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Hamilton County, Indiana

Hamilton County Commissioner, District 1

2 candidates are tracked for Hamilton County Commissioner, District 1 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Ti'Gre McNear and Christine Altman. Candidate information follows official Hamilton County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

About this race

Ti'Gre McNear (Democratic), Christine Altman (Republican) are on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Hamilton County Commissioner, 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.

This race. The sitting officeholder, Christine Altman, is on the ballot.

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Ti'Gre McNear

Democratic

Top priorities
  • Wants to expand access to mental health resources
  • Wants to improve awareness of youth programs and ensure tax dollars are spent responsibly

Per the Current Publishing.

Biography

A Carmel resident who was selected through a caucus process to run for Hamilton County commissioner, District 1, per Current Publishing. No campaign website was found as of September 8, 2026.

Christine Altman

Republican Incumbent

Biography

First elected to the Hamilton County board of commissioners in 2003 and previously served on the county council, per Hamilton County official biography page. No campaign website was found as of September 8, 2026.

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Questions about this race

Who is running for Hamilton County Commissioner, District 1 in 2026?

2 candidates are tracked for Hamilton County Commissioner, District 1 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Ti'Gre McNear and Christine Altman. Candidate information follows official Hamilton County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

When is the Hamilton 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.

How do I see my exact Hamilton County ballot?

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Verify this race

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

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Hamilton County Council, District 2Hamilton County Council, District 3Hamilton County Council, District 4See all 26 Hamilton County races
Candidate profiles
Ti'Gre McNear, full profileChristine Altman, full profileOfficial Indiana election office