2 candidates are tracked for Howard County Circuit Court Clerk on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Adrienne Akers and Nicole (Niki) Cothern. Candidate information follows official Howard County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.
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).
Clerk of court. The clerk of court keeps the official records of the county's trial courts: filings, case files, judgments and, in many states, jury lists and court fees. The clerk's office manages the court's finances, issues certain licenses and, in some states, handles probate or small-claims paperwork. The clerk does not decide cases.
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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.
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.
Who is running for Howard County Circuit Court Clerk in 2026?
2 candidates are tracked for Howard County Circuit Court Clerk on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Adrienne Akers and Nicole (Niki) Cothern. Candidate information follows official Howard County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.
When is the Howard County Circuit Court Clerk 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 Howard County and state election office filings, last verified September 27, 2026. Bios and priorities carry their attribution inline.
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