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Lake County, Indiana

Lake County Council, District 4

2 candidates are tracked for Lake County Council, District 4 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: JEN WILSON and Pete Lindemulder. Candidate information follows official Lake County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

About this race

JEN WILSON (Democratic), Pete Lindemulder (Republican) are on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Lake County Council, District 4, 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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JEN WILSON

Democratic

Top priorities

  • Supporting working families through affordable living and strong schools
  • Protecting taxpayer dollars while remaining responsive to residents

Per the campaign site.

Biography

Jen Wilson has worked as a special education teacher, a health and wellness professional, and a small business owner, and has served on her local Park Board and as a precinct committeewoman, per Jen Wilson campaign site.

Pete Lindemulder

Republican

Top priorities

  • Fiscal responsibility, citing progress toward stronger county cash balances
  • Opposing tax increases amid upcoming local government funding changes

Per the campaign site.

Biography

Pete Lindemulder is the Republican nominee for Lake County Council, District 4. He is a business entrepreneur who has founded and operated multiple companies and, per his campaign site, currently serves on the Lake County Council.

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Questions about this race

Who is running for Lake County Council, District 4 in 2026?

2 candidates are tracked for Lake County Council, District 4 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: JEN WILSON and Pete Lindemulder. Candidate information follows official Lake County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

When is the Lake County Council, District 4 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 Lake County ballot?

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Verify this race

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

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Candidate profiles
JEN WILSON, full profilePete Lindemulder, full profileOfficial Indiana election office