2 candidates are tracked for St. Joseph County Commissioner, District 1 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Bill Redman and Carl H. Baxmeyer. Candidate information follows official St. Joseph County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.
Bill Redman (Democratic), Carl H. Baxmeyer (Republican) are on the November 3, 2026 ballot for St. Joseph County Commissioner, District 1, per the Secretary of State's 2026 general election candidate list (updated August 27, 2026).
County commissioner. The county board is the county's legislative and, in most states, executive body. Commissioners adopt the county budget and property tax rate, oversee roads, the jail, public health, planning and zoning in unincorporated areas, and appoint or confirm department heads. In counties with an elected county executive or judge, the board's role is mainly the budget and ordinances.
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Democratic
The sitting St. Joseph County sheriff, whose final term concludes at the end of the year; began his law enforcement career at the St. Joseph County Police Department in 1994 and was elected sheriff in 2018, per WNDU, "St. Joseph County Sheriff Bill Redman announces run for county commissioner". No campaign website was found as of September 8, 2026.
Republican
The incumbent Republican St. Joseph County commissioner for District 1, per WNDU, "St. Joseph County Sheriff Bill Redman announces run for county commissioner". No campaign website was found as of September 8, 2026.
2 candidates are tracked for St. Joseph County Commissioner, District 1 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Bill Redman and Carl H. Baxmeyer. Candidate information follows official St. Joseph County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.
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