On every Lawrence ballot
Prosecuting AttorneyRyan Mears (D) · Philip Foust (R)
Ryan Mears
Top priorities
From the campaign site
- Expand community-based violence prevention programs and specialized units addressing violent crime
- Continue the office's Conviction Integrity Unit reviewing past convictions
From other published sources
- Balance accountability for serious offenses with community trust-building, per WFYI
About Ryan Mears
Ryan Mears has served as Marion County Prosecuting Attorney since 2019, when Democratic precinct committee members chose him to succeed Terry Curry; he won his first full term in 2022, according to WFYI. He is a trial attorney who created Indiana's first Conviction Integrity Unit within the prosecutor's office to review potentially wrongful convictions, per his campaign site.
Philip Foust
Top priorities
From the campaign site
- Address juvenile crime with clearer standards and consequences
- Refocus the prosecutor's office on its core law enforcement mission
- Rebuild partnerships with law enforcement and neighboring prosecutors
About Philip Foust
Philip Foust is a Harvard Law School graduate and former Marion County deputy prosecutor who worked under both Ryan Mears and the late Terry Curry from 2015 to 2021, according to WFYI. He currently serves as clerk-treasurer for the Town of Speedway, where he manages a multimillion-dollar budget, per his campaign site.
AuditorMYLA A. ELDRIDGE (D)
MYLA A. ELDRIDGE
MYLA A. ELDRIDGE appears on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Marion County Auditor, per the county elections office's certified candidate list. No campaign website was found as of September 8, 2026; the official election filing is the only verifiable source for MYLA A. ELDRIDGE.
RecorderFAITH JAMES KIMBROUGH (D)
FAITH JAMES KIMBROUGH
FAITH JAMES KIMBROUGH appears on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Marion County Recorder, per the county elections office's certified candidate list. No campaign website was found as of September 8, 2026; the official election filing is the only verifiable source for FAITH JAMES KIMBROUGH.
SheriffKELVIS T. WILLIAMS (D) · TOM VAUGHN (R)
KELVIS T. WILLIAMS
Williams began his public safety career in May 1978 with the Indiana State Police, progressing through the ranks until retiring in 2003, per his campaign site. He then joined the Marion County Sheriff's Office in 2009 and advanced to Executive Officer in September 2023, per his campaign site. He holds a Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice from Martin University and is a graduate of the FBI National Academy and the Northwestern University School of Police Staff and Command, per his campaign site. He has been involved with the Make-A-Wish Foundation, the Indiana Black Troopers Association and a Prevention of Child Abuse chapter, per his campaign site.
TOM VAUGHN
Has served as Southport Police Chief since 2014 and previously worked for the Marion County Sheriff's Office, per WFYI. No campaign website was found as of September 8, 2026.
AssessorJOSEPH P. O'CONNOR (D)
JOSEPH P. O'CONNOR
JOSEPH P. O'CONNOR appears on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Marion County Assessor, per the county elections office's certified candidate list. No campaign website was found as of September 8, 2026; the official election filing is the only verifiable source for JOSEPH P. O'CONNOR.
Small Claims Court Judge, Center TownshipBrenda Annette Roper (D)
Brenda Annette Roper
Brenda Annette Roper appears on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Marion County Small Claims Court Judge, Center Township, per the county elections office's certified candidate list. No campaign website was found as of September 8, 2026; the official election filing is the only verifiable source for Brenda Annette Roper.
Small Claims Court Judge, Decatur TownshipJonathan P. Sturgill (R)
Jonathan P. Sturgill
Jonathan P. Sturgill appears on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Marion County Small Claims Court Judge, Decatur Township, per the county elections office's certified candidate list. No campaign website was found as of September 8, 2026; the official election filing is the only verifiable source for Jonathan P. Sturgill.
Small Claims Court Judge, Franklin TownshipJohn A. Kitley, Jr. (R)
John A. Kitley, Jr.
John A. Kitley, Jr. appears on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Marion County Small Claims Court Judge, Franklin Township, per the county elections office's certified candidate list. No campaign website was found as of September 8, 2026; the official election filing is the only verifiable source for John A. Kitley, Jr.
Small Claims Court Judge, Lawrence TownshipKimberly J. Bacon (D)
Kimberly J. Bacon
Kimberly J. Bacon appears on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Marion County Small Claims Court Judge, Lawrence Township, per the county elections office's certified candidate list. No campaign website was found as of September 8, 2026; the official election filing is the only verifiable source for Kimberly J. Bacon.
Small Claims Court Judge, Perry TownshipJami R. Sayeed (D) · Cheryl Rivera (R)
Jami R. Sayeed
Jami R. Sayeed appears on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Marion County Small Claims Court Judge, Perry Township, per the county elections office's certified candidate list. No campaign website was found as of September 8, 2026; the official election filing is the only verifiable source for Jami R. Sayeed.
Cheryl Rivera
Is an attorney admitted to practice since 2003, a graduate of Purdue University and the Indiana University School of Law, who has served as deputy prosecutor, deputy public defender, and judge pro tempore in Marion Superior and Perry Township courts, per Southsider Voice. No campaign website was found as of September 8, 2026.
Small Claims Court Judge, Pike TownshipDoug Stephens (D)
Doug Stephens
Doug Stephens appears on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Marion County Small Claims Court Judge, Pike Township, per the county elections office's certified candidate list. No campaign website was found as of September 8, 2026; the official election filing is the only verifiable source for Doug Stephens.
Small Claims Court Judge, Warren TownshipGarland E. Graves (D)
Garland E. Graves
Garland E. Graves appears on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Marion County Small Claims Court Judge, Warren Township, per the county elections office's certified candidate list. No campaign website was found as of September 8, 2026; the official election filing is the only verifiable source for Garland E. Graves.
Small Claims Court Judge, Washington TownshipSteven G Poore (D)
Steven G Poore
Steven G Poore appears on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Marion County Small Claims Court Judge, Washington Township, per the county elections office's certified candidate list. No campaign website was found as of September 8, 2026; the official election filing is the only verifiable source for Steven G Poore.
Small Claims Court Judge, Wayne TownshipGerald B. Coleman (D)
Gerald B. Coleman
Gerald B. Coleman appears on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Marion County Small Claims Court Judge, Wayne Township, per the county elections office's certified candidate list. No campaign website was found as of September 8, 2026; the official election filing is the only verifiable source for Gerald B. Coleman.
Small Claims Court Constable, Center TownshipKENNETH ALLEN (D) · MELVIN (MAJOR) HALL, II (Independent)
KENNETH ALLEN
KENNETH ALLEN appears on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Marion County Small Claims Court Constable, Center Township, per the county elections office's certified candidate list. No campaign website was found as of September 8, 2026; the official election filing is the only verifiable source for KENNETH ALLEN.
MELVIN (MAJOR) HALL, II
MELVIN (MAJOR) HALL, II appears on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Marion County Small Claims Court Constable, Center Township, per the county elections office's certified candidate list. No campaign website was found as of September 8, 2026; the official election filing is the only verifiable source for MELVIN (MAJOR) HALL, II.
Small Claims Court Constable, Decatur TownshipLUKE W. SCHMITT (R)
LUKE W. SCHMITT
LUKE W. SCHMITT appears on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Marion County Small Claims Court Constable, Decatur Township, per the county elections office's certified candidate list. No campaign website was found as of September 8, 2026; the official election filing is the only verifiable source for LUKE W. SCHMITT.
Small Claims Court Constable, Franklin TownshipJEFF DUHAMELL (R)
JEFF DUHAMELL
JEFF DUHAMELL appears on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Marion County Small Claims Court Constable, Franklin Township, per the county elections office's certified candidate list. No campaign website was found as of September 8, 2026; the official election filing is the only verifiable source for JEFF DUHAMELL.
Small Claims Court Constable, Lawrence TownshipTRACEY DEJUAN CANTRELL (D)
TRACEY DEJUAN CANTRELL
TRACEY DEJUAN CANTRELL appears on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Marion County Small Claims Court Constable, Lawrence Township, per the county elections office's certified candidate list. No campaign website was found as of September 8, 2026; the official election filing is the only verifiable source for TRACEY DEJUAN CANTRELL.
Small Claims Court Constable, Perry TownshipJERRY MELVIN (D) · DAVID TAYLOR (R)
JERRY MELVIN
JERRY MELVIN appears on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Marion County Small Claims Court Constable, Perry Township, per the county elections office's certified candidate list. No campaign website was found as of September 8, 2026; the official election filing is the only verifiable source for JERRY MELVIN.
DAVID TAYLOR
DAVID TAYLOR appears on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Marion County Small Claims Court Constable, Perry Township, per the county elections office's certified candidate list. No campaign website was found as of September 8, 2026; the official election filing is the only verifiable source for DAVID TAYLOR.
Small Claims Court Constable, Pike TownshipPAUL WOODS (D)
PAUL WOODS
PAUL WOODS appears on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Marion County Small Claims Court Constable, Pike Township, per the county elections office's certified candidate list. No campaign website was found as of September 8, 2026; the official election filing is the only verifiable source for PAUL WOODS.
Small Claims Court Constable, Warren TownshipOSNEL L ANDRE, SR. (D)
OSNEL L ANDRE, SR.
OSNEL L ANDRE, SR. appears on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Marion County Small Claims Court Constable, Warren Township, per the county elections office's certified candidate list. No campaign website was found as of September 8, 2026; the official election filing is the only verifiable source for OSNEL L ANDRE, SR..
Small Claims Court Constable, Washington TownshipSTEVE MILLER (D)
STEVE MILLER
STEVE MILLER appears on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Marion County Small Claims Court Constable, Washington Township, per the county elections office's certified candidate list. No campaign website was found as of September 8, 2026; the official election filing is the only verifiable source for STEVE MILLER.
Small Claims Court Constable, Wayne TownshipKEVIN J. KELLY (D)
KEVIN J. KELLY
KEVIN J. KELLY appears on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Marion County Small Claims Court Constable, Wayne Township, per the county elections office's certified candidate list. No campaign website was found as of September 8, 2026; the official election filing is the only verifiable source for KEVIN J. KELLY.
By address
These seats are elected by district; only the district covering your address is on your ballot.
Find your districts by addressCircuit Court ClerkKATE SWEENEY BELL (D) · ROBBIN STEWART (R)
KATE SWEENEY BELL
Top priorities
From other published sources
- Protect voting rights and election integrity, per WFYI
- Expand voter participation across the county, per WFYI
- Opposes the federal SAVE Act over concerns it creates barriers for eligible voters, per WFYI
About KATE SWEENEY BELL
Currently serves as Marion County Clerk, the county's chief elections official, per WFYI. Previously served two terms as Marion County recorder and five years as chair of the county Democratic Party, per WFYI. No campaign website was found as of September 8, 2026.
ROBBIN STEWART
Top priorities
From other published sources
- Improve poll worker training to enhance election security, per WFYI
- Opposes the federal SAVE Act on constitutional grounds, per WFYI
About ROBBIN STEWART
Is an attorney who has represented himself in court for the past two decades, according to state officials cited by WFYI, per WFYI. No campaign website was found as of September 8, 2026.
Full candidate profiles, priorities and campaign sites are on the Marion County page.
Statewide races
Secretary of StateMax Engling (R) · Beau Bayh (D) · Lauri A. Shillings (Libertarian) · Greg Ballard (Lincoln Party)
Max Engling
Top priorities
From the campaign site
- ensuring only U.S. citizens vote in Indiana elections
- a citizen transparency portal for reporting election concerns
- combating business-filing fraud involving shell companies
About Max Engling
Max Engling is the Republican candidate for Indiana Secretary of State. He has worked on the U.S. House Administration Committee, in agricultural education with Beck's Hybrids, and most recently in U.S. Senator Jim Banks' office, per his campaign site. He holds a bachelor's degree from IUPUI and a master's degree in National Defense and Strategic Planning from the U.S. Naval War College.
Beau Bayh
Top priorities
From the campaign site
- Protect fair and accessible elections
- Improve public trust in state administration
- Modernize business and voter services
About Beau Bayh
Beau Bayh is the Democratic candidate for Indiana secretary of state and an attorney, per his campaign site. His campaign emphasizes election administration, public trust and business services.
Lauri A. Shillings
Top priorities
From the campaign site
- Protect the integrity and privacy of Indiana elections
- Serve small businesses and entrepreneurs
- Educate and empower Indiana voters
About Lauri A. Shillings
Shillings is the Libertarian nominee for Indiana Secretary of State and a Creative Director at the University of Indianapolis and small business owner since 2000, per the campaign site. Shillings chairs the Hamilton County Libertarian Party, serves on the Libertarian Party of Indiana State Central Committee, and holds a degree in Community and Nonprofit Leadership, per the campaign site.
Greg Ballard
Top priorities
From the campaign site
- Improve election administration and public trust
- Bring executive experience from Indianapolis city government
From other published sources
- Open up Indiana's election system, per WNDU
About Greg Ballard
Greg Ballard is the Lincoln Party candidate for Indiana secretary of state on the November 3, 2026 ballot, per the Secretary of State's 2026 general election candidate list; election officials confirmed in July that his petition cleared the signature requirement, per the Indiana Capital Chronicle. A Marine veteran and former mayor of Indianapolis, he says he wants to open up the state's election system, per WNDU.
ComptrollerElise Nieshalla (R) · Jessica Bailey (D) · John Schick (Libertarian)
Elise Nieshalla
Top priorities
From other published sources
- Modernize state financial and timekeeping systems, per WISH-TV
- Explore AI tools to help identify waste, fraud or abuse in state spending, per WISH-TV
About Elise Nieshalla
Elise Nieshalla is Indiana's sitting state comptroller, appointed in November 2023, per the office's official site (in.gov/comptroller), and the Republican candidate for a full term on the November 3, 2026 ballot, per the Secretary of State's 2026 general election candidate list. The office oversees state financial reporting, the Hoosier START retirement plan and the Indiana Transparency Portal, per WISH-TV. No campaign website was found as of September 8, 2026.
Jessica Bailey
Top priorities
From other published sources
- Update the state's transparency portal, per The Indiana Citizen
- Keep the public informed about the comptroller's office, per The Indiana Citizen
About Jessica Bailey
Jessica Bailey is the Democratic candidate for Indiana Comptroller. She has served two terms as Porter County Clerk since 2018, managing payroll, public records and elections, and was named Clerk of the Year by the Association of Indiana Counties and received an election administration award from the U.S. Election Assistance Commission, per her campaign site.
John Schick
John Schick is the Libertarian candidate for Indiana state comptroller on the November 3, 2026 ballot, per the Secretary of State's 2026 general election candidate list. No campaign website was found as of September 8, 2026.
TreasurerDaniel Elliott (R) · Coumba Kebe (D)
Daniel Elliott
Top priorities
From the campaign site
- Manage state investments and cash responsibly
- Support college savings and unclaimed-property services
- Promote fiscal accountability
About Daniel Elliott
Daniel Elliott is Indiana's sitting state treasurer, per the office's official site (in.gov/tos), and the Republican candidate for re-election on the November 3, 2026 ballot, per the Secretary of State's 2026 general election candidate list. The treasurer manages state investments, cash, college savings, unclaimed property and public-finance services, per the office's site.
Coumba Kebe
Top priorities
From other published sources
- Transparency and accountability in the treasurer's office, per The Indiana Citizen
- Long-term economic stability, per WFYI
About Coumba Kebe
Coumba Kebe is the Democratic candidate for Indiana State Treasurer. She has spent nearly a decade in healthcare administration and business operations, managing multi-million-dollar budgets, and holds a bachelor's degree in Community Health and Preventive Medicine and a Master of Public Health in Health Policy and Management from Indiana University, per her campaign site.
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