Madison County, Indiana

Madison County Treasurer

2 candidates are tracked for Madison County Treasurer on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Shannon Watters and Rick Gardner. Candidate information follows official Madison County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

About this race

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).

What this office does

County treasurer. The county treasurer collects property taxes and other revenue, holds the county's funds, and invests them under state rules. The treasurer distributes tax collections to the county, cities, school districts and special districts that levy them. The office is a custodian of public money, not the body that sets the tax rate.

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

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Shannon Watters

Democratic

Biography

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

Biography

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.

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Questions about this race

Who is running for Madison County Treasurer in 2026?

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

Cross-check with the official Indiana election office, or see the full Madison County sample ballot and your exact ballot by address.

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21 tracked races in Madison County, Indiana. Landed here from another county's search? Look up your own ballot below.

Also on your ballot

Madison County Assessor Madison County Commissioner, District 1 Madison County Council, District 1 See all 21 Madison County races

Candidate profiles

Shannon Watters, full profile Rick Gardner, full profile Official Indiana election office