LaPorte County, Indiana

LaPorte County Commissioner, District 1

2 candidates are tracked for LaPorte County Commissioner, District 1 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Angela Henzman and Jody Slabaugh. Candidate information follows official LaPorte County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

About this race

Angela Henzman (Democratic), Jody Slabaugh (Republican) are on the November 3, 2026 ballot for LaPorte 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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Angela Henzman

Democratic

Biography

Angela Henzman appears on the November 3, 2026 ballot for LaPorte County Commissioner, District 1, per the county elections office's certified candidate list. No campaign website was found as of September 8, 2026.

Jody Slabaugh

Republican

Top priorities

Disclosing county spending so residents can see how money is used
Requiring every county contract to be competitively bid and documented
Making county government decisions in the open rather than behind closed doors

Per the campaign site.

Biography

Slabaugh is a 30-year local business owner in LaPorte County who has worked as a community advocate examining county finances and contracts, per the campaign site.

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Questions about this race

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

When is the LaPorte 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 LaPorte County ballot?

Enter your ZIP code in the lookup at theballotbrief.com for the statewide and congressional races, or a full street address to add the county, city and district contests for that location.

Verify this race

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 2 LaPorte County Council, District 3 LaPorte County Council, District 4 See all 16 LaPorte County races

Candidate profiles

Angela Henzman, full profile Jody Slabaugh, full profile Official Indiana election office