Your IDS Guide to the 2026 Indiana primaries

Election season is here. The IDS has localized our coverage of the Indiana primaries so you're well-informed whenever and however you decide to vote. Below, you'll find introductions to local and statewide candidates, along with our latest political coverage.

For general information on 2026 election filings, click here.

Elections 2026 - IDS News

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MONROE COUNTY

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Local Candidates

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Assessor

The county assessor determines the assessed value of all real and personal property for tax purposes.

Judith Sharp

Bob Nyquist

Clerk

The county clerk maintains official records, manages elections, and handles court filings.

Tanner Dale Branham

Joe Davis

Tree Martin Lucas

County Commissioner

The Monroe County Board of Commissioners oversees county properties, road and bridge maintenance, and authorizes claims against the county.

Trent Deckard

David Henry

Prosecuting Attorney

The county prosecuting attorney prosecutes criminal cases and represents Monroe County in legal matters.

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Erika Oliphant

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Benjamin T. Arrington

State & Federal Candidates

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U.S. House - District 9

Candidates from across the political spectrum are competing to represent Indiana in the United States House of Representatives.

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Keil Roark

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Brad Meyer

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Jim Graham

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Tim Peck

Indiana Secretary of State

Indiana's Secretary of State oversees elections, voter registration, business filings, and securities regulation. Both parties have contested primaries this cycle.

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Diego Morales

Jamie Reitenour

David Shelton

Beau Bayh

Blythe Potter

Indiana House - District 46

District 46 encompasses much of the region to the northwest of Bloomington.

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Bob Heaton

Thomas Arthur

Indiana House - District 61

District 61, which encompasses Bloomington in the Indiana statehouse, is seeing its first Democrat primary in over two decades.

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Matt Pierce

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Lilliana Young

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