Superior Court Judge, Criminal No. 5, per the Secretary of State's 2026 general election candidate list (updated August 27, 2026).

  • Christina Gull · Non Partisan
    Christina Gull appears on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Allen County Superior Court Judge, Criminal No. 5, per the county elections office's certified candidate list. No campaign website or questionnaire response was found as of September 8, 2026.
  • Samuel R. Keirns · Non PartisanIncumbent
    Samuel R. Keirns currently serves as a magistrate in the Allen Superior Court's criminal division, per Indiana Judicial Branch court directory. No campaign website or questionnaire response was found as of September 8, 2026.
  • Jesus (Rick) Trevino · Non PartisanIncumbent
    Jesus R. Trevino currently serves as a magistrate in the Allen County court system, per Indiana Judicial Branch court directory. No campaign website or questionnaire response was found as of September 8, 2026.

David M Zent (Non Partisan) is on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Allen County Superior Court Judge, Criminal No. 6, per the Secretary of State's 2026 general election candidate list (updated August 27, 2026). Indiana prints unopposed candidates.

  • David M Zent · Non PartisanIncumbent
    David M. Zent has served as a judge in the Allen Superior Court's Criminal Division since January 1, 2019, per Allen County government, Meet the Judges. No campaign website or questionnaire response was found as of September 8, 2026.

Brent A. Ecenbarger (Non Partisan) is on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Allen County Superior Court Judge, Family Relations No. 7, per the Secretary of State's 2026 general election candidate list (updated August 27, 2026). Indiana prints unopposed candidates.

  • Brent A. Ecenbarger · Non PartisanIncumbent
    Brent A. Ecenbarger was appointed to the Allen Superior Court's Family Relations Division in September 2025, per Allen County government, Meet the Judges. No campaign website or questionnaire response was found as of September 8, 2026.

Tesa Helge (Republican) is on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Allen County Prosecuting Attorney, per the Secretary of State's 2026 general election candidate list (updated August 27, 2026). Indiana prints unopposed candidates.

  • Tesa Helge · Republican
    Tesa Helge appears on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Allen County Prosecuting Attorney, per the county elections office's certified candidate list. No campaign website or questionnaire response was found as of September 8, 2026.

Keri Roby (Democratic), Toshua Manuel (Republican) are on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Allen County Circuit Court Clerk, per the Secretary of State's 2026 general election candidate list (updated August 27, 2026).

  • Keri Roby · Democratic
    Keri Roby filed to run for Allen County Circuit Court Clerk on January 29, 2026 and is campaigning to become the next clerk of the Allen Circuit and Superior Courts, per Fort Wayne Journal Gazette. No campaign website or questionnaire response was found as of September 8, 2026.
  • Toshua Manuel · Republican
    Manuel has served as chief deputy clerk in the Allen County Clerk's Office since May 2023, following more than 25 years in the office in roles including election security manager, central services manager, and court records deputy, per the campaign site. Manuel holds an MBA and two business administration degrees from Indiana Wesleyan University along with election administration certifications from Ball State and Auburn, per the campaign site.
    Priorities: Improving office processes to serve the community efficiently and cost-effectively · Applying decades of experience and working relationships built in the Clerk's office (per the campaign site)

Nikole Gillum (Democratic), Jacquelynn Scheuman (Republican) are on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Allen County Auditor, per the Secretary of State's 2026 general election candidate list (updated August 27, 2026).

  • Nikole Gillum · Democratic
    Nikole Gillum filed as the Democratic candidate for Allen County Auditor on June 15, 2026, per Allen County official candidate filing report. No campaign website or questionnaire response was found as of September 8, 2026.
  • Jacquelynn Scheuman · Republican
    Jacquelynn Scheuman filed as the Republican candidate for Allen County Auditor, per Allen County official candidate filing report. No campaign website or questionnaire response was found as of September 8, 2026.

Cheyenne Stoppenhagen (Democratic), Nicole Keesling (Republican) are on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Allen County Recorder, per the Secretary of State's 2026 general election candidate list (updated August 27, 2026).

  • Cheyenne Stoppenhagen · Democratic
    Cheyenne Stoppenhagen appears on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Allen County Recorder, per the county elections office's certified candidate list. No campaign website or questionnaire response was found as of September 8, 2026.
  • Nicole Keesling · Republican
    Nicole Keesling filed for reelection as Allen County Recorder after first being elected in 2022; before that she served as a Records Controller in the office for a little over three years, and earlier as a scheduler in the Washington, D.C. office of Congressman Jim Banks, per Fort Wayne Journal Gazette. No campaign website or questionnaire response was found as of September 8, 2026.

Troy R Hershberger (Republican) is on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Allen County Sheriff, per the Secretary of State's 2026 general election candidate list (updated August 27, 2026). Indiana prints unopposed candidates.

  • Troy R Hershberger · Republican
    Troy R Hershberger appears on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Allen County Sheriff, per the county elections office's certified candidate list. No campaign website or questionnaire response was found as of September 8, 2026.

Stacey O'Day (Republican) is on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Allen County Assessor, per the Secretary of State's 2026 general election candidate list (updated August 27, 2026). Indiana prints unopposed candidates.

  • Stacey O'Day · Republican
    Stacey O'Day appears on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Allen County Assessor, per the county elections office's certified candidate list. No campaign website or questionnaire response was found as of September 8, 2026.

Kate Conner (Democratic), Ozzie Mitson (Republican) are on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Allen County Commissioner, District 2, per the Secretary of State's 2026 general election candidate list (updated August 27, 2026).

  • Kate Conner · Democratic
    Kate Conner was born and raised in Fort Wayne and graduated from Northrop High School in 2011; she worked in the restaurant industry for about 15 years before moving into financial-sector work focused on analysis and process improvement since 2021, per Kate Conner campaign site.
    Priorities: Supporting local job creation and limiting developer-friendly tax breaks that raise living costs · Reducing reliance on corporate tax abatements to fund essential services and infrastructure · Strengthening zoning ordinances to protect agricultural and residential areas (per the campaign site)
  • Ozzie Mitson · Republican
    Ozzie Mitson
    Ozzie Mitson is a Fort Wayne native who has worked as a congressional staffer and in municipal government, and currently serves as Director of Government Affairs for IU Health Fort Wayne, per Ozzie Mitson campaign site.
    Priorities: Maintaining safe roads, bridges, and drainage systems · Fiscal responsibility, including reducing waste and keeping government lean · Supporting law enforcement and first responders (per the campaign site)

Jorge Fernandez (Democratic), Paul Moss (Republican) are on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Allen County Commissioner, District 3, per the Secretary of State's 2026 general election candidate list (updated August 27, 2026).

  • Jorge Fernandez · Democratic
    Jorge Fernandez is an educator who previously sought the Allen County Commissioner District 3 seat in 2022 and 2025 before running again in 2026, per WANE 15. No campaign website or questionnaire response was found as of September 8, 2026.
  • Paul Moss · Republican
    Paul Moss
    Paul Moss holds a bachelor's degree in Health Services Administration from Indiana University and previously worked as a healthcare CEO, per Paul Moss campaign site. Moss served two terms on the Allen County Council, including as Council President, and has served on the Allen County Public Library Board of Trustees, per Paul Moss campaign site.
    Priorities: Strategic and transparent county spending, with pushback on unnecessary government growth · Supporting law enforcement and public safety · Long-term planning and preventive maintenance of roads, bridges, and public facilities (per the campaign site)

Melissa Fisher (Democratic), Mike Clendenen (Republican) are on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Allen County Council, District 1, per the Secretary of State's 2026 general election candidate list (updated August 27, 2026).

  • Melissa Fisher · Democratic
    Melissa Fisher appears on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Allen County Council, District 1, per the county elections office's certified candidate list. No campaign website or questionnaire response was found as of September 8, 2026.
  • Mike Clendenen · Republican
    Mike Clendenen filed for Allen County Council District 1 as a Republican on January 12, 2026, per Fort Wayne Journal Gazette. No campaign website or questionnaire response was found as of September 8, 2026.

Mark Hagar (Republican) is on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Allen County Council, District 2, per the Secretary of State's 2026 general election candidate list (updated August 27, 2026). Indiana prints unopposed candidates.

  • Mark Hagar · Republican
    Mark Hagar appears on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Allen County Council, District 2, per the county elections office's certified candidate list. No campaign website or questionnaire response was found as of September 8, 2026.

Stacey Freeman (Democratic), Eric (ET) Tippmann (Republican) are on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Allen County Council, District 3, per the Secretary of State's 2026 general election candidate list (updated August 27, 2026).

  • Stacey Freeman · Democratic
    Stacey Freeman filed for Allen County Council District 3 as a Democratic candidate on February 6, 2026, per Fort Wayne Journal Gazette. No campaign website or questionnaire response was found as of September 8, 2026.
  • Eric (ET) Tippmann · Republican
    Eric Tippmann filed for Allen County Council District 3 as a Republican on January 13, 2026, per Fort Wayne Journal Gazette. No campaign website or questionnaire response was found as of September 8, 2026.

Lee Castillo (Democratic), Don Wyss (Republican) are on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Allen County Council, District 4, per the Secretary of State's 2026 general election candidate list (updated August 27, 2026).

  • Lee Castillo · Democratic
    Lee Castillo filed for Allen County Council District 4 as a Democratic candidate on January 28, 2026, per Fort Wayne Journal Gazette. No campaign website or questionnaire response was found as of September 8, 2026.
  • Don Wyss · Republican
    Don Wyss filed for Allen County Council District 4 as a Republican on January 7, 2026, per Fort Wayne Journal Gazette. No campaign website or questionnaire response was found as of September 8, 2026.

Blaine Sefton (Democratic), Tyler Johnson (Republican) are on the November 3 ballot for Indiana Senate District 14; Tyler Johnson is the sitting member, per the General Assembly caucus rosters. Democratic and Republican nominees were chosen at the May 5 primary; Libertarian nominees at the party's convention. The field is the Secretary of State's 2026 general election candidate list (updated August 27, 2026). This seat is elected by district; only the district covering your address appears on your ballot.

  • Blaine Sefton · Democratic
    Blaine Sefton is the Democratic candidate for Indiana Senate District 14 on the November 3, 2026 ballot, per the Secretary of State's 2026 general election candidate list. No campaign website or questionnaire response was found as of September 8, 2026.
  • Tyler Johnson · RepublicanIncumbent
    Tyler Johnson is the Republican candidate for Indiana Senate District 14 on the November 3, 2026 ballot, per the Secretary of State's 2026 general election candidate list. Tyler Johnson is a sitting member for the district, per the General Assembly caucus rosters. Johnson is an emergency room physician, per the Indiana Senate Republicans caucus profile. He has represented Senate District 14, covering Leo and parts of Allen and DeKalb counties, since being elected in 2022, per the same profile. He serves as Assistant Majority Caucus Chair and sits on the Health and Provider Services Committee, per the caucus profile. No campaign website or questionnaire response was found as of September 8, 2026.

Julie McGill (Democratic), Liz Brown (Republican) are on the November 3 ballot for Indiana Senate District 15; Liz Brown is the sitting member, per the General Assembly caucus rosters. Democratic and Republican nominees were chosen at the May 5 primary; Libertarian nominees at the party's convention. The field is the Secretary of State's 2026 general election candidate list (updated August 27, 2026). This seat is elected by district; only the district covering your address appears on your ballot.

  • Julie McGill · Democratic
    Julie McGill is the Democratic candidate for Indiana Senate District 15 on the November 3, 2026 ballot, per the Secretary of State's 2026 general election candidate list. Founded and runs a home care business and manages rental properties; she has lived in Fort Wayne her entire life, per Indiana Capital Chronicle voter guide. Holds a bachelor's degree in mathematics and a master's degree in actuarial science, per Indiana Capital Chronicle voter guide. No campaign website or questionnaire response was found as of September 8, 2026.
    Priorities: Addressing Indiana's Medicaid waiver waitlist · Closing coverage gaps in the Healthy Indiana Plan (per the Indiana Capital Chronicle voter guide)
  • Liz Brown · RepublicanIncumbent
    Liz Brown is the Republican candidate for Indiana Senate District 15 on the November 3, 2026 ballot, per the Secretary of State's 2026 general election candidate list. Liz Brown is a sitting member for the district, per the General Assembly caucus rosters. Brown owns Brown Mediation LLC and is licensed to practice law in Indiana and Ohio, per the Indiana Senate Republicans caucus profile. She has represented Senate District 15 in Fort Wayne since being elected in 2014, after previously serving on the Fort Wayne City Council, per the same profile. She chairs the Senate Judiciary Committee, per the caucus profile. No campaign website or questionnaire response was found as of September 8, 2026.

Timothy C. Murphy (Democratic), Blake Fiechter (Republican) are on the November 3 ballot for Indiana Senate District 19. Not on the November ballot: Travis Holdman, the sitting member per the roster. Democratic and Republican nominees were chosen at the May 5 primary; Libertarian nominees at the party's convention. The field is the Secretary of State's 2026 general election candidate list (updated August 27, 2026). This seat is elected by district; only the district covering your address appears on your ballot.

  • Timothy C. Murphy · Democratic
    Timothy C. Murphy is the Democratic candidate for Indiana Senate District 19 on the November 3, 2026 ballot, per the Secretary of State's 2026 general election candidate list. No campaign website or questionnaire response was found as of September 8, 2026.
  • Blake Fiechter · Republican
    Blake Fiechter is the Republican candidate for Indiana Senate District 19 on the November 3, 2026 ballot, per the Secretary of State's 2026 general election candidate list. No campaign website or questionnaire response was found as of September 8, 2026.

Phil GiaQuinta (Democratic) is on the November 3 ballot for Indiana House District 80; Phil GiaQuinta is the sitting member, per the General Assembly caucus rosters. Democratic and Republican nominees were chosen at the May 5 primary; Libertarian nominees at the party's convention. The field is the Secretary of State's 2026 general election candidate list (updated August 27, 2026). This seat is elected by district; only the district covering your address appears on your ballot.

  • Phil GiaQuinta · DemocraticIncumbent
    Phil GiaQuinta is a customer account manager for Fort Wayne City Utilities who represents Indiana House District 80, per the Indiana House Democratic Caucus. He was elected to the Indiana House in 2006 and became House Democratic Caucus Leader in November 2018, per the caucus profile. He is the son of former state representative Ben GiaQuinta, per the caucus profile. No campaign website or questionnaire response was found as of September 8, 2026.

Sharon L Wight (Democratic), Martin Carbaugh (Republican) are on the November 3 ballot for Indiana House District 81; Martin Carbaugh is the sitting member, per the General Assembly caucus rosters. Democratic and Republican nominees were chosen at the May 5 primary; Libertarian nominees at the party's convention. The field is the Secretary of State's 2026 general election candidate list (updated August 27, 2026). This seat is elected by district; only the district covering your address appears on your ballot.

  • Sharon L Wight · Democratic
    Sharon L Wight is the Democratic candidate for Indiana House District 81 on the November 3, 2026 ballot, per the Secretary of State's 2026 general election candidate list. Is a lifelong district resident with two master's degrees who works in educational technology and teaches as an adjunct professor, per Journal Gazette.
    Priorities: Education · Healthcare · Economic growth (per the campaign site)
  • Martin Carbaugh · RepublicanIncumbent
    Martin Carbaugh represents House District 81 in the northwestern portion of Fort Wayne and part of Allen County. He works as a financial planner at Financial Focus and has served in the House since 2012, chairing the House Insurance Committee, according to the Indiana House Republican Caucus. He volunteers with Junior Achievement teaching financial literacy, per the caucus site. No campaign website or questionnaire response was found as of September 8, 2026.

Kyle Miller (Democratic) is on the November 3 ballot for Indiana House District 82; Kyle Miller is the sitting member, per the General Assembly caucus rosters. Democratic and Republican nominees were chosen at the May 5 primary; Libertarian nominees at the party's convention. The field is the Secretary of State's 2026 general election candidate list (updated August 27, 2026). This seat is elected by district; only the district covering your address appears on your ballot.

  • Kyle Miller · DemocraticIncumbent
    Kyle Miller represents House District 82 in Fort Wayne and Allen County. He is the ranking Democrat on the House Commerce, Small Business and Economic Development Committee, according to the Indiana House Democratic Caucus, and also serves on the Financial Institutions and Public Policy committees. No campaign website or questionnaire response was found as of September 8, 2026.
    Priorities: Strengthening local economies and affordable health care access · Support for veterans and lowering prescription medication costs (per the Indiana House Democratic Caucus)

Wesley Haffenden (Democratic), Christopher Judy (Republican) are on the November 3 ballot for Indiana House District 83; Christopher Judy is the sitting member, per the General Assembly caucus rosters. Democratic and Republican nominees were chosen at the May 5 primary; Libertarian nominees at the party's convention. The field is the Secretary of State's 2026 general election candidate list (updated August 27, 2026). This seat is elected by district; only the district covering your address appears on your ballot.

  • Wesley Haffenden · Democratic
    Wesley Haffenden is the Democratic candidate for Indiana House District 83 on the November 3, 2026 ballot, per the Secretary of State's 2026 general election candidate list. Describes himself as a seventh-generation Hoosier running to represent House District 83, per campaign site. Has been endorsed as a 2026 Moms Demand Action Gun Sense Candidate, per candidate profile.
    Priorities: Living wages, healthcare affordability, and housing access · Reducing political influence of corporations and utilities · Cannabis legalization and voting access (per the campaign site)
  • Christopher Judy · RepublicanIncumbent
    Christopher Judy is a licensed life and health insurance broker who represents Indiana House District 83, per the Indiana House Republican Caucus. He is a decorated veteran of the Indiana National Guard who served in Iraq in 2008 as a combat medic, per the caucus profile. He joined the Indiana House of Representatives in September 2014 and serves on the Financial Institutions, Veterans Affairs and Public Safety, and Ways and Means committees, per the caucus profile. No campaign website or questionnaire response was found as of September 8, 2026.

Misti Meehan (Democratic), Bob Morris (Republican) are on the November 3 ballot for Indiana House District 84; Bob Morris is the sitting member, per the General Assembly caucus rosters. Democratic and Republican nominees were chosen at the May 5 primary; Libertarian nominees at the party's convention. The field is the Secretary of State's 2026 general election candidate list (updated August 27, 2026). This seat is elected by district; only the district covering your address appears on your ballot.

  • Misti Meehan · Democratic
    Misti Meehan is the Democratic candidate for Indiana House District 84 on the November 3, 2026 ballot, per the Secretary of State's 2026 general election candidate list. No campaign website or questionnaire response was found as of September 8, 2026.
  • Bob Morris · RepublicanIncumbent
    Bob Morris is the Republican candidate for Indiana House District 84 on the November 3, 2026 ballot, per the Secretary of State's 2026 general election candidate list. Bob Morris is a sitting member for the district, per the General Assembly caucus rosters. Morris is a small-business owner who has founded four entrepreneurial ventures and a graduate of Indiana University Bloomington, per the Indiana House Republicans caucus profile. He has represented House District 84 in Fort Wayne and Allen County since 2010, per the same profile. He chairs the Commerce, Small Business and Economic Development Committee, per the caucus profile. No campaign website or questionnaire response was found as of September 8, 2026.

Mark (Bird) Wehrle (Democratic), Dave Heine (Republican) are on the November 3 ballot for Indiana House District 85; Dave Heine is the sitting member, per the General Assembly caucus rosters. Democratic and Republican nominees were chosen at the May 5 primary; Libertarian nominees at the party's convention. The field is the Secretary of State's 2026 general election candidate list (updated August 27, 2026). This seat is elected by district; only the district covering your address appears on your ballot.

  • Mark (Bird) Wehrle · Democratic
    Mark (Bird) Wehrle is the Democratic candidate for Indiana House District 85 on the November 3, 2026 ballot, per the Secretary of State's 2026 general election candidate list. No campaign website or questionnaire response was found as of September 8, 2026.
  • Dave Heine · RepublicanIncumbent
    Dave Heine owns Heine Farms and is a retired vice president and corporate officer for Do It Best Corp who represents Indiana House District 85, per the Indiana House Republican Caucus. He has served in the Indiana House since 2016 and is vice chair of the House Roads and Transportation Committee, per the caucus profile. He also serves as chairman of the Central Lutheran School Board, per the caucus profile. No campaign website or questionnaire response was found as of September 8, 2026.

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