Clark County

Clark County Sample Ballot & Voter Guide 2026

33 candidates are on the November 3, 2026 ballot across 19 Clark County races, led by the Clark County Circuit Court Judge, No. 2 contest.

Candidate roster last updated Sep 8, 2026 from official election sources. Enter your ZIP code at theballotbrief.com to see your exact 2026 ballot.

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Election DayNov. 3, 2026
StateIndiana
Races Listed19
Profiles33

Clark County Sample Ballot 2026: Races We’re Tracking

Bradley Jacobs (Republican) is on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Clark County Circuit Court Judge, No. 2, per the Secretary of State's 2026 general election candidate list (updated August 27, 2026). Indiana prints unopposed candidates.

  • Bradley Jacobs (Republican)
    Bradley Jacobs appears on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Clark County Circuit Court Judge, No. 2, per the county elections office's certified candidate list. No campaign website or questionnaire response was found as of September 8, 2026.

Andrea Wasson Stemle (Democratic), Lisa Glickfield (Republican) are on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Clark County Circuit Court Judge, No. 3, per the Secretary of State's 2026 general election candidate list (updated August 27, 2026).

  • Andrea Wasson Stemle (Democratic)
    Stemle is described as a longtime, respected figure in the Clark County legal community who announced her candidacy for judge, per News and Tribune. No campaign website or questionnaire response was found as of September 8, 2026.
  • Lisa Glickfield (Republican)
    Glickfield presides over Clark Circuit Court No. 3, per Clark County government, Courts page. No campaign website or questionnaire response was found as of September 8, 2026.

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

  • Jeremy Mull (Republican)
    Mull is running for a fourth term as Clark County Prosecutor, per Louisville Public Media. No campaign website or questionnaire response was found as of September 8, 2026.

Ryan Lynch (Republican) is on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Clark County Circuit Court Clerk, per the Secretary of State's 2026 general election candidate list (updated August 27, 2026). Indiana prints unopposed candidates.

  • Ryan Lynch (Republican)
    Lynch is seeking a second term as Clark County Circuit Court Clerk, per Louisville Public Media. No campaign website or questionnaire response was found as of September 8, 2026.

Antonio Veals (Democratic), R. Monty Snelling (Republican) are on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Clark County Auditor, per the Secretary of State's 2026 general election candidate list (updated August 27, 2026).

  • Antonio Veals (Democratic)
    Antonio Veals appears on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Clark County Auditor, per the county elections office's certified candidate list. No campaign website or questionnaire response was found as of September 8, 2026; the official election filing is the only verifiable source for Antonio Veals.
  • R. Monty Snelling (Republican)
    Snelling currently serves as Clark County Treasurer and is running for county auditor, per Louisville Public Media. No campaign website or questionnaire response was found as of September 8, 2026.

Steve Gill (Republican) is on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Clark County Recorder, per the Secretary of State's 2026 general election candidate list (updated August 27, 2026). Indiana prints unopposed candidates.

  • Steve Gill (Republican)
    Gill is seeking reelection as Clark County Recorder, per Louisville Public Media. No campaign website or questionnaire response was found as of September 8, 2026.

Danny Yost (Republican) is on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Clark County Treasurer, per the Secretary of State's 2026 general election candidate list (updated August 27, 2026). Indiana prints unopposed candidates.

  • Danny Yost (Republican)
    Yost currently serves as Clark County Auditor and is running for county treasurer, per Louisville Public Media. No campaign website or questionnaire response was found as of September 8, 2026.

Tim Deeringer (Democratic), Dwight T Ingle (Independent), Kenny Kavanaugh, Jr. (Republican) are on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Clark County Sheriff, per the Secretary of State's 2026 general election candidate list (updated August 27, 2026).

  • Tim Deeringer (Democratic)
    Deeringer served nearly 30 years with the Jeffersonville Police Department, including as chief from 2008 to 2012, and has been retired from law enforcement for six years, per Deeringer campaign site; Louisville Public Media. His law enforcement career included roles as shift commander, SWAT officer, detective, community policing officer, and field training officer, per Deeringer campaign site.
    Priorities: Bringing trust, transparency, and accountability to the Clark County Sheriff's Office · Using modern law enforcement techniques and technology to enhance safety and security (per the campaign site)
  • Dwight T Ingle (Independent)
    Ingle is a former Clarksville Police Chief running as an independent for Clark County Sheriff, per Louisville Public Media. No campaign website or questionnaire response was found as of September 8, 2026.
  • Kenny Kavanaugh, Jr. (Republican)
    Kavanaugh spent more than 30 years with the Jeffersonville Police Department, including about a decade as chief, per WHAS11; Louisville Public Media. No campaign website or questionnaire response was found as of September 8, 2026.

Brian Dixon (Republican) is on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Clark County Surveyor, per the Secretary of State's 2026 general election candidate list (updated August 27, 2026). Indiana prints unopposed candidates.

  • Brian Dixon (Republican)
    Brian Dixon appears on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Clark County Surveyor, per the county elections office's certified candidate list. No campaign website or questionnaire response was found as of September 8, 2026; the official election filing is the only verifiable source for Brian Dixon.

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

  • Butch Love (Republican)
    Love is running for reelection as Clark County Assessor, per Louisville Public Media. No campaign website or questionnaire response was found as of September 8, 2026.

Sandy Basham (Independent), Scott Hawkins (Republican) are on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Clark County Commissioner, District 3, per the Secretary of State's 2026 general election candidate list (updated August 27, 2026).

  • Sandy Basham (Independent)
    Sandy Basham appears on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Clark County Commissioner, District 3, per the county elections office's certified candidate list. No campaign website or questionnaire response was found as of September 8, 2026; the official election filing is the only verifiable source for Sandy Basham.
  • Scott Hawkins (Republican)
    Scott Hawkins appears on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Clark County Commissioner, District 3, per the county elections office's certified candidate list. No campaign website or questionnaire response was found as of September 8, 2026; the official election filing is the only verifiable source for Scott Hawkins.

Teah Williams-Hampton (Democratic) is on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Clark County Council, District 1, per the Secretary of State's 2026 general election candidate list (updated August 27, 2026). Republican John Benningfield, who appears on that August 27 list, was ruled ineligible and removed from the ballot by the Clark County Election Board on August 31, 2026, per Louisville Public Media (September 1). Indiana prints unopposed candidates.

  • Teah Williams-Hampton (Democratic)
    Teah Williams-Hampton is the sitting District 1 representative on the Clark County Council, according to the county government website. She was caucused into the seat in 2024 following the death of council member Barbara Hollis, per Louisville Public Media, and is now running to keep the seat. No campaign website or questionnaire response was found as of September 8, 2026.

Christian Barrera (Democratic), Russell P Brooksbank (Libertarian), Ron Grooms (Republican) are on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Clark County Council, District 2, per the Secretary of State's 2026 general election candidate list (updated August 27, 2026).

  • Christian Barrera (Democratic)
    Christian Barrera appears on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Clark 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; the official election filing is the only verifiable source for Christian Barrera.
  • Russell P Brooksbank (Libertarian)
    Russell P Brooksbank appears on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Clark 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; the official election filing is the only verifiable source for Russell P Brooksbank.
  • Ron Grooms (Republican)
    Ron Grooms is the sitting District 2 representative on the Clark County Council, according to the county government website. He was selected in 2023 to finish the term of Darci Schiller after she was elected to the Clarksville Town Council, per Louisville Public Media, and is now seeking election to the seat. No campaign website or questionnaire response was found as of September 8, 2026.

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

  • Brian Lenfert (Republican)
    Lenfert is the sitting District 3 representative on the Clark County Council, per Clark County government, County Council page. No campaign website or questionnaire response was found as of September 8, 2026.

Christina Gilkey (Democratic), Nate Combs (Republican) are on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Clark County Council, District 4, per the Secretary of State's 2026 general election candidate list (updated August 27, 2026).

  • Christina Gilkey (Democratic)
    Christina Gilkey appears on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Clark County Council, District 4, per the county elections office's certified candidate list. No campaign website or questionnaire response was found as of September 8, 2026; the official election filing is the only verifiable source for Christina Gilkey.
  • Nate Combs (Republican)
    Nate Combs appears on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Clark County Council, District 4, per the county elections office's certified candidate list. No campaign website or questionnaire response was found as of September 8, 2026; the official election filing is the only verifiable source for Nate Combs.

Nick Marshall (Democratic), Larry Mahaney (Libertarian), Chris Garten (Republican) are on the November 3 ballot for Indiana Senate District 45; Chris Garten 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.

  • Nick Marshall (Democratic)
    Nick Marshall grew up in the foster care system, raised by foster parents including a veteran, teacher, farmer and caregiver, and is a University of Louisville graduate, per campaign site. He works with Kentuckiana organizations advocating for children in foster care and improving child literacy, per campaign site.
    Priorities: Reforming Indiana's foster care system · Strengthening Hoosier schools and education · Supporting recovery and rehabilitation programs alongside bipartisan economic growth (per the campaign site)
  • Larry Mahaney (Libertarian)
    Larry Mahaney is the Libertarian candidate for Indiana Senate District 45 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.
  • Chris Garten (Republican)Incumbent
    Chris Garten represents Senate District 45, covering Clark County and part of Floyd County. He founded and owns Signature Countertops, Inc. in Charlestown and served in the Marine Corps Reserve from 2001 to 2021, including two combat tours in Iraq, according to the Indiana Senate Republican Caucus. He has served in the Senate since 2018 and is currently Senate Majority Floor Leader, per the caucus site. No campaign website or questionnaire response was found as of September 8, 2026.

Ryan Price (Democratic), Zach Payne (Republican) are on the November 3 ballot for Indiana House District 66; Zach Payne 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.

  • Ryan Price (Democratic)
    Ryan Price is the Democratic candidate for Indiana House District 66 on the November 3, 2026 ballot, per the Secretary of State's 2026 general election candidate list. Announced his candidacy for Indiana House District 66, saying his campaign is rooted in values of responsibility, hard work, faith in opportunity, and standing up for what he believes is right, per Progressive Indiana Network. No campaign website or questionnaire response was found as of September 8, 2026.
    Priorities: A stronger voice for everyday people in state government, per Progressive Indiana Network
  • Zach Payne (Republican)Incumbent
    Zach Payne is the Republican candidate for Indiana House District 66 on the November 3, 2026 ballot, per the Secretary of State's 2026 general election candidate list. Zach Payne is a sitting member for the district, per the General Assembly caucus rosters. Payne is a small-business owner in southern Indiana who previously served as Clark County Recorder and a Jeffersonville city councilman, per the Indiana House Republicans caucus profile. He represents House District 66, covering parts of Scott, Clark, and Jefferson counties, per the same profile. He is vice chair of the House Elections and Apportionment Committee, per the caucus profile. No campaign website or questionnaire response was found as of September 8, 2026.

Sarah Blessing (Democratic), Brandi Tibben (Libertarian), Scott L. Fluhr (Republican) are on the November 3 ballot for Indiana House District 70. Not on the November ballot: Karen Engleman, 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.

  • Sarah Blessing (Democratic)
    Sarah Blessing is a teacher with 18 years of classroom experience in southern Indiana and co-founded Project Next Media, an independent Indiana newsroom focused on reducing divisiveness in news coverage, per the campaign site.
    Priorities: Fully funding schools and supporting teachers · Strengthening rural healthcare access and keeping local hospitals open · Backing family farms and local businesses (per the campaign site)
  • Brandi Tibben (Libertarian)
    Brandi Tibben is the Libertarian candidate for Indiana House District 70 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.
  • Scott L. Fluhr (Republican)
    Scott L. Fluhr is the Republican candidate for Indiana House District 70 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.

Wendy Dant Chesser (Democratic), James R. McClure, Jr. (Republican) are on the November 3 ballot for Indiana House District 71; Wendy Dant Chesser 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.

  • Wendy Dant Chesser (Democratic)Incumbent
    Wendy Dant Chesser represents House District 71 in southern Indiana, covering portions of Clark and Floyd counties. Before joining the House, she spent over a decade in economic development, including as President and CEO of One Southern Indiana, and holds the Certified Economic Developer credential, according to the Indiana House Democratic Caucus. She was sworn into office on June 4, 2024, per the caucus site. No campaign website or questionnaire response was found as of September 8, 2026.
    Priorities: Economic development and business attraction for southern Indiana, per Indiana House Democratic Caucus
  • James R. McClure, Jr. (Republican)
    James R. McClure, Jr. is the Republican candidate for Indiana House District 71 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.

These race previews show candidates we’re tracking now. A ZIP code shows your statewide and congressional races; a street address adds county and city contests. 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.

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Clark County 2026 election questions

Who is on the ballot in Clark County, Indiana on November 3, 2026?

Clark County, Indiana sample ballot for November 3, 2026: Circuit Court Judge (No. 2) and 18 more races, 33 candidates with bios and priorities. Every candidate profile on this page names the official filing or campaign source it came from.

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