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Porter County, Indiana

Porter County Assessor

2 candidates are tracked for Porter County Assessor on the November 3, 2026 ballot: SCOTT J KINGAN and SUE NEFF. Candidate information follows official Porter County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

About this race

SCOTT J KINGAN (Democratic), SUE NEFF (Republican) are on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Porter 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 Porter County votes on this seat.

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SCOTT J KINGAN

Democratic

Biography

SCOTT J KINGAN appears on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Porter 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 SCOTT J KINGAN.

SUE NEFF

Republican

Biography

Sue Neff is the incumbent Porter County Assessor, per the Chicago Tribune and the county's staff directory. No campaign website was found as of September 29, 2026.

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Questions about this race

Who is running for Porter County Assessor in 2026?

2 candidates are tracked for Porter County Assessor on the November 3, 2026 ballot: SCOTT J KINGAN and SUE NEFF. Candidate information follows official Porter County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

When is the Porter 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 Porter County and state election office filings, last verified September 29, 2026. Bios and priorities carry their attribution inline.

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Porter County Council, District 1Porter County Council, District 2Porter County Council, District 3See all 21 Porter County races
Candidate profiles
SCOTT J KINGAN, full profileSUE NEFF, full profileOfficial Indiana election office