Madison County Sample Ballot & Voter Guide 2026
38 candidates are on the November 3, 2026 ballot across 21 Madison County races, led by the Madison County Circuit Court Judge, No. 1 contest.
County offices
Prosecuting AttorneyAndrew Hanna (R)
Unopposed: still on your ballot.
Andrew Hanna Republican
Andrew Hanna has served as the Chief Deputy Prosecutor of Madison County since 2021, per his campaign site. He is an Anderson native whose family has served in law enforcement in Madison County since 1951, per his campaign site.
Andrew Hanna (Republican) is on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Madison County Prosecuting Attorney, per the Secretary of State's 2026 general election candidate list (updated August 27, 2026). Indiana prints unopposed candidates.
Full race pageCircuit Court ClerkStephany Mae Stennis (D) · Linda S Smith (R)
Stephany Mae Stennis Democratic
Stephany Mae Stennis appears on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Madison County Circuit Court Clerk, per the county elections office's certified candidate list. No campaign website was found as of September 8, 2026; the official election filing is the only verifiable source for Stephany Mae Stennis.
Linda S Smith Republican
Linda S Smith appears on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Madison County Circuit Court Clerk, per the county elections office's certified candidate list. No campaign website was found as of September 8, 2026; the official election filing is the only verifiable source for Linda S Smith.
Stephany Mae Stennis (Democratic), Linda S Smith (Republican) are on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Madison County Circuit Court Clerk, per the Secretary of State's 2026 general election candidate list (updated August 27, 2026).
Full race pageRecorderAmy Terry (D) · Angela (Angie) Abel (R)
Amy Terry Democratic
Amy Terry appears on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Madison County Recorder, per the county elections office's certified candidate list. No campaign website was found as of September 8, 2026; the official election filing is the only verifiable source for Amy Terry.
Angela (Angie) Abel Republican
Angela (Angie) Abel appears on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Madison County Recorder, per the county elections office's certified candidate list. No campaign website was found as of September 8, 2026; the official election filing is the only verifiable source for Angela (Angie) Abel.
Amy Terry (Democratic), Angela (Angie) Abel (Republican) are on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Madison County Recorder, per the Secretary of State's 2026 general election candidate list (updated August 27, 2026).
Full race pageTreasurerShannon Watters (D) · Rick Gardner (R)
Shannon Watters Democratic
Filled a vacancy on the Democratic ballot to run for Madison County treasurer, per Yahoo News, "November ballot finalized in Madison County". No campaign website was found as of September 8, 2026.
Rick Gardner Republican
Currently serves as a Madison County commissioner, per Yahoo News, "November ballot finalized in Madison County". No campaign website was found as of September 8, 2026.
Shannon Watters (Democratic), Rick Gardner (Republican) are on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Madison County Treasurer, per the Secretary of State's 2026 general election candidate list (updated August 27, 2026).
Full race pageSheriffNorman Rayford, Jr (D) · John L Beeman (R)
Norman Rayford, Jr Democratic
Assistant chief with the Anderson Police Department, a member of the department since 1999, per Yahoo News, "Dems bring varied backgrounds to sheriff's race". No campaign website was found as of September 8, 2026.
John L Beeman Republican
- Continuing to reduce crime in Madison County
- Bringing institutional continuity and professional standards to the Sheriff's Office
Per the campaign site.
About John L Beeman
Beeman is the incumbent sheriff with more than 30 years of law enforcement experience, including more than 15 years with the U.S. Marshals Service where he served as deputy commander, per the campaign site.
Norman Rayford, Jr (Democratic), John L Beeman (Republican) are on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Madison County Sheriff, per the Secretary of State's 2026 general election candidate list (updated August 27, 2026).
Full race pageAssessorLarry D Davis (R)
Unopposed: still on your ballot.
Larry D Davis Republican
Larry D Davis appears on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Madison County Assessor, per the county elections office's certified candidate list. No campaign website was found as of September 8, 2026; the official election filing is the only verifiable source for Larry D Davis.
Larry D Davis (Republican) is on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Madison County Assessor, per the Secretary of State's 2026 general election candidate list (updated August 27, 2026). Indiana prints unopposed candidates.
Full race pageCommissioner, District 1Todd Shelton (D) · Mike A Garringer (Independent) · Danny (Dan) Girt (R)
Todd Shelton Democratic
- Supports domestic manufacturing and protections for workers
- Wants to expand healthcare access, including timely care for veterans
Per the campaign site.
About Todd Shelton
Describes himself as a veteran, educator, and small business owner who has worked in manufacturing, served in the military, taught in Indiana schools, and started a small business in the state, per Campaign site.
Mike A Garringer Independent
- Opposes data centers and battery storage projects in the area
- Prioritizes fixing roads and lowering taxes
Per the campaign site.
About Mike A Garringer
A lifelong Madison County resident with a Bachelor of Science in Nuclear Medicine and a Master's Degree in Health Administration, who spent years leading nuclear medicine departments and later worked in operational analysis for a healthcare system, per Campaign site. Has owned a small business, including a Federal Firearms License holding venture focused on historic firearms preservation and restoration, since 1998, per Campaign site.
Danny (Dan) Girt Republican
Currently completing two terms as Madison County treasurer, per Yahoo News, "November ballot finalized in Madison County". No campaign website was found as of September 8, 2026.
Todd Shelton (Democratic), Mike A Garringer (Independent), Danny (Dan) Girt (Republican) are on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Madison County Commissioner, District 1, per the Secretary of State's 2026 general election candidate list (updated August 27, 2026).
Full race pageCouncil, District 1Helen E Wean (D) · Cory Bohlander (R)
Helen E Wean Democratic
Helen E Wean appears on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Madison County Council, District 1, per the county elections office's certified candidate list. No campaign website was found as of September 8, 2026; the official election filing is the only verifiable source for Helen E Wean.
Cory Bohlander Republican
Cory Bohlander appears on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Madison County Council, District 1, per the county elections office's certified candidate list. No campaign website was found as of September 8, 2026; the official election filing is the only verifiable source for Cory Bohlander.
Helen E Wean (Democratic), Cory Bohlander (Republican) are on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Madison County Council, District 1, per the Secretary of State's 2026 general election candidate list (updated August 27, 2026).
Full race pageCouncil, District 2Caroline (Carrie) Bale (D) · Brandon Collins (Libertarian) · Mikeal Vaughn (R)
Caroline (Carrie) Bale Democratic
Caroline (Carrie) Bale appears on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Madison County Council, District 2, per the county elections office's certified candidate list. No campaign website was found as of September 8, 2026; the official election filing is the only verifiable source for Caroline (Carrie) Bale.
Brandon Collins Libertarian
Brandon Collins appears on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Madison County Council, District 2, per the county elections office's certified candidate list. No campaign website was found as of September 8, 2026; the official election filing is the only verifiable source for Brandon Collins.
Mikeal Vaughn Republican
Mikeal Vaughn appears on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Madison County Council, District 2, per the county elections office's certified candidate list. No campaign website was found as of September 8, 2026; the official election filing is the only verifiable source for Mikeal Vaughn.
Caroline (Carrie) Bale (Democratic), Brandon Collins (Libertarian), Mikeal Vaughn (Republican) are on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Madison County Council, District 2, per the Secretary of State's 2026 general election candidate list (updated August 27, 2026).
Full race pageCouncil, District 3Fred Reese (D) · Greg Noland (Libertarian) · Mike Reed (R)
Fred Reese Democratic
Previously ran for the Madison County Council District 3 seat in 2022 and is again a candidate for the seat in 2026, per Yahoo News, "Filings produce contested primaries in Madison County for both parties". No campaign website was found as of September 8, 2026.
Greg Noland Libertarian
Greg Noland appears on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Madison County Council, District 3, per the county elections office's certified candidate list. No campaign website was found as of September 8, 2026; the official election filing is the only verifiable source for Greg Noland.
Mike Reed Republican
- Focusing county government on core public safety and infrastructure functions
- Eliminating waste and inefficiency
- Protecting taxpayers from unnecessary tax increases
Per the campaign site.
About Mike Reed
Mike Reed is a retired 31 year veteran of the Anderson Police Department and currently serves on the Edgewood Town Council, and is the Republican candidate for Madison County Council, District 3, per his campaign site. He is a U.S. Marine Corps veteran and attended the FBI National Academy in 2005, per the site.
Fred Reese (Democratic), Greg Noland (Libertarian), Mike Reed (Republican) are on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Madison County Council, District 3, per the Secretary of State's 2026 general election candidate list (updated August 27, 2026).
Full race pageCouncil, District 4Rob Steele (R)
Unopposed: still on your ballot.
Rob Steele Republican
Rob Steele appears on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Madison County Council, District 4, per the county elections office's certified candidate list. No campaign website was found as of September 8, 2026; the official election filing is the only verifiable source for Rob Steele.
Rob Steele (Republican) is on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Madison County Council, District 4, per the Secretary of State's 2026 general election candidate list (updated August 27, 2026). Indiana prints unopposed candidates.
Full race pageJudges
Circuit Court Judge, No. 1Angela Warner Sims (R)
Unopposed: still on your ballot.
Angela Warner Sims Republican
Unopposed for another term as judge of Madison County Circuit Court Division 1, per Yahoo News, "November ballot finalized in Madison County". No campaign website was found as of September 8, 2026.
Angela Warner Sims (Republican) is on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Madison County Circuit Court Judge, No. 1, per the Secretary of State's 2026 general election candidate list (updated August 27, 2026). Indiana prints unopposed candidates.
Full race pageCircuit Court Judge, No. 2Stephen J. Koester (R)
Unopposed: still on your ballot.
Stephen J. Koester Republican
Unopposed for another term as judge of Madison County Circuit Court Division 2, per Yahoo News, "November ballot finalized in Madison County". No campaign website was found as of September 8, 2026.
Stephen J. Koester (Republican) is on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Madison County Circuit Court Judge, No. 2, per the Secretary of State's 2026 general election candidate list (updated August 27, 2026). Indiana prints unopposed candidates.
Full race pageCircuit Court Judge, No. 4David A. Happe (R)
Unopposed: still on your ballot.
David A. Happe Republican
Unopposed for another term as judge of Madison County Circuit Court Division 4, per Yahoo News, "November ballot finalized in Madison County". No campaign website was found as of September 8, 2026.
David A. Happe (Republican) is on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Madison County Circuit Court Judge, No. 4, per the Secretary of State's 2026 general election candidate list (updated August 27, 2026). Indiana prints unopposed candidates.
Full race pageCircuit Court Judge, No. 5Emilee A. Hammond (D) · Scott A. Norrick (R)
Emilee A. Hammond Democratic
- Ensuring every person who appears in court is heard fairly and treated with dignity
- Maintaining professionalism, timely orders, and accurate court records
Per the campaign site.
About Emilee A. Hammond
Hammond is a licensed Indiana attorney who has served as appointed counsel to more than 200 parents in child welfare cases and conducted more than 150 mediations, per the campaign site. Hammond has served as a Deputy Public Defender with the Public Defender of Indiana and as a legal educator, per the campaign site.
Scott A. Norrick Republican Incumbent
- Treating every person fairly, respectfully, and with dignity
- Reducing case backlogs to keep the court efficient
Per the campaign site.
About Scott A. Norrick
Norrick currently serves as Judge of Madison County Circuit Court, Division 5, and previously served 15 years as Judge of the Edgewood Town Court, per the campaign site. Norrick also worked as a probation officer for Madison County and Elwood before entering private legal practice, per the campaign site.
Emilee A. Hammond (Democratic), Scott A. Norrick (Republican) are on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Madison County Circuit Court Judge, No. 5, per the Secretary of State's 2026 general election candidate list (updated August 27, 2026).
Full race pageBy address
These seats are elected by district; only the district covering your address is on your ballot.
Madison County is split across 5 Indiana House districts.
Find your districts by addressIndiana House: 5 districtsDistricts 31, 35, 36, 53, 88
Indiana House District 31Katie Robins (D) · Lori J. Goss-Reaves (R)
Katie Robins Democratic
- Healthcare access and affordability
- Support for working families and children
Per the campaign site.
About Katie Robins
Katie Robins is the Democratic candidate for Indiana House District 31 on the November 3, 2026 ballot, per the Secretary of State's 2026 general election candidate list. Is a registered nurse who has worked in intensive care since 2020, including during the COVID-19 pandemic, per campaign site. Was born and raised in Kokomo, Indiana, graduated from Kokomo High School in 2015, and attended Indiana University Kokomo to pursue nursing, per campaign site.
Lori J. Goss-Reaves Republican Incumbent
Lori Goss-Reaves is a professor of social work and director of field placement at Indiana Wesleyan University who represents Indiana House District 31, per the Indiana House Republican Caucus. She began her career as a social worker specializing in children with intellectual and developmental disabilities, per the caucus profile. She took office in June 2023 and serves as vice chair of the House Insurance Committee, per the caucus profile. No campaign website was found as of September 8, 2026.
Katie Robins (Democratic), Lori J. Goss-Reaves (Republican) are on the November 3 ballot for Indiana House District 31; Lori J. Goss-Reaves is the sitting member, per the General Assembly caucus rosters. Democratic and Republican nominees were chosen at the May 5 primary; Libertarian nominees at the party's convention. The field is the Secretary of State's 2026 general election candidate list (updated August 27, 2026). This seat is elected by district; only the district covering your address appears on your ballot.
Full race pageIndiana House District 35Phil G. Gift (D) · Elizabeth Rowray (R)
Phil G. Gift Democratic
Phil Gift is a Gaston Democrat who worked more than 17 years as a registered nurse with the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, per Yahoo News (syndicated local report). No campaign website was found as of September 8, 2026.
Elizabeth Rowray Republican Incumbent
Elizabeth Rowray is the Republican candidate for Indiana House District 35 on the November 3, 2026 ballot, per the Secretary of State's 2026 general election candidate list. Elizabeth Rowray is a sitting member for the district, per the General Assembly caucus rosters. Rowray works in non-profit consulting and previously served as legislative director for U.S. Rep. Mark Souder, per the Indiana House Republicans caucus profile. Rowray represents House District 35 in Yorktown and previously served on the Yorktown school board, per the same profile. Rowray serves as Assistant Majority Floor Leader, per the caucus profile. No campaign website was found as of September 8, 2026.
Phil G. Gift (Democratic), Elizabeth Rowray (Republican) are on the November 3 ballot for Indiana House District 35; Elizabeth Rowray is the sitting member, per the General Assembly caucus rosters. Democratic and Republican nominees were chosen at the May 5 primary; Libertarian nominees at the party's convention. The field is the Secretary of State's 2026 general election candidate list (updated August 27, 2026). This seat is elected by district; only the district covering your address appears on your ballot.
Full race pageIndiana House District 36Kimberly (Kim) Townsend (D) · Kyle Pierce (R)
Kimberly (Kim) Townsend Democratic
- Affordability and rising housing costs
- Healthcare infrastructure
Per the Indiana Public Radio.
About Kimberly (Kim) Townsend
Kimberly (Kim) Townsend is the Democratic candidate for Indiana House District 36 on the November 3, 2026 ballot, per the Secretary of State's 2026 general election candidate list. Serves as CEO of the Anderson Housing Authority, per Indiana Public Radio.
Kyle Pierce Republican Incumbent
- Supports property-tax reforms and responsible budgets
- Supports apprenticeships and technical training alternatives to four-year degrees
- Supports school choice and curriculum transparency for parents
Per the campaign site.
About Kyle Pierce
Kyle Pierce is the Republican candidate for Indiana House District 36 on the November 3, 2026 ballot, per the Secretary of State's 2026 general election candidate list. Kyle Pierce is a sitting member for the district, per the General Assembly caucus rosters. Pierce is a nonprofit development manager and consultant who holds a law degree from the Indiana University Robert McKinney School of Law, per the Indiana House Republicans caucus profile. He has represented House District 36 in Anderson since being elected in November 2022, per the same profile. He is vice chair of the House Financial Institutions Committee, per the caucus profile.
Kimberly (Kim) Townsend (Democratic), Kyle Pierce (Republican) are on the November 3 ballot for Indiana House District 36; Kyle Pierce is the sitting member, per the General Assembly caucus rosters. Democratic and Republican nominees were chosen at the May 5 primary; Libertarian nominees at the party's convention. The field is the Secretary of State's 2026 general election candidate list (updated August 27, 2026). This seat is elected by district; only the district covering your address appears on your ballot.
Full race pageIndiana House District 53Ethan J. Lawson (R)
Unopposed: still on your ballot.
Ethan J. Lawson Republican Incumbent
Ethan Lawson worked in small-town manufacturing and earned a business degree and an MBA from Western Governors University before representing Indiana House District 53, per the Indiana House Republican Caucus. He previously worked for the Indiana National Guard and served as vice chair of the Hancock County Republican Party, per the caucus profile. He was first elected in 2024 and serves on the House Elections and Apportionment, Roads and Transportation, and Veterans Affairs and Public Safety committees, per the caucus profile. No campaign website was found as of September 8, 2026.
Ethan J. Lawson (Republican) is on the November 3 ballot for Indiana House District 53; Ethan J. Lawson is the sitting member, per the General Assembly caucus rosters. Democratic and Republican nominees were chosen at the May 5 primary; Libertarian nominees at the party's convention. The field is the Secretary of State's 2026 general election candidate list (updated August 27, 2026). This seat is elected by district; only the district covering your address appears on your ballot. Ethan J. Lawson is the only candidate on the ballot for this seat; unopposed candidates still appear on Indiana ballots, so the race is on the November 3 ballot but is not contested.
Full race pageIndiana House District 88Stephanie Jo Yocum (D) · Chris Jeter (R)
Stephanie Jo Yocum Democratic
- Public education investment
- Reproductive health care access
- Balancing Second Amendment rights with community safety
Per the Current Publishing.
About Stephanie Jo Yocum
Stephanie Jo Yocum is the Democratic candidate for House District 88, which covers parts of Hamilton, Madison, Hancock and Marion counties. She leads the governor-appointed Serve Indiana commission and has managed large nonprofits in healthcare and education, according to Current Publishing.
Chris Jeter Republican Incumbent
- Focuses on public safety and victims' rights
- Supports constitutional bail reform
Per the campaign site.
About Chris Jeter
Chris Jeter is the incumbent state representative for Indiana House District 88, per the campaign site. Jeter, a U.S. Navy veteran who served as a Navy JAG officer, chairs the House Judiciary Committee and co-chairs Indiana's Bail and Release Review Commission.
Stephanie Jo Yocum (Democratic), Chris Jeter (Republican) are on the November 3 ballot for Indiana House District 88; Chris Jeter is the sitting member, per the General Assembly caucus rosters. Democratic and Republican nominees were chosen at the May 5 primary; Libertarian nominees at the party's convention. The field is the Secretary of State's 2026 general election candidate list (updated August 27, 2026). This seat is elected by district; only the district covering your address appears on your ballot.
Full race pageIndiana Senate District 25Tamie Dixon-Tatum (D) · Mike Gaskill (R)
Tamie Dixon-Tatum Democratic
- Affordable and dignified housing
- Strengthening workers' rights and collective bargaining
- Healthcare and childcare access
Per the campaign site.
About Tamie Dixon-Tatum
Tamie Dixon-Tatum is the Democratic candidate for Indiana Senate District 25 on the November 3, 2026 ballot, per the Secretary of State's 2026 general election candidate list. Is a former member of UAW Local 662/663 and a certified labor studies trainer with certification in grievance handling and negotiations from Indiana University, per campaign site. Graduated from Anderson High School, holds a bachelor's degree in Telecommunications from IUPUI, a master's degree in Government from Wesleyan University, and a master's degree in Legal Studies from Trinity Law School, per campaign site.
Mike Gaskill Republican Incumbent
- Supports school choice and giving parents a greater voice in their children's education
- Says he has not voted for a tax increase during his time in the legislature
Per the campaign site.
About Mike Gaskill
Mike Gaskill is a Madison County native and small business owner who has served as a State Senator since 2018, per the campaign site. He graduated from Pendleton Heights High School and Anderson University and has operated an insurance and financial services business in Anderson since 1993, per the campaign site. He previously served on the South Madison Community School Board and the Madison County Council, per the campaign site, and following redistricting is now a candidate for Indiana Senate District 25.
Tamie Dixon-Tatum (Democratic), Mike Gaskill (Republican) are on the November 3 ballot for Indiana Senate District 25; Mike Gaskill is the sitting member, per the General Assembly caucus rosters. Democratic and Republican nominees were chosen at the May 5 primary; Libertarian nominees at the party's convention. The field is the Secretary of State's 2026 general election candidate list (updated August 27, 2026). This seat is elected by district; only the district covering your address appears on your ballot.
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