Monroe County Sample Ballot & Voter Guide 2026
21 candidates are on the November 3, 2026 ballot across 16 Monroe County races, led by the Monroe County Circuit Court Judge, No. 5 contest.
County offices
Prosecuting AttorneyErika Oliphant (D)
Unopposed: still on your ballot.
Erika Oliphant Democratic
Erika Oliphant appears on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Monroe County Prosecuting Attorney, 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 Erika Oliphant.
Erika Oliphant (Democratic) is on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Monroe 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 ClerkTree Martin Lucas (D) · Julie M. Hays (R)
Tree Martin Lucas Democratic
Tree Martin Lucas appears on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Monroe 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 Tree Martin Lucas.
Julie M. Hays Republican
Julie M. Hays appears on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Monroe 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 Julie M. Hays.
Tree Martin Lucas (Democratic), Julie M. Hays (Republican) are on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Monroe County Circuit Court Clerk, per the Secretary of State's 2026 general election candidate list (updated August 27, 2026).
Full race pageRecorderAmy Swain (D)
Unopposed: still on your ballot.
Amy Swain Democratic
Amy Swain appears on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Monroe 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 Swain.
Amy Swain (Democratic) is on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Monroe County Recorder, per the Secretary of State's 2026 general election candidate list (updated August 27, 2026). Indiana prints unopposed candidates.
Full race pageSheriffRuben Marte' (D)
Unopposed: still on your ballot.
Ruben Marte' Democratic
Ruben Marte' appears on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Monroe County Sheriff, 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 Ruben Marte'.
Ruben Marte' (Democratic) is on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Monroe County Sheriff, per the Secretary of State's 2026 general election candidate list (updated August 27, 2026). Indiana prints unopposed candidates.
Full race pageAssessorJudith A. Sharp (D) · Jenee' Trimble (Independent)
Judith A. Sharp Democratic
Has served as Monroe County assessor since 1991 and is seeking re-election, per Indiana Daily Student, "Incumbent Judith Sharp projected to defeat primary challenger for Monroe County assessor". No campaign website was found as of September 8, 2026.
Jenee' Trimble Independent
A former Monroe County assessor's office employee running as an independent candidate for county assessor, per The Bloomingtonian, "Video: Independent assessor hopeful Jeneé Trimble brings property tax claims to Bloomington town hall". No campaign website was found as of September 8, 2026.
Judith A. Sharp (Democratic), Jenee' Trimble (Independent) are on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Monroe County Assessor, per the Secretary of State's 2026 general election candidate list (updated August 27, 2026).
Full race pageCommissioner, District 1Trent Deckard (D)
Unopposed: still on your ballot.
Trent Deckard Democratic
Trent Deckard appears on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Monroe County Commissioner, 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 Trent Deckard.
Trent Deckard (Democratic) is on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Monroe County Commissioner, District 1, per the Secretary of State's 2026 general election candidate list (updated August 27, 2026). Indiana prints unopposed candidates.
Full race pageCouncil, District 1Peter James Iversen (D)
Unopposed: still on your ballot.
Peter James Iversen Democratic
Peter James Iversen appears on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Monroe 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 Peter James Iversen.
Peter James Iversen (Democratic) is on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Monroe County Council, District 1, per the Secretary of State's 2026 general election candidate list (updated August 27, 2026). Indiana prints unopposed candidates.
Full race pageCouncil, District 2Kate Wiltz (D)
Unopposed: still on your ballot.
Kate Wiltz Democratic
Kate Wiltz appears on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Monroe 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 Kate Wiltz.
Kate Wiltz (Democratic) is on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Monroe County Council, District 2, per the Secretary of State's 2026 general election candidate list (updated August 27, 2026). Indiana prints unopposed candidates.
Full race pageCouncil, District 3Martha "Marty" Hawk (R)
Unopposed: still on your ballot.
Martha "Marty" Hawk Republican
Martha "Marty" Hawk appears on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Monroe 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 Martha "Marty" Hawk.
Martha "Marty" Hawk (Republican) is on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Monroe County Council, District 3, per the Secretary of State's 2026 general election candidate list (updated August 27, 2026). Indiana prints unopposed candidates.
Full race pageCouncil, District 4Jennifer Crossley (D)
Unopposed: still on your ballot.
Jennifer Crossley Democratic
Jennifer Crossley appears on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Monroe 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 Jennifer Crossley.
Jennifer Crossley (Democratic) is on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Monroe 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. 5Kara Elaine Krothe (D)
Unopposed: still on your ballot.
Kara Elaine Krothe Democratic
Kara Elaine Krothe appears on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Monroe County Circuit Court Judge, No. 5, 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 Kara Elaine Krothe.
Kara Elaine Krothe (Democratic) is on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Monroe County Circuit Court Judge, No. 5, 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. 9Geoff Bradley (D)
Unopposed: still on your ballot.
Geoff Bradley Democratic
Geoff Bradley appears on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Monroe County Circuit Court Judge, No. 9, 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 Geoff Bradley.
Geoff Bradley (Democratic) is on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Monroe County Circuit Court Judge, No. 9, per the Secretary of State's 2026 general election candidate list (updated August 27, 2026). Indiana prints unopposed candidates.
Full race pageBy address
These seats are elected by district; only the district covering your address is on your ballot.
Monroe County is split across 4 Indiana House districts.
Find your districts by addressIndiana House: 4 districtsDistricts 46, 60, 61, 62
Indiana House District 46James H. Pittsford (Jimmy), III (D) · Bob Heaton (R)
James H. Pittsford (Jimmy), III Democratic
James H. Pittsford (Jimmy), III is the Democratic candidate for Indiana House District 46 on the November 3, 2026 ballot, per the Secretary of State's 2026 general election candidate list. No campaign website was found as of September 8, 2026.
Bob Heaton Republican Incumbent
Bob Heaton is the Republican candidate for Indiana House District 46 on the November 3, 2026 ballot, per the Secretary of State's 2026 general election candidate list. Bob Heaton is a sitting member for the district, per the General Assembly caucus rosters. Heaton has led Heaton Financial Services as president since 2003, after previously working as a financial representative for Northwestern Mutual, per the Indiana House Republicans caucus profile. He has represented House District 46, covering Owen County and parts of Clay, Monroe, and Vigo counties, since 2010 and serves as Majority Whip, per the same profile. He chairs the Higher Education Subcommittee of the Ways and Means Committee, per the caucus profile. No campaign website was found as of September 8, 2026.
James H. Pittsford (Jimmy), III (Democratic), Bob Heaton (Republican) are on the November 3 ballot for Indiana House District 46; Bob Heaton 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 60Carrie L. Syczylo (D) · Peggy Mayfield (R)
Carrie L. Syczylo Democratic
- Accountability in government
- Serving rural communities
- Healthcare accessibility
Per the campaign site.
About Carrie L. Syczylo
Carrie L. Syczylo is the Democratic candidate for Indiana House District 60 on the November 3, 2026 ballot, per the Secretary of State's 2026 general election candidate list. Co-owns Indiana Farm House Brew Coffee Co., a coffee shop she and her husband founded in Monrovia in 2018 and later expanded to Cloverdale, per campaign site. Is a Shelbyville native who lives in rural Morgan County and has worked in residential care advocacy, per campaign site.
Peggy Mayfield Republican Incumbent
Peggy Mayfield represents House District 60, covering parts of Johnson, Morgan and Monroe counties. She is retired from the insurance industry and has served in the House since 2012, serving as Vice Chair of the House Public Policy Committee, according to the Indiana House Republican Caucus. She has volunteered with the Boy Scouts of America for more than two decades, per the caucus site. No campaign website was found as of September 8, 2026.
Carrie L. Syczylo (Democratic), Peggy Mayfield (Republican) are on the November 3 ballot for Indiana House District 60; Peggy Mayfield 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 61Matt Pierce (D)
Unopposed: still on your ballot.
Matt Pierce Democratic Incumbent
- Supports funding for public schools over private/charter alternatives
- Supports substance abuse treatment and mental health services
- Supports LGBTQ+ rights protections
Per the campaign site.
About Matt Pierce
Matt Pierce is the incumbent state representative for Indiana House District 61, per the campaign site, which describes regular town halls and community events in the district.
Matt Pierce (Democratic) is on the November 3 ballot for Indiana House District 61; Matt 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. Matt Pierce 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 62Amy Huffman Oliver (D) · Dave Hall (R)
Amy Huffman Oliver Democratic
- Education advocacy
Per the campaign site.
About Amy Huffman Oliver
Amy Huffman Oliver is the Democratic candidate for Indiana House District 62 on the November 3, 2026 ballot, per the Secretary of State's 2026 general election candidate list. Is a Brown County attorney and school board member with a law degree from the Indiana University Maurer School of Law, per Brown County Democrat. Spent more than 20 years as a public service attorney, including as a deputy prosecutor handling domestic violence cases, legal director for a domestic violence shelter, and deputy attorney general, per Brown County Democrat.
Dave Hall Republican Incumbent
Dave Hall is a farmer and owner of Dave Hall Crop Insurance who operates 500 acres of corn and soybeans with his father and represents Indiana House District 62, per the Indiana House Republican Caucus. He was elected state representative in 2022 and serves as assistant majority whip, per the caucus profile. He previously served as president of the Jackson County Council, per the caucus profile.
Amy Huffman Oliver (Democratic), Dave Hall (Republican) are on the November 3 ballot for Indiana House District 62; Dave Hall 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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Who is on the ballot in Monroe County, Indiana on November 3, 2026?
Monroe County sample ballot 2026: see where the circuit court clerk, county assessor and circuit court judge candidates stand on health care and schools. Every candidate profile on this page names the official filing or campaign source it came from.
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Candidate roster last updated Sep 25, 2026 from official election sources.