Elkhart County

Elkhart County Sample Ballot & Voter Guide 2026

30 candidates are on the November 3, 2026 ballot across 20 Elkhart County races, led by the Elkhart County Superior Court Judge, No. 1 contest.

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Election DayNov. 3, 2026
StateIndiana
Races Listed20
Profiles30

Elkhart County Sample Ballot 2026: Races We’re Tracking

Kristine A. Osterday (Republican) is on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Elkhart County Superior Court Judge, No. 1, per the Secretary of State's 2026 general election candidate list (updated August 27, 2026). Indiana prints unopposed candidates.

  • Kristine A. Osterday · Republican
    Kristine A. Osterday appears on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Elkhart County Superior Court Judge, No. 1, 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 Kristine A. Osterday.

Teresa L. Cataldo (Republican) is on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Elkhart County Superior Court Judge, No. 3, per the Secretary of State's 2026 general election candidate list (updated August 27, 2026). Indiana prints unopposed candidates.

  • Teresa L. Cataldo · Republican
    Teresa L. Cataldo appears on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Elkhart County Superior Court Judge, No. 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 Teresa L. Cataldo.

Elizabeth A. Bellin (Republican) is on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Elkhart County Superior Court Judge, No. 4, per the Secretary of State's 2026 general election candidate list (updated August 27, 2026). Indiana prints unopposed candidates.

  • Elizabeth A. Bellin · Republican
    Elizabeth A. Bellin appears on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Elkhart County Superior Court Judge, No. 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 Elizabeth A. Bellin.

Christopher J. (Chris) Spataro (Republican) is on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Elkhart County Superior Court Judge, No. 5, per the Secretary of State's 2026 general election candidate list (updated August 27, 2026). Indiana prints unopposed candidates.

  • Christopher J. (Chris) Spataro · Republican
    Christopher J. (Chris) Spataro appears on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Elkhart County Superior Court Judge, No. 5, 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 Christopher J. (Chris) Spataro.

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

  • Vicki Elaine Becker · RepublicanIncumbent
    Currently serves as Elkhart County Prosecuting Attorney, per Indiana Prosecuting Attorneys Council. No campaign website or questionnaire response was found as of September 8, 2026.

Megan A Graham (Democratic), Patty Pickens (Republican) are on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Elkhart County Circuit Court Clerk, per the Secretary of State's 2026 general election candidate list (updated August 27, 2026).

  • Megan A Graham · Democratic
    Megan A Graham appears on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Elkhart County Circuit Court Clerk, 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 Megan A Graham.
  • Patty Pickens · Republican
    Currently serves as Elkhart County Clerk of the Circuit Court, having been appointed to the role after the previous clerk's resignation, per Elkhart Truth. No campaign website or questionnaire response was found as of September 8, 2026.

Tiara Jackson (Republican) is on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Elkhart County Auditor, per the Secretary of State's 2026 general election candidate list (updated August 27, 2026). Indiana prints unopposed candidates.

  • Tiara Jackson · Republican
    Tiara Jackson appears on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Elkhart 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 Tiara Jackson.

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

  • Kaala Baker · Republican
    Kaala Baker appears on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Elkhart County Recorder, 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 Kaala Baker.

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

  • Michael D Culp · Republican
    Won the Republican nomination for Elkhart County Sheriff in the May 2026 primary; no Democratic candidate filed for the seat, per WSBT. No campaign website or questionnaire response was found as of September 8, 2026.

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

  • Tylan Miller · Republican
    Tylan Miller appears on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Elkhart County Assessor, 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 Tylan Miller.

Ralph Spelbring (Democratic), Amy Green (Independent), Bob Barnes (Republican) are on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Elkhart County Commissioner, District 1, per the Secretary of State's 2026 general election candidate list (updated August 27, 2026).

  • Ralph Spelbring · Democratic
    Ralph Spelbring appears on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Elkhart County Commissioner, District 1, 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 Ralph Spelbring.
  • Amy Green · Independent
    Amy Green appears on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Elkhart County Commissioner, District 1, 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 Amy Green.
  • Bob Barnes · Republican
    Bob Barnes appears on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Elkhart County Commissioner, District 1, 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 Bob Barnes.

Douglas S Graham (Republican) is on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Elkhart County Council, District 1, per the Secretary of State's 2026 general election candidate list (updated August 27, 2026). Indiana prints unopposed candidates.

  • Douglas S Graham · Republican
    Douglas S Graham appears on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Elkhart 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; the official election filing is the only verifiable source for Douglas S Graham.

John Brewer (Democratic), Brian Dickerson (Republican) are on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Elkhart County Council, District 2, per the Secretary of State's 2026 general election candidate list (updated August 27, 2026).

  • John Brewer · Democratic
    Is a factory maintenance worker and Elkhart County resident running for County Council District 2, which covers Cleveland, Baugo, and Concord townships, per campaign fundraising page. No campaign website or questionnaire response was found as of September 8, 2026.
  • Brian Dickerson · Republican
    Is a local business owner and lifelong Elkhart County resident who manages a mid-sized electrical contracting firm as a licensed electrician, per campaign site. No campaign website or questionnaire response was found as of September 8, 2026.

Kevin M Peters (Democratic), Darryl Jay Riegsecker (Republican) are on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Elkhart County Council, District 3, per the Secretary of State's 2026 general election candidate list (updated August 27, 2026).

  • Kevin M Peters · Democratic
    Has a professional background in healthcare and nonprofit work and has served on committees at work and at his church, per campaign material. No campaign website or questionnaire response was found as of September 8, 2026.
  • Darryl Jay Riegsecker · Republican
    Darryl Jay Riegsecker appears on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Elkhart County Council, 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 Darryl Jay Riegsecker.

Brian Clayton (Republican) is on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Elkhart County Council, District 4, per the Secretary of State's 2026 general election candidate list (updated August 27, 2026). Indiana prints unopposed candidates.

  • Brian Clayton · Republican
    Brian Clayton appears on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Elkhart 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 Brian Clayton.

Gabrianna Gratzol (Democratic), Brian S. Schmutzler (Republican) are on the November 3 ballot for Indiana Senate District 11. Not on the November ballot: Linda Rogers, 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.

  • Gabrianna Gratzol · Democratic
    Gratzol works full time in a plastics manufacturing plant and has previously worked with teenagers in residential mental-health treatment and provided support services for children with autism and their families, per the campaign site. She is a founding board member of a nonprofit for left-leaning firearm owners focused on safety and responsible legislation, per the campaign site.
    Priorities: Supporting public education · Strengthening workers' protections · Making life more affordable for Hoosiers (per the campaign site)
  • Brian S. Schmutzler · Republican
    Brian S. Schmutzler is the Republican candidate for Indiana Senate District 11 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.
    Priorities: Property taxes · Energy and gas costs · Healthcare costs (per the WSBT)

David H. Abbott (Republican) is on the November 3 ballot for Indiana House District 18; David H. Abbott 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.

  • David H. Abbott · RepublicanIncumbent
    David H. Abbott is the Republican candidate for Indiana House District 18 on the November 3, 2026 ballot, per the Secretary of State's 2026 general election candidate list. David H. Abbott is a sitting member for the district, per the General Assembly caucus rosters. Abbott previously worked in automotive manufacturing, design engineering, and management before 30 years in Noble County local government, including 27 years on the Rome City Town Council, per the Indiana House Republicans caucus profile. He has represented House District 18 since 2018 and serves as Assistant Majority Caucus Chair, per the same profile. He is vice chair of the House Government and Regulatory Reform Committee, per the caucus profile. No campaign website or questionnaire response was found as of September 8, 2026.

Charles Burkley (Democratic), Timothy Wesco (Republican) are on the November 3 ballot for Indiana House District 21; Timothy Wesco 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.

  • Charles Burkley · Democratic
    Charles Burkley is the Democratic candidate for Indiana House District 21 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.
  • Timothy Wesco · RepublicanIncumbent
    Timothy Wesco is the Republican candidate for Indiana House District 21 on the November 3, 2026 ballot, per the Secretary of State's 2026 general election candidate list. Timothy Wesco is a sitting member for the district, per the General Assembly caucus rosters. Wesco is pastor of Calvary Baptist Church of Elkhart, per the Indiana House Republicans caucus profile. He has represented House District 21, covering parts of Elkhart and St. Joseph counties, since 2010, per the same profile. He chairs the House Elections and Apportionment Committee, per the caucus profile. No campaign website or questionnaire response was found as of September 8, 2026.

Emily Yaw (Democratic), Marshall Travis (Green), Doug Miller (Republican) are on the November 3 ballot for Indiana House District 48; Doug 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.

  • Emily Yaw · Democratic
    Emily Yaw is the Democratic candidate for Indiana House District 48 on the November 3, 2026 ballot, per the Secretary of State's 2026 general election candidate list. Is an accountant and foster parent who is a first-time candidate for House District 48, per iVoterGuide. No campaign website or questionnaire response was found as of September 8, 2026.
  • Marshall Travis · Green
    Marshall Travis is the Green candidate for Indiana House District 48 on the November 3, 2026 ballot, per the Secretary of State's 2026 general election candidate list. Works as a construction framer at a mobile home manufacturing plant and lives in Osceola with his fiancee and two daughters, per Indiana Green Party. Is the first Green Party candidate for the Indiana House between 2010 and his 2026 campaign, according to available Green Party election records, per Hoosier Politics Now.
    Priorities: Housing affordability and a Housing First model for homelessness · Opposition to AI data centers consuming farmland and water in Elkhart County · Healthcare cost reduction (per the Indiana Green Party)
  • Doug Miller · RepublicanIncumbent
    Doug Miller is a property manager, homebuilder and real estate developer who represents Indiana House District 48, per the Indiana House Republican Caucus. He has served in the Indiana House since 2014 and previously served on the Elkhart County Area Plan Commission and chaired its Board of Zoning Appeals, per the caucus profile. He chairs the House Government and Regulatory Reform Committee and owns Creekside Realty and White Pines Properties, per the caucus profile. No campaign website or questionnaire response was found as of September 8, 2026.

Michelle Milne (Democratic), Joanna King (Republican) are on the November 3 ballot for Indiana House District 49; Joanna King 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.

  • Michelle Milne · Democratic
    Michelle Milne is the Democratic candidate for Indiana House District 49 on the November 3, 2026 ballot, per the Secretary of State's 2026 general election candidate list. Is an educator and theater professional who has worked as a project manager for nonprofit research at IUPUI and as an assistant development director for Habitat for Humanity, per campaign site. Has led trainings for nursing staff, architects, lawyers, K-12 students, and incarcerated individuals, and has worked as a journalist and editor covering healthcare, business, and politics, per campaign site.
    Priorities: Bringing people with differing views together to find solutions, per WVPE
  • Joanna King · RepublicanIncumbent
    Joanna King is a small-business owner who started JoJo's Pretzels and later built multiple tourism and hospitality ventures through King Corporation, per the Indiana House Republican Caucus. She represents Indiana House District 49 and serves as Deputy Speaker Pro Tempore, per the caucus profile. She previously served as president of the Middlebury Community School Board from 2006 to 2020, per the caucus profile. No campaign website or questionnaire response was found as of September 8, 2026.

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