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Delaware County, Indiana

Delaware County Commissioner, District 3

2 candidates are tracked for Delaware County Commissioner, District 3 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Ken Mace and Matt Kantz. Candidate information follows official Delaware County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

About this race

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).

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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Ken Mace

Democratic

Biography

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

Matt Kantz

Republican

Top priorities
  • Focuses on eliminating waste and promoting transparency in county spending
  • Prioritizes infrastructure investment and economic development

Per the campaign site.

Biography

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.

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Questions about this race

Who is running for Delaware County Commissioner, District 3 in 2026?

2 candidates are tracked for Delaware County Commissioner, District 3 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Ken Mace and Matt Kantz. Candidate information follows official Delaware County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

When is the Delaware County Commissioner, District 3 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 Delaware County ballot?

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Verify this race

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

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Candidate profiles
Ken Mace, full profileMatt Kantz, full profileOfficial Indiana election office