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Candidate and public question list released for Lawrence County general election on Tuesday, November 3

 October 26, 2026

LAWRENCE COUNTY — The certified candidate listing and constitutional public questions for the upcoming November General Election in Lawrence County have been finalized, providing local voters with a comprehensive overview of state, judicial, county, township, and school board contests appearing on the ballot.

In addition to candidate races ranging from constitutional state officers to local township boards, Hoosier voters across Lawrence County will consider two proposed amendments to the Indiana Constitution.

STATEWIDE CONSTITUTIONAL PUBLIC QUESTIONS

Public Question 1

(Constitutional Amendment – Article 1, Section 17)

“Currently, under the Constitution of the State of Indiana, a person charged with murder or treason is not entitled to be released on bail if the proof is evident or the presumption strong. Shall the Constitution of the State of Indiana be amended to provide that a person charged with an offense other than murder or treason is not entitled to bail if: the proof is evident or the presumption strong; and the state proves by clear and convincing evidence that no release conditions will reasonably protect the safety of any other person or the community?”

  • [ ] YES
  • [ ] NO

Public Question 2

(Constitutional Amendment – Article 6, Section 6)

“Shall the Constitution of the State of Indiana be amended to permit the judge of a city or town court to reside in: (1) the county in which the court is located; or (2) the bordering county closest to the city or town in which the court is located?”

  • [ ] YES
  • [ ] NO

GENERAL ELECTION BALLOT CANDIDATE LISTING

STATE CONSTITUTIONAL OFFICERS

Secretary of State

(Vote for ONE)

  • [ ] Beau Bayh (Democratic)
  • [ ] Lauri A. Shillings (Libertarian)
  • [ ] Greg Ballard (Lincoln Party)
  • [ ] Max Engling (Republican) PDF
  • [ ] Andrew Delano (Write-In – National Socialist American Workers’)

State Comptroller (Auditor of State)

(Vote for ONE)

  • [ ] Jessica Bailey (Democratic)
  • [ ] John Schick (Libertarian)
  • [ ] Elise Nieshalla (Republican)

Treasurer of State

(Vote for ONE)

  • [ ] Coumba Kebe (Democratic)
  • [ ] Daniel Elliott (Republican)

FEDERAL & STATE LEGISLATIVE OFFICES

United States Representative, Ninth District

(Vote for ONE)

  • [ ] Brad A. Meyer (Democratic)
  • [ ] Tonya L. Hudson (Libertarian)
  • [ ] Erin Houchin (Republican)
  • [ ] Floyd Michael Taylor (Write-In – Independent)

State Representative, District 065

(Vote for ONE)

  • [ ] Sean S. Steele (Independent) PDF
  • [ ] Chris D. May (Republican) PDF

JUDICIAL & PROSECUTORIAL OFFICES

Judge of the Lawrence Circuit Court, 81st Judicial Circuit

(Vote for ONE)

  • [ ] Nathan G. Nikirk (Republican)

Judge of the Lawrence Superior Court, No. 2

(Vote for ONE)

  • [ ] Robert (Bob) Cline (Republican)

Prosecuting Attorney of Lawrence County, 81st Judicial Circuit

(Vote for ONE)

  • [ ] Samuel C. Arp, II (Republican)

COUNTY EXECUTIVE & LEGISLATIVE OFFICES

Lawrence County Sheriff

(Vote for ONE)

  • [ ] GREG DAY (Republican)

Lawrence County Assessor

(Vote for ONE)

  • [ ] APRIL STAPP COLLINS (Republican)

Lawrence County Commissioner, District 1

(Vote for ONE)

  • [ ] RICK BUTTERFIELD (Republican)

Lawrence County Council Member

(Select candidate for your designated district)

  • District 1: [ ] AMY REDMAN (Republican)
  • District 2: [ ] PHIL INMAN (Republican)
  • District 3: [ ] DAVID HOLMES (Republican)
  • District 4: [ ] LARRY ARNOLD (Republican)

TOWNSHIP OFFICES

Township Trustee

(Vote for ONE in your designated township)

  • Bono Township Trustee: [ ] MICHELLE L. PORTER (Republican)
  • Guthrie Township Trustee: [ ] JEFFREY H. COMBS (Republican)
  • Indian Creek Township Trustee: [ ] GARY K. SCHERSCHEL (Republican)
  • Marion Township Trustee: [ ] SHANNON M. LAGLE (Republican)
  • Marshall Township Trustee: [ ] CHRISTOPHER D. NOEL (Republican)
  • Perry Township Trustee: [ ] CARLA BOMGARDNER (Republican)
  • Pleasant Run Township Trustee: [ ] JAMES EDSEL FORD (Republican)
  • Shawswick Township Trustee: [ ] MILLARD JONES (Republican)
  • Spice Valley Township Trustee: [ ] MICHELLE D. CORNETT (Republican)

Township Board Member

(Vote for up to THREE in your designated township)

  • Bono Township Board:
    • [ ] JON J. MALOTT (Republican)
    • [ ] ADAM R. NORMAN (Republican)
    • [ ] VICKIE “DUSTY” TOLBERT (Republican)
  • Guthrie Township Board:
    • [ ] MICHAEL BIERBAUM (Republican)
    • [ ] BRETTA MYERS (Republican)
    • [ ] TYLER THOMPSON (Republican)
  • Indian Creek Township Board:
    • [ ] DIANA ANDERSON (Republican)
    • [ ] JUSTIN LEACH (Republican)
    • [ ] BRUCE REEVES (Republican)
  • Marion Township Board:
    • [ ] LUCINDA FLETCHER (Republican)
    • [ ] LATOYA L. LAMM (Republican)
    • [ ] HENRY SHETLER (Republican)
  • Marshall Township Board:
    • [ ] KENTON JAMES STULTZ PARDUE (Republican)
    • [ ] HUNTER A. SMITH (Republican)
    • [ ] JOSEPH STETTENBENZ (Republican)
  • Perry Township Board:
    • [ ] ALEXANDRA EDWARDS (Republican)
    • [ ] TYSON FISH (Republican)
    • [ ] TAMMY SPOONMORE (Republican)
  • Pleasant Run Township Board:
    • [ ] PAUL FORD (Republican)
    • [ ] CORBIN MCCULLOUGH (Republican)
    • [ ] MICHAEL S. NICHOLSON (Republican)
  • Shawswick Township Board:
    • [ ] JULIE MORRIS (Democratic)
    • [ ] JENNIE EDWARDS (Republican)
    • [ ] AMY KLEBER (Republican)
    • [ ] LINDA SUE RANDOLPH (Republican)
  • Spice Valley Township Board:
    • [ ] DAVID A. KISSEL (Republican)
    • [ ] TONY LYNCH (Republican)
    • [ ] PHILIP M. SMITH (Republican)

SCHOOL BOARD OFFICES

Mitchell Community School Board

  • District 2, Marion Township:
    • [ ] DANNY E. REYNOLDS (Non-Partisan)
    • [ ] Krystal Shetler (Republican)
    • [ ] TIM STILLIONS (Republican)

North Lawrence Community School Board

  • District 2:
    • [ ] Carson Boady (Republican)
  • District 3:
    • [ ] SCOTT KING (Republican)
  • District 5:
    • [ ] BARBARA MILLER (Non-Partisan)
    • [ ] ZACHARY “ZAC” CRANE (Republican)

Voting Information

Early in-person voting is open weekdays at the Lawrence County Voter Registration Office in Bedford, with additional early voting hours scheduled on select Saturdays at the Mitchell Senior Citizen Center. Voters are reminded to bring a valid government-issued photo ID when voting in person. Registration status and specific polling place locations can be confirmed online at IndianaVoters.in.gov.

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