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Allen County, Indiana

Allen County Council, District 1

2 candidates are tracked for Allen County Council, District 1 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Melissa Fisher and Mike Clendenen. Candidate information follows official Allen County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

About this race

Melissa Fisher (Democratic), Mike Clendenen (Republican) are on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Allen County Council, District 1, 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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Melissa Fisher

Democratic

Top priorities
  • Wise economic investment and stewardship of taxpayer dollars
  • Restoring balance and representation on the council
  • Proactive measures and partnerships addressing mental health needs

Per the campaign site.

Biography

Fisher brings more than 20 years of experience in behavioral health and public service, per her campaign site. She holds degrees in human services and political science from IPFW, a master's degree in psychology from Indiana Tech, and a Master of Divinity from United Theological Seminary, per her campaign site. She previously worked as a case manager supporting people with developmental disabilities, co-founded the mental health organization New Wave Wellness, and serves as an associate pastor at Aldersgate United Methodist Church after previously leading Faith United Methodist Church, per her campaign site. She sits on the Mayor's Commission Advisory Board for Mental Health, per her campaign site.

Mike Clendenen

Republican

Top priorities
  • Fiscal responsibility and responsible economic development
  • Safe communities
  • Family opportunity and economic development to retain residents

Per the campaign site.

Biography

Clendenen worked as a park board commissioner and superintendent with the New Haven-Adams Township Parks and Recreation Department, retiring after 25 years of public service, per his campaign site. His background includes government budgeting and purchasing, per his campaign site.

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Questions about this race

Who is running for Allen County Council, District 1 in 2026?

2 candidates are tracked for Allen County Council, District 1 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Melissa Fisher and Mike Clendenen. Candidate information follows official Allen County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

When is the Allen County Council, District 1 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.

How do I see my exact Allen County ballot?

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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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Candidate profiles
Melissa Fisher, full profileMike Clendenen, full profileOfficial Indiana election office