Howard County Sample Ballot & Voter Guide 2026
24 candidates are on the November 3, 2026 ballot across 15 Howard County races, led by the Howard County Circuit Court Judge contest.
County offices
Prosecuting AttorneyMark A. McCann (R)
Unopposed: still on your ballot.
Mark A. McCann Republican Incumbent
Mark A. McCann has served as Howard County Prosecutor since January 1, 2011, and holds an undergraduate degree from Indiana University and a J.D. from Valparaiso University, per Indiana Prosecuting Attorneys Council. No campaign website was found as of September 8, 2026.
Mark A. McCann (Republican) is on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Howard 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 ClerkAdrienne Akers (D) · Nicole (Niki) Cothern (R)
Adrienne Akers Democratic
Adrienne Akers is confirmed on Howard County's official 2026 general election candidate list for Circuit Court Clerk, per Howard County government official site. No campaign website was found as of September 8, 2026.
Nicole (Niki) Cothern Republican
Nicole Cothern is confirmed on Howard County's official 2026 general election candidate list for Circuit Court Clerk, per Howard County government official site. No campaign website was found as of September 8, 2026.
Adrienne Akers (Democratic), Nicole (Niki) Cothern (Republican) are on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Howard County Circuit Court Clerk, per the Secretary of State's 2026 general election candidate list (updated August 27, 2026).
Full race pageRecorderWendy Renee Wheeler (D) · Torie Kelley (R)
Wendy Renee Wheeler Democratic
Wendy Renee Wheeler is confirmed on Howard County's official 2026 general election candidate list for Recorder, per Howard County government official site. No campaign website was found as of September 8, 2026.
Torie Kelley Republican
Torie Kelley is confirmed on Howard County's official 2026 general election candidate list for Recorder, per Howard County government official site. No campaign website was found as of September 8, 2026.
Wendy Renee Wheeler (Democratic), Torie Kelley (Republican) are on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Howard County Recorder, per the Secretary of State's 2026 general election candidate list (updated August 27, 2026).
Full race pageSheriffJordan Joseph Buckley (R)
Unopposed: still on your ballot.
Jordan Joseph Buckley Republican
Jordan Joseph Buckley is confirmed on Howard County's official 2026 general election candidate list for Sheriff, per Howard County government official site. No campaign website was found as of September 8, 2026.
Jordan Joseph Buckley (Republican) is on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Howard County Sheriff, per the Secretary of State's 2026 general election candidate list (updated August 27, 2026). Indiana prints unopposed candidates.
Full race pageAssessorMelinda (Mindy) R Heady (R)
Unopposed: still on your ballot.
Melinda (Mindy) R Heady Republican
Melinda Heady is confirmed on Howard County's official 2026 general election candidate list for Assessor, per Howard County government official site. No campaign website was found as of September 8, 2026.
Melinda (Mindy) R Heady (Republican) is on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Howard 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 1Lisa Washington (D) · Jeffrey Lipinski (R)
Lisa Washington Democratic
- Making county government more accessible and accountable
- Stronger infrastructure and facilities, including roads and county buildings
- Better communication and collaboration between local, state and federal leaders
Per the campaign site.
About Lisa Washington
Washington is a registered nurse who has served Howard County families for more than 20 years, per her campaign site. She has worked as a nurse manager at Howard Regional Health System and as executive director of the Minority Health Alliance of Howard County, and she has led countywide health initiatives on infant mortality, preventive care access and health education, per her campaign site. She chairs the Howard County Democratic Party, per her campaign site.
Jeffrey Lipinski Republican
Jeffrey Lipinski is confirmed on Howard County's official 2026 general election candidate list for Commissioner, District 1, per Howard County government official site. No campaign website was found as of September 8, 2026.
Lisa Washington (Democratic), Jeffrey Lipinski (Republican) are on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Howard County Commissioner, District 1, per the Secretary of State's 2026 general election candidate list (updated August 27, 2026).
Full race pageCouncil, District 1Sherry Roe (D) · John J Roberts (R)
Sherry Roe Democratic
Sherry Roe is confirmed on Howard County's official 2026 general election candidate list for Council, District 1, per Howard County government official site. No campaign website was found as of September 8, 2026.
John J Roberts Republican
John J. Roberts is confirmed on Howard County's official 2026 general election candidate list for Council, District 1, per Howard County government official site. No campaign website was found as of September 8, 2026.
Sherry Roe (Democratic), John J Roberts (Republican) are on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Howard County Council, District 1, per the Secretary of State's 2026 general election candidate list (updated August 27, 2026).
Full race pageCouncil, District 2Nicholas Colon (D) · Frank R Faulkner (R)
Nicholas Colon Democratic
Nicholas Colon is confirmed on Howard County's official 2026 general election candidate list for Council, District 2, per Howard County government official site. No campaign website was found as of September 8, 2026.
Frank R Faulkner Republican
Frank R. Faulkner is confirmed on Howard County's official 2026 general election candidate list for Council, District 2, per Howard County government official site. No campaign website was found as of September 8, 2026.
Nicholas Colon (Democratic), Frank R Faulkner (Republican) are on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Howard County Council, District 2, per the Secretary of State's 2026 general election candidate list (updated August 27, 2026).
Full race pageCouncil, District 3Cathy Stover (D) · Timothy J Cuthbert (R)
Cathy Stover Democratic
Cathy Stover is confirmed on Howard County's official 2026 general election candidate list for Council, District 3, per Howard County government official site. No campaign website was found as of September 8, 2026.
Timothy J Cuthbert Republican
Timothy J. Cuthbert is confirmed on Howard County's official 2026 general election candidate list for Council, District 3, per Howard County government official site. No campaign website was found as of September 8, 2026.
Cathy Stover (Democratic), Timothy J Cuthbert (Republican) are on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Howard County Council, District 3, per the Secretary of State's 2026 general election candidate list (updated August 27, 2026).
Full race pageCouncil, District 4Bryan Alexander (R)
Unopposed: still on your ballot.
Bryan Alexander Republican
Bryan Alexander (listed as George Bryan Alexander) is confirmed on Howard County's official 2026 general election candidate list for Council, District 4, per Howard County government official site. No campaign website was found as of September 8, 2026.
Bryan Alexander (Republican) is on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Howard County Council, District 4, per the Secretary of State's 2026 general election candidate list (updated August 27, 2026). Indiana prints unopposed candidates.
Full race pageJudges
Circuit Court JudgeRebecca R. Vent (R)
Unopposed: still on your ballot.
Rebecca R. Vent Republican
Rebecca R. Vent is confirmed on Howard County's official 2026 general election candidate list for Circuit Court Judge, per Howard County government official site. No campaign website was found as of September 8, 2026.
Rebecca R. Vent (Republican) is on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Howard County Circuit Court Judge, per the Secretary of State's 2026 general election candidate list (updated August 27, 2026). Indiana prints unopposed candidates.
Full race pageSuperior Court Judge, No. 3Douglas A. Tate (R)
Unopposed: still on your ballot.
Douglas A. Tate Republican
Douglas A. Tate is confirmed on Howard County's official 2026 general election candidate list for Superior Court Judge, No. 3, per Howard County government official site. No campaign website was found as of September 8, 2026.
Douglas A. Tate (Republican) is on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Howard County Superior Court Judge, No. 3, per the Secretary of State's 2026 general election candidate list (updated August 27, 2026). Indiana prints unopposed candidates.
Full race pageBy address
These seats are elected by district; only the district covering your address is on your ballot.
Howard County is split across 2 Indiana House districts.
Find your districts by addressIndiana House: 2 districtsDistricts 30, 38
Indiana House District 30Jack Chance (D) · Paula Davis (R)
Jack Chance Democratic
Jack Chance has signed the U.S. Term Limits pledge in support of a constitutional convention for congressional term limits, per U.S. Term Limits. No campaign website was found as of September 8, 2026.
Paula Davis Republican
- Supports parental rights
- Supports Second Amendment rights and legal immigration enforcement
Per the campaign site.
About Paula Davis
Paula Davis is a Republican candidate for Indiana State Representative whose campaign site emphasizes an education background.
Jack Chance (Democratic), Paula Davis (Republican) are on the November 3 ballot for Indiana House District 30. Not on the November ballot: Mike Karickhoff, 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 38Nate Stout (D) · Heath R. VanNatter (R)
Nate Stout Democratic
- Modernizing how state government operates
- Representing the district's multi-county area
Per the campaign site.
About Nate Stout
Nate Stout is a Tipton native running for a district that includes all of Tipton and Carroll counties, plus portions of Cass, Clinton, Tippecanoe and Howard, and brings decades of business experience, per campaign site / Kokomo Tribune.
Heath R. VanNatter Republican Incumbent
Heath R. VanNatter is the Republican candidate for Indiana House District 38 on the November 3, 2026 ballot, per the Secretary of State's 2026 general election candidate list. Heath R. VanNatter is a sitting member for the district, per the General Assembly caucus rosters. VanNatter owns VanNatter Construction and has been a small-business owner for more than 20 years, per the Indiana House Republicans caucus profile. He represents House District 38, covering all of Carroll and Tipton counties plus parts of Cass, Clinton, Howard, and Tippecanoe counties, per the same profile. He chairs the House Employment, Labor and Pensions Committee, per the caucus profile. No campaign website was found as of September 8, 2026.
Nate Stout (Democratic), Heath R. VanNatter (Republican) are on the November 3 ballot for Indiana House District 38; Heath R. VanNatter 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 21Kirsten Root (D) · Tracey Powell (R)
Kirsten Root Democratic
- Expanding access to healthcare
- Strengthening labor unions
- Focusing on prevention and rehabilitation
Per the Read the Reporter.
About Kirsten Root
Kirsten Root is a Sheridan resident and social worker with a master's degree in social work who worked with families through Indiana's Department of Child Services, per Read the Reporter. No campaign website was found as of September 8, 2026.
Tracey Powell Republican
Tracey Powell is the Republican candidate for Indiana Senate District 21 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.
Kirsten Root (Democratic), Tracey Powell (Republican) are on the November 3 ballot for Indiana Senate District 21. Not on the November ballot: Jim Buck, 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.
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