Howard County, Indiana

Howard County Commissioner, District 1

2 candidates are tracked for Howard County Commissioner, District 1 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Lisa Washington and Jeffrey Lipinski. Candidate information follows official Howard County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

About this race

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).

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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Lisa Washington

Democratic

Top priorities

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.

Biography

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.

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Jeffrey Lipinski

Republican

Biography

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.

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Questions about this race

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

When is the Howard 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 Howard County ballot?

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Verify this race

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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Also on your ballot

Howard County Council, District 2 Howard County Council, District 3 Howard County Council, District 4 See all 15 Howard County races

Candidate profiles

Lisa Washington, full profile Jeffrey Lipinski, full profile Official Indiana election office