Allen County, Indiana

Allen County Commissioner, District 2

2 candidates are tracked for Allen County Commissioner, District 2 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Kate Conner and Ozzie Mitson. Candidate information follows official Allen County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

About this race

Kate Conner (Democratic), Ozzie Mitson (Republican) are on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Allen County Commissioner, District 2, per the Secretary of State's 2026 general election candidate list (updated August 27, 2026).

What this office does

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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Kate Conner

Democratic

Top priorities

Supporting local job creation and limiting developer-friendly tax breaks that raise living costs
Reducing reliance on corporate tax abatements to fund essential services and infrastructure
Strengthening zoning ordinances to protect agricultural and residential areas

Per the campaign site.

Biography

Kate Conner was born and raised in Fort Wayne and graduated from Northrop High School in 2011; she worked in the restaurant industry for about 15 years before moving into financial-sector work focused on analysis and process improvement since 2021, per Kate Conner campaign site.

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Ozzie Mitson

Republican

Top priorities

Maintaining safe roads, bridges, and drainage systems
Fiscal responsibility, including reducing waste and keeping government lean
Supporting law enforcement and first responders

Per the campaign site.

Biography

Ozzie Mitson is a Fort Wayne native who has worked as a congressional staffer and in municipal government, and currently serves as Director of Government Affairs for IU Health Fort Wayne, per Ozzie Mitson campaign site.

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Questions about this race

Who is running for Allen County Commissioner, District 2 in 2026?

When is the Allen County Commissioner, District 2 election in Indiana?

Election Day is Tuesday, November 3, 2026. Registration deadlines, early voting dates and mail ballot rules for Indiana are on the Indiana election hub at theballotbrief.com.

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Verify this race

Candidate roster from official Allen County and state election office filings, last verified September 27, 2026. Bios and priorities carry their attribution inline.

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Allen County Council, District 1 Allen County Council, District 2 Allen County Council, District 3 See all 26 Allen County races

Candidate profiles

Kate Conner, full profile Ozzie Mitson, full profile Official Indiana election office