3 candidates are tracked for Elkhart County Commissioner, District 1 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Ralph Spelbring, Amy Green and Bob Barnes. Candidate information follows official Elkhart County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.
Ralph Spelbring (Democratic), Amy Green (Independent), Bob Barnes (Republican) are on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Elkhart County Commissioner, District 1, per the Secretary of State's 2026 general election candidate list (updated August 27, 2026).
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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Ralph Spelbring appears on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Elkhart County Commissioner, 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 Ralph Spelbring.
Amy Green appears on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Elkhart County Commissioner, 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 Amy Green.
Bob Barnes appears on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Elkhart County Commissioner, 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 Bob Barnes.
Who is running for Elkhart County Commissioner, District 1 in 2026?
3 candidates are tracked for Elkhart County Commissioner, District 1 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Ralph Spelbring, Amy Green and Bob Barnes. Candidate information follows official Elkhart County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.
When is the Elkhart County Commissioner, 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.
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Candidate roster from official Elkhart County and state election office filings, last verified September 27, 2026. Bios and priorities carry their attribution inline.
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