Michael S. Bergerson (Democratic), Jaime Oss (Republican) are on the November 3, 2026 ballot for LaPorte County Superior Court Judge, No. 1, per the Secretary of State's 2026 general election candidate list (updated August 27, 2026).
Michael S. Bergerson (Democratic)
Michael Bergerson has lived in Michigan City and LaPorte County his entire life and has served as judge of LaPorte Superior Court 1 for the past six years, after almost 30 years as a deputy prosecuting attorney handling major felony cases and running a private practice, per NWI Times. No campaign website or questionnaire response was found as of September 8, 2026.
Jaime Oss (Republican)
Jaime Oss, of LaPorte, has practiced law for 17 years and is a managing partner at Huelat & Mack P.C. in LaPorte; she has not previously held elected office, per NWI Times. No campaign website or questionnaire response was found as of September 8, 2026.
Richard R. Stalbrink (Democratic) is on the November 3, 2026 ballot for LaPorte County Superior Court Judge, No. 2, per the Secretary of State's 2026 general election candidate list (updated August 27, 2026). Indiana prints unopposed candidates.
Richard R. Stalbrink (Democratic)
Richard R. Stalbrink appears on the November 3, 2026 ballot for LaPorte County Superior 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.
James M. (Jim) Macalka (Democratic), Kurt R. Earnst (Republican) are on the November 3, 2026 ballot for LaPorte County Superior Court Judge, No. 3, per the Secretary of State's 2026 general election candidate list (updated August 27, 2026).
James M. (Jim) Macalka (Democratic)
James Macalka declared his candidacy for judge of LaPorte Superior Court 3, stating he is seeking the position "to bring my experience, sound judgment and even temperament to the bench.", per LaPorte County Herald-Dispatch. No campaign website or questionnaire response was found as of September 8, 2026.
Kurt R. Earnst (Republican)
Kurt R. Earnst appears on the November 3, 2026 ballot for LaPorte 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.
John A. Link (Republican) is on the November 3, 2026 ballot for LaPorte 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.
John A. Link (Republican)
John A. Link appears on the November 3, 2026 ballot for LaPorte 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.
John Lake (Democratic), Chuck Watterson, IV (Republican) are on the November 3, 2026 ballot for LaPorte County Prosecuting Attorney, per the Secretary of State's 2026 general election candidate list (updated August 27, 2026).
John Lake (Democratic)
John Lake is the Democratic candidate for LaPorte County Prosecuting Attorney, facing Republican nominee Chuck Watterson in November, per WSBT. No campaign website or questionnaire response was found as of September 8, 2026.
Chuck Watterson, IV (Republican)
Chuck Watterson IV is the Chief Deputy Prosecuting Attorney in the LaPorte County Prosecutor's Office and won the Republican nomination for Prosecuting Attorney, per WSBT. No campaign website or questionnaire response was found as of September 8, 2026.
Ron Heeg (Republican) is on the November 3, 2026 ballot for LaPorte County Sheriff, per the Secretary of State's 2026 general election candidate list (updated August 27, 2026). Indiana prints unopposed candidates.
Ron Heeg (Republican)
Ron Heeg appears on the November 3, 2026 ballot for LaPorte County Sheriff, per the county elections office's certified candidate list. No campaign website or questionnaire response was found as of September 8, 2026.
Mike Schultz (Democratic), Barbara Huston (Republican) are on the November 3, 2026 ballot for LaPorte County Assessor, per the Secretary of State's 2026 general election candidate list (updated August 27, 2026).
Mike Schultz (Democratic)
Mike Schultz filed to run for LaPorte County Assessor through the "Committee to Elect Mike Schultz County Assessor.", per LaPorte County campaign finance reports. No campaign website or questionnaire response was found as of September 8, 2026.
Barbara Huston (Republican)
Barbara Huston filed to run for LaPorte County Assessor through the "Committee to Elect Barbara Huston LaPorte County Assessor.", per LaPorte County campaign finance reports. No campaign website or questionnaire response was found as of September 8, 2026.
Angela Henzman (Democratic), Jody Slabaugh (Republican) are on the November 3, 2026 ballot for LaPorte County Commissioner, District 1, per the Secretary of State's 2026 general election candidate list (updated August 27, 2026).
Angela Henzman (Democratic)
Angela Henzman appears on the November 3, 2026 ballot for LaPorte 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.
Jody Slabaugh (Republican)
Slabaugh is a 30-year local business owner in LaPorte County who has worked as a community advocate examining county finances and contracts, per the campaign site.
Priorities: Disclosing county spending so residents can see how money is used · Requiring every county contract to be competitively bid and documented · Making county government decisions in the open rather than behind closed doors (per the campaign site)
Olga Pothorski (Democratic), Julian (John) Watson (Republican) are on the November 3, 2026 ballot for LaPorte County Council, District 1, per the Secretary of State's 2026 general election candidate list (updated August 27, 2026).
Olga Pothorski (Democratic)
Olga Pothorski appears on the November 3, 2026 ballot for LaPorte 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.
Julian (John) Watson (Republican)
Julian (John) Watson appears on the November 3, 2026 ballot for LaPorte 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.
Jennifer "Jenny" Heath (Democratic), John Pavolka (Republican) are on the November 3, 2026 ballot for LaPorte County Council, District 2, per the Secretary of State's 2026 general election candidate list (updated August 27, 2026).
Jennifer "Jenny" Heath (Democratic)
Jennifer "Jenny" Heath appears on the November 3, 2026 ballot for LaPorte 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.
John Pavolka (Republican)
John Pavolka appears on the November 3, 2026 ballot for LaPorte 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.
Mark S. Yagelski (Democratic), James Baker (Republican) are on the November 3, 2026 ballot for LaPorte County Council, District 3, per the Secretary of State's 2026 general election candidate list (updated August 27, 2026).
Mark S. Yagelski (Democratic)
Mark S. Yagelski appears on the November 3, 2026 ballot for LaPorte 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.
James Baker (Republican)
James Baker appears on the November 3, 2026 ballot for LaPorte 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.
Tyler R. Brownlee (Democratic), Timothy J. Stabosz (Republican) are on the November 3, 2026 ballot for LaPorte County Council, District 4, per the Secretary of State's 2026 general election candidate list (updated August 27, 2026).
Tyler R. Brownlee (Democratic)
Tyler R. Brownlee appears on the November 3, 2026 ballot for LaPorte 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.
Timothy J. Stabosz (Republican)
Timothy J. Stabosz appears on the November 3, 2026 ballot for LaPorte 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.
Rodney Pol (Democratic), Nate Uldricks (Republican) are on the November 3 ballot for Indiana Senate District 4; Rodney Pol 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.
Rodney Pol (Democratic)Incumbent
Rodney Pol represents Senate District 4 and serves as Minority Caucus Chair of the Indiana Senate Democratic Caucus, according to the caucus website. He lives in Chesterton and authored Senate Enrolled Act 415, which set notification requirements for law enforcement when a juvenile is arrested or detained, per the caucus site. No campaign website or questionnaire response was found as of September 8, 2026.
Priorities: Juvenile justice reform, including parental notification when a minor is detained, per Indiana Senate Democratic Caucus (SEA 415)
Nate Uldricks (Republican)
Nate Uldricks is a third-generation Porter County resident and Purdue-trained engineer who serves as Pine Township Board chairman and a volunteer firefighter, per campaign site. He previously held management positions at the White House and the U.S. Department of Defense, per campaign site.
Priorities: Economic development focused on manufacturing · Reducing everyday costs for residents · Strengthening public safety and protecting regional natural resources (per the campaign site)
Oliver Davis (Democratic), Jake Teshka (Republican) are on the November 3 ballot for Indiana House District 7; Jake Teshka 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.
Oliver Davis (Democratic)
Oliver Davis is the Democratic candidate for House District 7, which covers South Bend's west side and parts of western and southern St. Joseph County. He currently serves on the South Bend Common Council, in his second term, and has previously sought the office of South Bend mayor, according to 95.3 MNC. No campaign website or questionnaire response was found as of September 8, 2026.
Jake Teshka (Republican)Incumbent
Jake Teshka represents House District 7, covering parts of LaPorte, Marshall and St. Joseph counties. He was elected in 2020 and previously served on the South Bend Common Council, according to the Indiana House Republican Caucus. His campaign site describes him as a conservative voice for the district focused on Hoosier values.
Priorities: Conservative Statehouse representation for the district's families and communities, per jaketeshka.com
Randy Novak (Democratic), Chris Cleveland (Republican) are on the November 3 ballot for Indiana House District 9; Randy Novak 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.
Randy Novak (Democratic)Incumbent
Randy Novak is a former fire chief of the Michigan City Fire Department and a licensed real estate broker who represents Indiana House District 9, per the Indiana House Democratic Caucus. He previously served as president of the LaPorte County Council and chaired the LaPorte County Fire Chiefs Association, per the caucus profile. He was sworn into the Indiana House on October 22, 2025, per the caucus profile. No campaign website or questionnaire response was found as of September 8, 2026.
Chris Cleveland (Republican)
Chris Cleveland is a software entrepreneur and Republican candidate for Indiana House District 9 who previously chaired the Chicago Republican Party and served as Indiana state chairman for the 2016 Ted Cruz presidential campaign, per Hometown News Now. He also served as a district director for a Trump presidential campaign and is a graduate of Princeton University and the University of Chicago, per the same report. He has focused his campaign on rising utility, healthcare, property and local income taxes, per Hometown News Now. No campaign website or questionnaire response was found as of September 8, 2026.
Priorities: Controlling rising utility and healthcare costs · Opposing rising property, wheel, and local income taxes · Government fiscal discipline (per the Hometown News Now)
Laura Liskey (Democratic), Jim Pressel (Republican) are on the November 3 ballot for Indiana House District 20; Jim Pressel 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.
Laura Liskey (Democratic)
Laura Liskey is the Democratic candidate for Indiana House District 20 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.
Jim Pressel (Republican)Incumbent
Jim Pressel is a small-business owner who operates Pressel Enterprises, a residential construction company in northwest Indiana, per the Indiana House Republican Caucus. He has served in the Indiana House since 2016 and chairs the House Roads and Transportation Committee, per the caucus profile. He helped establish the building trades program at New Prairie High School in 2003 and continues to serve on its board, per the caucus profile. No campaign website or questionnaire response was found as of September 8, 2026.
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Laporte County 2026 election questions
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