Clark County Sample Ballot & Voter Guide 2026
33 candidates are on the November 3, 2026 ballot across 19 Clark County races, led by the Clark County Circuit Court Judge, No. 2 contest.
County offices
Prosecuting AttorneyJeremy Mull (R)
Unopposed: still on your ballot.
Jeremy Mull Republican
Mull is running for a fourth term as Clark County Prosecutor, per Louisville Public Media. No campaign website was found as of September 8, 2026.
Jeremy Mull (Republican) is on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Clark County Prosecuting Attorney, per the Secretary of State's 2026 general election candidate list (updated August 27, 2026). Indiana prints unopposed candidates.
Full race pageCircuit Court ClerkRyan Lynch (R)
Unopposed: still on your ballot.
Ryan Lynch Republican
Lynch is seeking a second term as Clark County Circuit Court Clerk, per Louisville Public Media. No campaign website was found as of September 8, 2026.
Ryan Lynch (Republican) is on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Clark County Circuit Court Clerk, per the Secretary of State's 2026 general election candidate list (updated August 27, 2026). Indiana prints unopposed candidates.
Full race pageAuditorAntonio Veals (D) · R. Monty Snelling (R)
Antonio Veals Democratic
Antonio Veals appears on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Clark 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 Antonio Veals.
R. Monty Snelling Republican
Snelling currently serves as Clark County Treasurer and is running for county auditor, per Louisville Public Media. No campaign website was found as of September 8, 2026.
Antonio Veals (Democratic), R. Monty Snelling (Republican) are on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Clark County Auditor, per the Secretary of State's 2026 general election candidate list (updated August 27, 2026).
Full race pageRecorderSteve Gill (R)
Unopposed: still on your ballot.
Steve Gill Republican
Gill is seeking reelection as Clark County Recorder, per Louisville Public Media. No campaign website was found as of September 8, 2026.
Steve Gill (Republican) is on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Clark County Recorder, per the Secretary of State's 2026 general election candidate list (updated August 27, 2026). Indiana prints unopposed candidates.
Full race pageTreasurerDanny Yost (R)
Unopposed: still on your ballot.
Danny Yost Republican
Yost currently serves as Clark County Auditor and is running for county treasurer, per Louisville Public Media. No campaign website was found as of September 8, 2026.
Danny Yost (Republican) is on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Clark County Treasurer, per the Secretary of State's 2026 general election candidate list (updated August 27, 2026). Indiana prints unopposed candidates.
Full race pageSheriffTim Deeringer (D) · Dwight T Ingle (Independent) · Kenny Kavanaugh, Jr. (R)
Tim Deeringer Democratic
- Bringing trust, transparency, and accountability to the Clark County Sheriff's Office
- Using modern law enforcement techniques and technology to enhance safety and security
Per the campaign site.
About Tim Deeringer
Deeringer served nearly 30 years with the Jeffersonville Police Department, including as chief from 2008 to 2012, and has been retired from law enforcement for six years, per Deeringer campaign site; Louisville Public Media. His law enforcement career included roles as shift commander, SWAT officer, detective, community policing officer, and field training officer, per Deeringer campaign site.
Dwight T Ingle Independent
Ingle is a former Clarksville Police Chief running as an independent for Clark County Sheriff, per Louisville Public Media. No campaign website was found as of September 8, 2026.
Kenny Kavanaugh, Jr. Republican
Kavanaugh spent more than 30 years with the Jeffersonville Police Department, including about a decade as chief, per WHAS11; Louisville Public Media. No campaign website was found as of September 8, 2026.
Tim Deeringer (Democratic), Dwight T Ingle (Independent), Kenny Kavanaugh, Jr. (Republican) are on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Clark County Sheriff, per the Secretary of State's 2026 general election candidate list (updated August 27, 2026).
Full race pageSurveyorBrian Dixon (R)
Unopposed: still on your ballot.
Brian Dixon Republican
Brian Dixon appears on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Clark County Surveyor, 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 Brian Dixon.
Brian Dixon (Republican) is on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Clark County Surveyor, per the Secretary of State's 2026 general election candidate list (updated August 27, 2026). Indiana prints unopposed candidates.
Full race pageAssessorButch Love (R)
Unopposed: still on your ballot.
Butch Love Republican
Love is running for reelection as Clark County Assessor, per Louisville Public Media. No campaign website was found as of September 8, 2026.
Butch Love (Republican) is on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Clark County Assessor, per the Secretary of State's 2026 general election candidate list (updated August 27, 2026). Indiana prints unopposed candidates.
Full race pageCommissioner, District 3Sandy Basham (Independent) · Scott Hawkins (R)
Sandy Basham Independent
Sandy Basham appears on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Clark County Commissioner, District 3, 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 Sandy Basham.
Scott Hawkins Republican
Scott Hawkins appears on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Clark County Commissioner, District 3, 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 Scott Hawkins.
Sandy Basham (Independent), Scott Hawkins (Republican) are on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Clark County Commissioner, District 3, per the Secretary of State's 2026 general election candidate list (updated August 27, 2026).
Full race pageCouncil, District 1Teah Williams-Hampton (D)
Unopposed: still on your ballot.
Teah Williams-Hampton Democratic
Teah Williams-Hampton is the sitting District 1 representative on the Clark County Council, according to the county government website. She was caucused into the seat in 2024 following the death of council member Barbara Hollis, per Louisville Public Media, and is now running to keep the seat. No campaign website was found as of September 8, 2026.
Teah Williams-Hampton (Democratic) is on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Clark County Council, District 1, per the Secretary of State's 2026 general election candidate list (updated August 27, 2026). Republican John Benningfield, who appears on that August 27 list, was ruled ineligible and removed from the ballot by the Clark County Election Board on August 31, 2026, per Louisville Public Media (September 1). Indiana prints unopposed candidates.
Full race pageCouncil, District 2Christian Barrera (D) · Russell P Brooksbank (Libertarian) · Ron Grooms (R)
Christian Barrera Democratic
Christian Barrera appears on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Clark County Council, District 2, 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 Christian Barrera.
Russell P Brooksbank Libertarian
Russell P Brooksbank appears on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Clark County Council, District 2, 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 Russell P Brooksbank.
Ron Grooms Republican
Ron Grooms is the sitting District 2 representative on the Clark County Council, according to the county government website. He was selected in 2023 to finish the term of Darci Schiller after she was elected to the Clarksville Town Council, per Louisville Public Media, and is now seeking election to the seat. No campaign website was found as of September 8, 2026.
Christian Barrera (Democratic), Russell P Brooksbank (Libertarian), Ron Grooms (Republican) are on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Clark County Council, District 2, per the Secretary of State's 2026 general election candidate list (updated August 27, 2026).
Full race pageCouncil, District 3Brian Lenfert (R)
Unopposed: still on your ballot.
Brian Lenfert Republican
Lenfert is the sitting District 3 representative on the Clark County Council, per Clark County government, County Council page. No campaign website was found as of September 8, 2026.
Brian Lenfert (Republican) is on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Clark County Council, District 3, per the Secretary of State's 2026 general election candidate list (updated August 27, 2026). Indiana prints unopposed candidates.
Full race pageCouncil, District 4Christina Gilkey (D) · Nate Combs (R)
Christina Gilkey Democratic
Christina Gilkey appears on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Clark County Council, District 4, 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 Christina Gilkey.
Nate Combs Republican
Nate Combs appears on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Clark County Council, District 4, 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 Nate Combs.
Christina Gilkey (Democratic), Nate Combs (Republican) are on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Clark County Council, District 4, per the Secretary of State's 2026 general election candidate list (updated August 27, 2026).
Full race pageJudges
Circuit Court Judge, No. 2Bradley Jacobs (R)
Unopposed: still on your ballot.
Bradley Jacobs Republican
Bradley Jacobs appears on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Clark County Circuit Court Judge, No. 2, per the county elections office's certified candidate list. No campaign website was found as of September 8, 2026.
Bradley Jacobs (Republican) is on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Clark County Circuit Court Judge, No. 2, per the Secretary of State's 2026 general election candidate list (updated August 27, 2026). Indiana prints unopposed candidates.
Full race pageCircuit Court Judge, No. 3Andrea Wasson Stemle (D) · Lisa Glickfield (R)
Andrea Wasson Stemle Democratic
Stemle is described as a longtime, respected figure in the Clark County legal community who announced her candidacy for judge, per News and Tribune. No campaign website was found as of September 8, 2026.
Lisa Glickfield Republican
Glickfield presides over Clark Circuit Court No. 3, per Clark County government, Courts page. No campaign website was found as of September 8, 2026.
Andrea Wasson Stemle (Democratic), Lisa Glickfield (Republican) are on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Clark County Circuit Court Judge, No. 3, per the Secretary of State's 2026 general election candidate list (updated August 27, 2026).
Full race pageBy address
These seats are elected by district; only the district covering your address is on your ballot.
Clark County is split across 3 Indiana House districts.
Find your districts by addressIndiana House: 3 districtsDistricts 66, 70, 71
Indiana House District 66Ryan Price (D) · Zach Payne (R)
Ryan Price Democratic
- A stronger voice for everyday people in state government
Per Progressive Indiana Network.
About Ryan Price
Ryan Price is the Democratic candidate for Indiana House District 66 on the November 3, 2026 ballot, per the Secretary of State's 2026 general election candidate list. Announced his candidacy for Indiana House District 66, saying his campaign is rooted in values of responsibility, hard work, faith in opportunity, and standing up for what he believes is right, per Progressive Indiana Network. No campaign website was found as of September 8, 2026.
Zach Payne Republican Incumbent
Zach Payne is the Republican candidate for Indiana House District 66 on the November 3, 2026 ballot, per the Secretary of State's 2026 general election candidate list. Zach Payne is a sitting member for the district, per the General Assembly caucus rosters. Payne is a small-business owner in southern Indiana who previously served as Clark County Recorder and a Jeffersonville city councilman, per the Indiana House Republicans caucus profile. He represents House District 66, covering parts of Scott, Clark, and Jefferson counties, per the same profile. He is vice chair of the House Elections and Apportionment Committee, per the caucus profile. No campaign website was found as of September 8, 2026.
Ryan Price (Democratic), Zach Payne (Republican) are on the November 3 ballot for Indiana House District 66; Zach Payne is the sitting member, per the General Assembly caucus rosters. Democratic and Republican nominees were chosen at the May 5 primary; Libertarian nominees at the party's convention. The field is the Secretary of State's 2026 general election candidate list (updated August 27, 2026). This seat is elected by district; only the district covering your address appears on your ballot.
Full race pageIndiana House District 70Sarah Blessing (D) · Brandi Tibben (Libertarian) · Scott L. Fluhr (R)
Sarah Blessing Democratic
- Fully funding schools and supporting teachers
- Strengthening rural healthcare access and keeping local hospitals open
- Backing family farms and local businesses
Per the campaign site.
About Sarah Blessing
Sarah Blessing is a teacher with 18 years of classroom experience in southern Indiana and co-founded Project Next Media, an independent Indiana newsroom focused on reducing divisiveness in news coverage, per the campaign site.
Brandi Tibben Libertarian
Brandi Tibben is the Libertarian candidate for Indiana House District 70 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.
Scott L. Fluhr Republican
Scott L. Fluhr is the Republican candidate for Indiana House District 70 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.
Sarah Blessing (Democratic), Brandi Tibben (Libertarian), Scott L. Fluhr (Republican) are on the November 3 ballot for Indiana House District 70. Not on the November ballot: Karen Engleman, the sitting member per the roster. Democratic and Republican nominees were chosen at the May 5 primary; Libertarian nominees at the party's convention. The field is the Secretary of State's 2026 general election candidate list (updated August 27, 2026). This seat is elected by district; only the district covering your address appears on your ballot.
Full race pageIndiana House District 71Wendy Dant Chesser (D) · James R. McClure, Jr. (R)
Wendy Dant Chesser Democratic Incumbent
- Economic development and business attraction for southern Indiana
Per Indiana House Democratic Caucus.
About Wendy Dant Chesser
Wendy Dant Chesser represents House District 71 in southern Indiana, covering portions of Clark and Floyd counties. Before joining the House, she spent over a decade in economic development, including as President and CEO of One Southern Indiana, and holds the Certified Economic Developer credential, according to the Indiana House Democratic Caucus. She was sworn into office on June 4, 2024, per the caucus site. No campaign website was found as of September 8, 2026.
James R. McClure, Jr. Republican
James R. McClure, Jr. is the Republican candidate for Indiana House District 71 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.
Wendy Dant Chesser (Democratic), James R. McClure, Jr. (Republican) are on the November 3 ballot for Indiana House District 71; Wendy Dant Chesser is the sitting member, per the General Assembly caucus rosters. Democratic and Republican nominees were chosen at the May 5 primary; Libertarian nominees at the party's convention. The field is the Secretary of State's 2026 general election candidate list (updated August 27, 2026). This seat is elected by district; only the district covering your address appears on your ballot.
Full race pageIndiana Senate District 45Nick Marshall (D) · Larry Mahaney (Libertarian) · Chris Garten (R)
Nick Marshall Democratic
- Reforming Indiana's foster care system
- Strengthening Hoosier schools and education
- Supporting recovery and rehabilitation programs alongside bipartisan economic growth
Per the campaign site.
About Nick Marshall
Nick Marshall grew up in the foster care system, raised by foster parents including a veteran, teacher, farmer and caregiver, and is a University of Louisville graduate, per campaign site. He works with Kentuckiana organizations advocating for children in foster care and improving child literacy, per campaign site.
Larry Mahaney Libertarian
Larry Mahaney is the Libertarian candidate for Indiana Senate District 45 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.
Chris Garten Republican Incumbent
- Has voted against a plan for highway tolls
- Supports requiring able-bodied adults to work, train or volunteer to receive Medicaid
- Supports policies to reduce regulations and lower the cost of buying a home
Per the campaign site.
About Chris Garten
Chris Garten is a U.S. Marine Corps veteran who deployed to Iraq in 2003 and again from 2005 to 2006, per the campaign site. After returning home, he founded Signature Countertops, Inc., a Southern Indiana company that now employs more than 30 people, per the campaign site. Garten is a sitting State Senator and a candidate for Indiana Senate District 45.
Nick Marshall (Democratic), Larry Mahaney (Libertarian), Chris Garten (Republican) are on the November 3 ballot for Indiana Senate District 45; Chris Garten is the sitting member, per the General Assembly caucus rosters. Democratic and Republican nominees were chosen at the May 5 primary; Libertarian nominees at the party's convention. The field is the Secretary of State's 2026 general election candidate list (updated August 27, 2026). This seat is elected by district; only the district covering your address appears on your ballot.
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