Indiana Secretary of State prepares to welcome candidates as filing opens January 7, 2026
Last Updated on January 5, 2026 by Cass County Communication Network
INDIANAPOLIS – Secretary of State Diego Morales announced that candidate filing for the 2026 Primary Election begins this week.
Wednesday, January 7th is the first day of candidate filing for Indiana 2026 Primary Election in May.
Candidates wishing to be on the Democrat or Republican primary ballot can begin filing declaration of candidacy paperwork on Wednesday, January 7th. Minor Party, Independent, and Write-In candidates will file declarations of candidacy for the November General Election later in the year, after the May Primary Election is held.
“Candidate filing marks an important step in Indiana’s election process. My office is committed to ensuring candidates have the information and resources they need to file correctly and on time, while continuing to uphold the integrity of our elections,” said Diego Morales, Indiana Secretary of State.
Candidates for U.S. House of Representatives, state legislative, and judicial offices including county prosecuting attorneys, file declaration of candidacy with the Indiana Secretary of State or the Indiana Election Division. The Secretary of State’s Office and the Indiana Election Division will be accepting filings 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. weekdays starting January 7th through February 6th at noon.
Candidates for non-judicial county offices, township offices, town offices, school board offices, precinct committeeman or state convention delegate, file their declaration of candidacy at the office of the County Clerk in which they reside.
The deadline to file a declaration of candidacy is Friday, February 6th, at noon. Under Indiana law, election officials are prohibited from accepting filings after the deadline.
SOURCE: News release from Office of Indiana Secretary of State
The following information was shared by the Cass County Clerk’s Office on Facebook:
Here is a listing of all of the public offices and party positions that will appear on the Primary Election ballot for Cass County, Indiana. Voters will be able to choose candidates for the following roles:
• Federal offices:
U.S. Representatives for Congressional Districts 2 and 4
• State offices:
State Representatives for District 23 and District 38
• County offices:
Cass County Prosecutor
Cass County Recorder
Cass County Sheriff
Cass County Assessor
Cass County Commissioner for District 3
Cass County Council members for Districts 1, 2, 3, and 4
• Township offices:
All Township Trustees and Township Board members
• Political party positions:
Democratic Precinct Committeemen
Republican State Convention Delegates
Democratic State Convention Delegates