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LaPorte County, Indiana

LaPorte County Assessor

2 candidates are tracked for LaPorte County Assessor on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Mike Schultz and Barbara Huston. Candidate information follows official LaPorte County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

About this race

Mike Schultz (Democratic), Barbara Huston (Republican) are on the November 3, 2026 ballot for LaPorte County Assessor, per the Secretary of State's 2026 general election candidate list (updated August 27, 2026).

What this office does

Property assessor. The assessor determines the taxable value of every parcel of real estate and, in many states, of business property, using state-set methods and market data. Those values, multiplied by rates set by other elected bodies, produce property tax bills. The assessor also administers exemptions such as homestead or senior exemptions.

This race. Every voter in LaPorte County votes on this seat.

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Mike Schultz

Democratic

Biography

Mike Schultz filed to run for LaPorte County Assessor through the "Committee to Elect Mike Schultz County Assessor.", per LaPorte County campaign finance reports. No campaign website was found as of September 8, 2026.

Barbara Huston

Republican

Biography

Barbara Huston filed to run for LaPorte County Assessor through the "Committee to Elect Barbara Huston LaPorte County Assessor.", per LaPorte County campaign finance reports. No campaign website was found as of September 8, 2026.

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Questions about this race

Who is running for LaPorte County Assessor in 2026?

2 candidates are tracked for LaPorte County Assessor on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Mike Schultz and Barbara Huston. Candidate information follows official LaPorte County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

When is the LaPorte County Assessor 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 LaPorte County and state election office filings, last verified September 27, 2026. Bios and priorities carry their attribution inline.

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LaPorte County Council, District 1LaPorte County Council, District 2LaPorte County Council, District 3See all 16 LaPorte County races
Candidate profiles
Mike Schultz, full profileBarbara Huston, full profileOfficial Indiana election office