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Tippecanoe County, Indiana

Tippecanoe County Circuit Court Clerk

2 candidates are tracked for Tippecanoe County Circuit Court Clerk on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Karan Benner and Carrie Sanders. Candidate information follows official Tippecanoe County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

About this race

Karan Benner (Democratic), Carrie Sanders (Republican) are on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Tippecanoe County Circuit Court Clerk, per the Secretary of State's 2026 general election candidate list (updated August 27, 2026).

What this office does

Clerk of court. The clerk of court keeps the official records of the county's trial courts: filings, case files, judgments and, in many states, jury lists and court fees. The clerk's office manages the court's finances, issues certain licenses and, in some states, handles probate or small-claims paperwork. The clerk does not decide cases.

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Karan Benner

Democratic

Biography

Karan Benner was born in 1957 and raised in Highland, Indiana, per her campaign site. She graduated from Purdue University with a degree in Horticulture and later co-owned Skylight Coffeehouse in downtown Lafayette for six years, per her campaign site. She went on to work in local government in voter registration and the Assessor's office, retiring in 2023, per her campaign site.

Carrie Sanders

Republican

Biography

Carrie Sanders appears on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Tippecanoe 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 Carrie Sanders.

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Questions about this race

Who is running for Tippecanoe County Circuit Court Clerk in 2026?

2 candidates are tracked for Tippecanoe County Circuit Court Clerk on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Karan Benner and Carrie Sanders. Candidate information follows official Tippecanoe County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

When is the Tippecanoe County Circuit Court Clerk 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 Tippecanoe County and state election office filings, last verified September 27, 2026. Bios and priorities carry their attribution inline.

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Tippecanoe County RecorderTippecanoe County SheriffTippecanoe County AssessorSee all 23 Tippecanoe County races
Candidate profiles
Karan Benner, full profileCarrie Sanders, full profileOfficial Indiana election office