The Secretary of State is the third-highest ranking office in Indiana, and has a four-year term. Responsibilities include overseeing the state's elections, state business licensing, and financial security regulations.

The current Republican Secretary of State, Diego Morales, faces several accusations, including nepotism, fraud and misspending state dollars. Republican party leaders waited until the day before the filing deadline to try to replace him ballot, and they succeeded.

Candidates

Beau Bayh

Democratic Party

• Prioritizes cleaning up the corruption in the Secretary of State’s office, where "Taxpayer dollars have been wasted on unnecessary travel, luxury vehicles, no-bid contracts for big donors, and six-figure jobs for the Secretary’s family and friends."
• Supports statewide ballot referendums that would allow Hoosier voters to weigh in on issues important to them, including redistricting.
• Plans to rebuild a strong middle class by supporting labor unions, demanding accountability for every taxpayer dollar, and fighting excessive taxes on working people.

Max Engling

Republican Party

• Prioritizes election integrity by, "Ensuring only U.S. citizens vote in Indiana elections," and developing "a direct channel for citizens to report potential election issues themselves."
• Campaigns on cutting red tape and slashing regulations that exist for businesses, "Streamlining business services."
• It is worth noting that Engling claims he is a “native of central Indiana,” but the IndyStar has reported “Engling has spent little time in Indiana.” Even in the years leading up to his 2023 run for Indiana’s 5th Congressional District, Engling was recorded living in Fairfax County, Virginia.

Lauri Shillings

Libertarian

• Aims to protect personal voter information, fix the LLC registration website, and increase voter turnout.

Greg Ballard

Lincoln Party

• Aims to create a statewide voter guide, end partisan recount commissions of retired judges, and increase training for poll workers.

Indiana's Comptroller is the state's chief financial officer. That means the role manages the state's checkbook, pays state employees, and distributes tax dollars.

The current Republican State Comptroller, Elise Nieshalla, is running for office as the incumbent. She was nominated to the role in 2023 by then-Governor Eric Holcomb after her predecessor, Tera Klutz, resigned.

Candidates

Jessica Bailey

Democratic Party

• Prioritizes transparency by promising to update the state's transparency portal. She aims to make it easier to search, written in plain language, and kept current, to allow Hoosiers to understand how tax money is being spent.
• Spent two terms running the Porter County Clerk's office managing payroll and public records, and has been recognized nationally for election administration.

Elise Nieshalla

Republican Party

• Prioritizes the defense of conservative values. The number one accomplishment listed on her campaign website is her support of the Indiana Right to Life marches that followed Mike Braun's executive order to reiterate compliance with pro-life laws.
• When President Trump withdrew the United States from the Paris Agreement, Nieshalla rallied behind Trump, calling for investigations into the European Union's environmental directives on U.S. companies. This followed her vote to remove investment options from the state that promote "environmental, social, and governance" standards.

John Schick

Libertarian

• Campaigning for Indiana Comptroller for a fourth time.
• Schick does not have a campaign website.

Indiana's Treasurer of State invests billions in state revenues to earn interest income that helps fund government services without raising taxes. The role also oversees statewide financial programs, including college savings accounts, low-interest financing for local governments, and emergency 911 funding.

The current Republican Treasurer of State, Daniel Elliott, is running for reelection.

Candidates

Coumba Kebe

Democratic Party

• Prioritizes transparency and accountability, aiming to make financial information easier to access, easier to understand, and more useful to the public.
• Believes Indiana should evaluate financial decisions not only based on short-term outcomes, but also on their long-term impact on our workforce, local communities, economic growth, and quality of life.
• Aims to strengthen communities and families by using her position to improve childcare access, healthcare affordability, and workforce participation.

Daniel Elliott

Republican Party

• Advocates for government transparency and cutting through the "red tape of government bureaucracy."
• Promotes broadband access across the state.
• Started a small software development company in Martinsville, Indiana.
• Served as the chairman of the Morgan County Republican Party for ten years, publicly endorsed Donald Trump for president in 2024, and aims to be a "Strong voice for conservative values."

The Ninth District U.S. Representative serves as the direct voice of their district in the federal government, serving a two-year term. Representatives write and vote on federal laws, hold exclusive power to propose national tax policy, and oversee how executive agencies spend public funds.

The current Ninth District U.S. Representative, Republican Erin Houchin, is running for reelection.

Candidates

Brad Meyer

Democratic Party

• Prioritizes holding corporations accountable and making strategic public investments that truly serve the interests of our citizens.
• Aims to establish equal access to affordable healthcare by building on programs like Medicare.
• Promises to stand up for our courts, equal justice, and civil liberties
• Studied Electronics Engineering at Purdue University. Worked in local manufacturing for 25 years.

Erin Houchin

Republican Party

• Publicly endorsed by Donald Trump.
• "Lead the charge" on the “One Big Beautiful” Budget Reconciliation Bill as a member of the House Budget Committee. Then as a member of the House Energy & Commerce Committee, Houchin wrote new restrictions on Medicaid and rolled back green energy investments. Afterwards, Houchin published a Newsweek Op-Ed where she expressed her full endorsement for the bill.
• Served as a member of the DOGE Caucus, which coordinated with Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy’s DOGE team directly. Houchin then advocated for DOGE in an interview with NewsNation.
• Secured nearly $8 million for clean water and public safety projects for the Ninth District.

Tonya Hudson

Libertarian Party

• Prioritizes reduction of the tax burden.

The District 61 Indiana Representative serves as the direct voice for their district in the state government, serving a two-year term. Representatives draft and vote on state laws, shape the two-year state budget, and oversee state funding for local infrastructure, schools, and public services. They also advocate directly for local community needs and assist residents with issues involving government agencies.

The current District 61 Indiana Representative, Democrat Matt Pierce, is running for reelection.

Candidates

Matt Pierce

Democratic Party

• Prioritizes fighting to preserve democracy. Pierce, "became a spokesperson on national news outlets," when he fought Republican efforts to steal Democratic congressional seats in Indiana. He vows to continue the fight against Republican leaders' efforts to consolidate power.
• Defeated Lilliana Young in the 2026 Democratic Primary Election.
• Running unopposed in the General Election.

The 5th Judge of the Monroe Circuit Court presides over local trial courts, handling a wide range of legal matters including felony and misdemeanor criminal cases, family law, property disputes, and estate settlements. This role also oversees local probation services, establishes court rules, and helps keep the county's justice system running fairly and efficiently.

Candidates

Kara Elaine Krothe

Democratic Party

• Ran for reelection unopposed in the Democratic Primary Election.
• Running for reelection unopposed in the General Election.

The 9th Judge of the Monroe Circuit Court presides over local trial courts, handling a wide range of legal matters including felony and misdemeanor criminal cases, family law, property disputes, and estate settlements. This role also oversees local probation services, establishes court rules, and helps keep the county's justice system running fairly and efficiently.

Candidates

Geoff Bradley

Democratic Party

• Ran for reelection unopposed in the Democratic Primary Election.
• Running for reelection unopposed in the General Election.

The Monroe County Prosecuting Attorney serves as the chief law enforcement officer responsible for deciding whether to file criminal charges and prosecuting cases on behalf of the state. This role also manages victim support services, child support enforcement, and diversion programs like drug treatment courts.

The current Prosecuting Attorney, Democrat Erika Oliphant, is running for reelection.

Candidates

Erika Oliphant

Democratic Party

• Defeated Benjamin T. Arrington in the 2026 Democratic Primary Election.
• Running unopposed in the General Election.

The Monroe County Circuit Court Clerk serves as the chief administrator and official recordkeeper for the county's court system, managing case filings, court fees, child support payments, and marriage licenses. The role also oversees local election operations, ballot processing, and voter registration administration.

The current Circuit Court Clerk, Democrat Nicole Browne, will not be running for reelection, as she’s hit the term limit of eight years within a twelve-year period.

Candidates

Tree Martin-Lucas

Democratic Party

• Prioritizes running the Clerk’s Office with clear information, patience, privacy, and treating people with dignity.
• Defeated Tanner Dale Branham and Joe Davis in the 2026 Democratic Primary Election.

Julie M. Hays

Republican Party

• Does not have a campaign website. She does have a Facebook page, but no policies are listed.

The Monroe County Recorder processes and stores a range of documents, most related to property records, that are submitted for recording.

The current Monroe County Recorder, Democrat Amy Swain, is running for reelection.

Candidate

Amy Swain

Democratic Party

• Ran unopposed in the Democratic Primary Election.
• Running unopposed in the General Election.
• Does not have a campaign website. She does have a Facebook page, but no policies are listed.

The Monroe County Sheriff is the county’s chief officer responsible for protecting local communities, investigating crimes, and patrolling areas outside city limits.

The current Monroe County Sheriff, Democrat Ruben Marté, is running for reelection.

Candidates

Ruben Marté

Democratic Party

• Fought a lawsuit issued by Indiana Attorney General Todd Rokita (R), in which Marté argued that complying with Rokita's federal immigration enforcement requests would be unconstitutional.
• Ran unopposed in the Democratic Primary Election.
• Running unopposed in the General Election.
• Does not have a campaign website.

The Monroe County Assessor's Office maintains property records for all townships. The Assessor decides what every property in the county is worth. The county uses those values to calculate property taxes.

The current Monroe County Assessor, Democrat Judith A. Sharp, is running for reelection.

Candidates

Judith A. Sharp

Democratic Party

• Has served as Monroe County Assessor since 1991.
• Plans to lobby the state legislature to keep property taxes, even as some Republicans try to eliminate them.
• Amid claims of corruption regarding skyrocketing housing prices, Sharp claims, "High demand, bidding wars and limited housing all drive up property values.... Someone can’t just come in and lower values... the state will come down hard on that."
• Defeated Bob Nyquist in the 2026 Democratic Primary Election.
• Does not have a campaign website.

Jeneé Trimble

Independent

• Worked for the assessor’s office under Sharp for less than a year before resigning.
• Took a job at the Monroe County auditor’s office, but said she was fired in May 2025.
• Filed two lawsuits against a variety of county offices and elected officials. Both of these suits failed to provide legal foundation for her claims. One was dismissed, and the other was given a chance to refile.
• Does not have a campaign website, but has a Facebook Page where she asserts that she is a, "Whistleblower, exposing fraud & bringing transparency & honesty."

The District 1 Monroe County Commissioner serves on the Board of Commissioners, which acts as the county’s executive branch. This group manages daily government operations, county contracts, and public property like the courthouse, roads, and parks. Their goal is to ensure infrastructure, facilities, and local services run smoothly for residents.

The current District 1 Monroe County Commissioner, Democrat Lee Jones, will be stepping down at the conclusion of her term.

Candidates

Trent Deckard

Democratic Party

• Prioritizes addressing affordability on a county level, from planning, zoning, to other key infrastructure like water.
• Defeated David G. Henry in the 2026 Democratic Primary Election.
• Running unopposed in the General Election.

The Monroe County Council holds ultimate authority over the county’s finances and annual budget. The council sets local tax rates, approves public spending, and sets salary rates for county employees.

The current District 2 Monroe County Council member, Democrat Kate Wiltz, is running for reelection.

Candidates

District 2

Kate Wiltz

Democratic Party

• Prioritizes criminal justice reform, hoping to build a new jail facility that prioritizes safety and rehabilitation, "Providing pathways for leaving (jail) with the supports needed to never return."
• Ran unopposed in the Democratic Primary Election.
• Running unopposed in the General Election.

The Monroe County Perry Township Trustee manages emergency township assistance to help residents in crisis afford essential living needs like rent, utility bills, and medical expenses. In Perry Township, the Trustee also operates a local food pantry, provides temporary shelter support, and maintains public cemeteries and township grounds.

The current Monroe County Perry Township Trustee, Leon Gordon, was appointed to this position in January 2026, following the passing of Dan Combs. Combs had served as trustee since 1986.

Candidate

Leon Gordon

Democratic Party

• Prioritizes strengthening local partnerships with the community to ensure sustainable housing solutions.
• Defeated Levi Combs in the 2026 Democratic Primary Election.
• Running unopposed in the General Election.

Perry Township provides temporary, emergency safety-net assistance to residents facing financial crises. The office manages direct rent and utility voucher programs, operates an emergency food pantry, and partners with local social service agencies.

The current Monroe County Perry Township Board Members are Jack Davis, Susie Hamilton, and Barbara Sturbaum. Jack Davis lost in the 2026 Democratic Primary Elections.

Candidates

The following candidates won the 2026 Democratic Primary Elections, and are running unopposed in the General Election.

• Susie Hamilton (Incumbent)
• Jenny Olmes-Stevens
• Barbara Sturbaum (Incumbent)

Members of the Monroe County Community School Corporation Board set district policy, adopt the annual budget, and hire and evaluate the superintendent, who manages daily school operations. The board acts as community stewards to ensure MCCSC schools remain accountable, fiscally sound, and focused on student success.

Districts 1, 3, and 7 are up for reelection this year. The remaining districts will be up for reelection in 2028. Due to the nonpartisan nature of the position, this race was not included in the 2026 Primary Elections.

It should be noted that Lieutenant Governor Micah Beckwith (R) and Indiana Attorney General Todd Rokita (R) have championed a new election law that encourages school board members to include their party registration on the ballot. This law attempts to reinforce Governor Braun's push to, "Establish a system based on merit rather than DEI." The candidates of this race chose to opt out, with some members claiming, "Adding party labels is an attempt to politicize and divide board members."

Candidates

District 1

Erin Wyatt

Nonpartisan

• Running unopposed in the General Election.

District 3

Ashley Pirani

Nonpartisan

• Running unopposed in the General Election.

District 7

Aja Jester

Nonpartisan

• Running unopposed in the General Election.

Public Question #1

Currently, under the Constitution of the State of Indiana, a person charged with murder or treason is not entitled to be released on bail if the proof is evident or the presumption strong. Shall the Constitution of the State of Indiana be amended to provide that a person charged with an offense other than murder or treason is not entitled to bail if: (1) the proof is evident or the presumption strong; and (2) the state proves by clear and convincing evidence that no release conditions will reasonably protect the safety of any other person or the community. (This question concerns Article 1, Section 17 of the Constitution of the State of Indiana.)

Hendricks County Prosecutor, Loren Delp, argues in favor of a vote "yes", stating "It would give judges a very limited tool for exceptional cases. A tool governed by a demanding burden of proof, procedural safeguards, judicial findings, and strict time limits... to protect victims and the public when clear and convincing evidence shows nothing else will work."

The Indiana ACLU argues in favor of a vote "no", stating that ratification, "Would allow someone's freedom to sit in the hands of a single judge, raising prominent concerns about due process rights, bias, inconsistency, and inequity on the decision of who gets to go home and who stays behind bars."

Public Question #2

Shall the Constitution of the State of Indiana be amended to permit the judge of a city or town court to reside in: (1) the county in which the court is located; or (2) the bordering county closest to the city or town in which the court is located? (This question concerns Article 6, Section 6 of the Constitution of the State of Indiana.)

The Indiana Lawyer argues in favor of a vote "yes", stating that rural Indiana faces issues recruiting qualified attorneys to serve as judges. By widening the eligibility pool to the broader county or closest adjacent county, a vote "yes" would reduce bottlenecks, prevent cases from facing indefinite suspension, and preserve a regional connection between the judge and the community.

No formal advocacy groups, committees, or public figures have registered arguments or launched campaigns against the amendment on Ballotpedia. And the amendment passed the Indiana General Assembly with overwhelming bipartisan support (90–0 in the House, 48–0 in the Senate).

Appellate judges are appointed by the Governor, not elected. The retention system is "designed to allow appellate judges freedom from campaign finance considerations and influence by partisan politics." To help voters make informed decisions, the Supreme Court’s Office has created a website to provide information on specific judges.

Once appointed, a judge must stand for retention at the first statewide general election after the judge has served for two full years. If retained, the judge is on the retention ballot every 10 years.

Court of Appeals Judicial Retention - Fourth District

Shall Judge Mary A. DeBoer be retained in office?

• Former Governor Eric J. Holcomb appointed her to serve on the Court of Appeals of Indiana in 2024. Should the majority vote "no", her replacement will be chosen by Indiana Governor Mike Braun.

Court of Appeals Judicial Retention - Fifth District

Shall Judge Paul A. Felix be retained in office?

• Former Governor Eric J. Holcomb appointed him to serve on the Court of Appeals of Indiana in 2023. Should the majority vote "no", his replacement will be chosen by Indiana Governor Mike Braun.

Tax Court Judge Retention - Indiana Tax Court

Shall Judge Justin L. McAdam be retained in office?

• Former Governor Eric J. Holcomb appointed him to serve on the Tax Court of Indiana in 2023. Should the majority vote "no", his replacement will be chosen by Indiana Governor Mike Braun.