Delaware County Sample Ballot & Voter Guide 2026
30 candidates are on the November 3, 2026 ballot across 18 Delaware County races, led by the Delaware County Circuit Court Judge, No. 4 contest.
County offices
Prosecuting AttorneyEric M. Hoffman (R)
Unopposed: still on your ballot.
Eric M. Hoffman Republican
Eric M. Hoffman serves as the elected Prosecuting Attorney of the 46th Judicial Circuit in Delaware County, a position he has held since 2019, per his campaign site. He earned a bachelor's degree in criminal justice, criminology and legal assistance from Ball State University and a law degree from the Indiana University Robert H. McKinney School of Law in 2003, per his campaign site. He previously served as a deputy prosecuting attorney in the same office beginning in 2003, per his campaign site. No campaign website was found as of September 27, 2026.
Eric M. Hoffman (Republican) is on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Delaware 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 ClerkCameron Grubbs (D) · Sharon McShurley (R)
Cameron Grubbs Democratic
Cameron Grubbs grew up in rural Delaware County and attended Ball State University, studying marketing and graphic design, per his campaign site. He served in the National Guard and Army Reserves, and has also built a small business in brand management, per his campaign site.
Sharon McShurley Republican
- Emphasizes accuracy and professionalism in maintaining official court records and filings
- Focuses on efficient service delivery for functions like child support processing and marriage licensing
Per the campaign site.
About Sharon McShurley
Served as Muncie mayor from 2008 through 2011 and previously worked as Yorktown town court clerk, per campaign site. Has spent more than 25 years co-owning and managing residential real estate and holds a Master of Public Affairs degree, per campaign site.
Cameron Grubbs (Democratic), Sharon McShurley (Republican) are on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Delaware County Circuit Court Clerk, per the Secretary of State's 2026 general election candidate list (updated August 27, 2026).
Full race pageAuditorEd Carroll (R)
Unopposed: still on your ballot.
Ed Carroll Republican
Ed Carroll appears on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Delaware 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 Ed Carroll.
Ed Carroll (Republican) is on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Delaware County Auditor, per the Secretary of State's 2026 general election candidate list (updated August 27, 2026). Indiana prints unopposed candidates.
Full race pageRecorderJames D Carmichael (R)
Unopposed: still on your ballot.
James D Carmichael Republican
James D Carmichael appears on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Delaware County Recorder, 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 James D Carmichael.
James D Carmichael (Republican) is on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Delaware County Recorder, per the Secretary of State's 2026 general election candidate list (updated August 27, 2026). Indiana prints unopposed candidates.
Full race pageSheriffDavid Williams (D) · Jeff Stanley (R)
David Williams Democratic
David Williams is a Delaware County sheriff's deputy running as the Democratic nominee for Delaware County Sheriff, per a local wire report. No campaign website was found as of September 27, 2026.
Jeff Stanley Republican
- Supports proactive policing targeting violent criminals and repeat offenders
- Wants to build partnerships with schools and businesses to prevent crime
- Pursuing revenue options such as federal inmate housing to offset costs
Per the campaign site.
About Jeff Stanley
Jeff Stanley has served as Delaware County Sheriff's Office chief deputy since 2019, with more than 30 years in law enforcement spanning patrol, criminal investigations, SWAT, and the bomb squad, according to his campaign site. He holds a bachelor's degree in criminal justice and criminology from Ball State University, per Woof Boom Radio News.
David Williams (Democratic), Jeff Stanley (Republican) are on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Delaware County Sheriff, per the Secretary of State's 2026 general election candidate list (updated August 27, 2026).
Full race pageCoronerScott Hahn (D) · Gavin S Greene (R)
Scott Hahn Democratic
Scott Hahn appears on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Delaware County Coroner, 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 Hahn.
Gavin S Greene Republican Incumbent
Currently serves as Delaware County Coroner, according to the county's official government contact directory, per Delaware County, IN official site. No campaign website was found as of September 8, 2026.
Scott Hahn (Democratic), Gavin S Greene (Republican) are on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Delaware County Coroner, per the Secretary of State's 2026 general election candidate list (updated August 27, 2026).
Full race pageAssessorSheri Chafin (R)
Unopposed: still on your ballot.
Sheri Chafin Republican
Sheri Chafin's campaign site, read September 27, 2026, carries no readable biography, per the campaign site.
Sheri Chafin (Republican) is on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Delaware 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 3Ken Mace (D) · Matt Kantz (R)
Ken Mace Democratic
Was chief probation officer of the Delaware County Juvenile Court for 32 years and served four years as the county's chief of adult probation, per local press. Since retiring from probation work, has been an instructional assistant at Delta Middle School and a juvenile investigator on the prosecutor's staff, per local press. No campaign website was found as of September 8, 2026.
Matt Kantz Republican
- Focuses on eliminating waste and promoting transparency in county spending
- Prioritizes infrastructure investment and economic development
Per the campaign site.
About Matt Kantz
Kantz has more than two decades of executive experience in healthcare technology, project management, and entrepreneurship, per the campaign site. Kantz currently serves as a County Councilman and previously served as President Pro Tempore of the County Council, per the campaign site.
Ken Mace (Democratic), Matt Kantz (Republican) are on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Delaware County Commissioner, District 3, per the Secretary of State's 2026 general election candidate list (updated August 27, 2026).
Full race pageCouncil, District 1Cody York (D) · David Williams (R)
Cody York Democratic
Cody York appears on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Delaware County Council, District 1, 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 Cody York.
David Williams Republican
David Williams appears on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Delaware County Council, District 1, 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 David Williams.
Cody York (Democratic), David Williams (Republican) are on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Delaware County Council, District 1, per the Secretary of State's 2026 general election candidate list (updated August 27, 2026).
Full race pageCouncil, District 2William V. Hughes (R)
Unopposed: still on your ballot.
William V. Hughes Republican
William V. Hughes appears on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Delaware 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 William V. Hughes.
William V. Hughes (Republican) is on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Delaware County Council, District 2, per the Secretary of State's 2026 general election candidate list (updated August 27, 2026). Indiana prints unopposed candidates.
Full race pageCouncil, District 3Ashley Wright (D) · Tony Skinner (R)
Ashley Wright Democratic
Ashley Wright appears on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Delaware County Council, 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 Ashley Wright.
Tony Skinner Republican
- Says his budgeting experience as sheriff prepares him for the council role
- Wants to prepare the county for anticipated fiscal challenges ahead
Per the local press.
About Tony Skinner
Currently serves as Delaware County Sheriff, a position he has held for seven years and cannot seek re-election to under state term limits, per local press. No campaign website was found as of September 8, 2026.
Ashley Wright (Democratic), Tony Skinner (Republican) are on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Delaware County Council, District 3, per the Secretary of State's 2026 general election candidate list (updated August 27, 2026).
Full race pageCouncil, District 4Michael Durall (D) · James (Jim) Mochal (R)
Michael Durall Democratic
- Wants county funds spent productively and responsibly to support growth
- Favors bipartisan, data-driven decision-making on the council
Per the campaign site.
About Michael Durall
Michael Durall is a firefighter with more than 17 years of experience and a member of the IAFF union, running for Delaware County Council District 4, per the campaign site.
James (Jim) Mochal Republican
Is the incumbent Republican member of the Delaware County Council representing District 4, per local press. No campaign website was found as of September 8, 2026.
Michael Durall (Democratic), James (Jim) Mochal (Republican) are on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Delaware 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. 4Zachary Q. Craig (R)
Unopposed: still on your ballot.
Zachary Q. Craig Republican
Zachary Q. Craig appears on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Delaware County Circuit Court Judge, No. 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 Zachary Q. Craig.
Zachary Q. Craig (Republican) is on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Delaware County Circuit Court Judge, No. 4, 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. 5Amanda Dunnuck (D) · Ben Freeman (R)
Amanda Dunnuck Democratic
- Emphasizes fairness, efficiency, and sound judgment drawn from her judicial experience
- Says she has modernized court technology and reduced the active caseload as a sitting judge
Per the campaign site.
About Amanda Dunnuck
Has practiced law in Delaware County for 22 years, including 17 years as a private attorney and 10 years as Muncie City Court Judge, after being appointed by the governor in 2015 and completing her third elected term, per campaign site. Is a certified family law mediator who has also served as legal counsel for the Delaware County Council, per campaign site.
Ben Freeman Republican
Ben Freeman appears on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Delaware County Circuit Court Judge, No. 5, 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 Ben Freeman.
Amanda Dunnuck (Democratic), Ben Freeman (Republican) are on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Delaware County Circuit Court Judge, No. 5, 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.
Delaware County is split across 3 Indiana House districts.
Find your districts by addressIndiana House: 3 districtsDistricts 33, 34, 35
Indiana House District 33John E Bartlett (D) · John (J.D.) Prescott (R)
John E Bartlett Democratic
John Bartlett lives on his grandparents' 40-acre farm near Hartford City in Blackford County and works in IT support, per Hartford City News-Times. He graduated from Monroe Central High School in 1989 and earned a bachelor's degree from Indiana University Bloomington in 1993, double-majoring in political science and history, per Hartford City News-Times. No campaign website was found as of September 8, 2026.
John (J.D.) Prescott Republican Incumbent
John (J.D.) Prescott is the Republican candidate for Indiana House District 33 on the November 3, 2026 ballot, per the Secretary of State's 2026 general election candidate list. J.D. Prescott is the incumbent state representative for House District 33, serving since 2018. He is a real estate agent in East Central Indiana who also works on Prescott Farms, and is president of the Randolph County Young Farmers organization, according to the Indiana House Republicans official roster. No campaign website was found as of September 8, 2026.
John E Bartlett (Democratic), John (J.D.) Prescott (Republican) are on the November 3 ballot for Indiana House District 33. John (J.D.) Prescott is 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 34Sara Gullion (D) · Richard M. (Rich) Ivy (R)
Sara Gullion Democratic
- Supports housing affordability and fair wages
- Supports accessible healthcare and strong public schools
Per the campaign site.
About Sara Gullion
Sara Gullion is a Muncie City Council member running for Indiana House District 34, per the campaign site, seeking to succeed retiring Representative Sue Errington.
Richard M. (Rich) Ivy Republican
Richard Ivy has experience as a Muncie deputy mayor and city council member, per Indiana Public Radio. No campaign website was found as of September 8, 2026.
Sara Gullion (Democratic), Richard M. (Rich) Ivy (Republican) are on the November 3 ballot for Indiana House District 34. Not on the November ballot: Sue Errington, 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 35Phil G. Gift (D) · Elizabeth Rowray (R)
Phil G. Gift Democratic
Phil Gift is a Gaston Democrat who worked more than 17 years as a registered nurse with the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, per Yahoo News (syndicated local report). No campaign website was found as of September 8, 2026.
Elizabeth Rowray Republican Incumbent
Elizabeth Rowray is the Republican candidate for Indiana House District 35 on the November 3, 2026 ballot, per the Secretary of State's 2026 general election candidate list. Elizabeth Rowray is a sitting member for the district, per the General Assembly caucus rosters. Rowray works in non-profit consulting and previously served as legislative director for U.S. Rep. Mark Souder, per the Indiana House Republicans caucus profile. Rowray represents House District 35 in Yorktown and previously served on the Yorktown school board, per the same profile. Rowray serves as Assistant Majority Floor Leader, per the caucus profile. No campaign website was found as of September 8, 2026.
Phil G. Gift (Democratic), Elizabeth Rowray (Republican) are on the November 3 ballot for Indiana House District 35; Elizabeth Rowray 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 26Andrew Dale (D) · Scott A. Alexander (R)
Andrew Dale Democratic
- Education: opposes state moves to force the dissolution of smaller Indiana school corporations, which he says would disproportionately hurt rural counties such as Delaware and Randolph; has hosted town halls on education funding
- Cost of living: wants the legislature to regulate rising utility costs rather than side with utility companies, citing pressure on housing, utilities, childcare, groceries and healthcare
- Property tax reform: wants to revise Indiana's 2025 property tax reform law, which he says will disproportionately burden rural communities
Per the Ball State Daily News.
About Andrew Dale
Andrew Dale is a fourth-generation Muncie resident and principal of Harbinger Coach, LLC, an executive leadership coaching business, according to the Ball State Daily News. He is a graduate of Vincennes University and Ball State University and holds leadership coaching certificates from Harvard University. Dale chairs the Delaware County Democratic Party and is the Democratic nominee for Indiana Senate District 26.
Scott A. Alexander Republican Incumbent
Scott Alexander represents Senate District 26 in East Central Indiana, a seat he has held since 2022. He owns and operates Alexander & Company Real Estate Appraisers, a business he started in 1985, according to the Indiana Senate Republican Caucus and local election coverage. No campaign website was found as of September 8, 2026.
Andrew Dale (Democratic), Scott A. Alexander (Republican) are on the November 3 ballot for Indiana Senate District 26; Scott A. Alexander 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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