About the 2026 Primary Election in Cass County, Indiana

Last Updated on February 10, 2026 by Cass County Communication Network

We’ve compiled the information on this page from a variety of sources. You can visit indianavoters.com for more detailed information specific to you.

ABOUT THE PRIMARY IN MAY

Tuesday, May 5, 2026 is Primary Election Day in Indiana. Federal, state and county offices are on the ballot.

The parties are nominating their candidates for November’s municipal election, so primary election voters will select either a Democratic or Republican ballot.

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.

The deadline to file a declaration of candidacy for the Primary was Friday, February 6, 2026 at noon. Under Indiana law, election officials are prohibited from accepting filings after the deadline.

The Cass County Clerk’s Office shared a list on Facebook of the public offices and party positions that will appear on the 2026 Primary Election ballot for Cass County, Indiana, as well as candidates who have filed as of the Feb. 6, 2026 deadline. We have added that information below.

Voters will be able to choose candidates for the following roles:

Federal offices

U.S. Representatives for Congressional District 2

  • Rudy Yakym (R)
  • Jamee Decio (D)
  • Shaun Michael Maeyens (D)

US Representative for Congressional District 4

  • Jim Baird (R)
  • Craig Haggard (R)
  • John Piper (R)
  • Drew Cox (D)
  • Roger D. Day (D)
  • Darin Patric Griesey (D)
  • Thomas D. Hall, Jr. (D)
  • Robert Walter Lovely (D)
  • Joe Mackey (D)
  • Jayden McCash (D)
  • Paul McPherson (D)
  • John Phillip M. Whetstone (D)

State offices

State Representative District 23

  • Ethan Manning (R)
  • Austin D. Meives (D)

State Representative District 38

  • Mark Hufford (R)
  • Heath VanNatter (R)
  • Nathaniel R. Stout (D)

County offices

Cass County Prosecuting Attorney

  • Noah Schafer (R)

Cass County Recorder

  • Beth A. Liming (R)

Cass County Sheriff

  • Dale L. Campbell (R)
  • Ryan T. Preston (R)
  • Brian Swartzell (R)
  • August (AJ) Rozzi (D)

Cass County Assessor

  • Craig A. Handy (R)

Cass County Commissioner for District 3

  • Michael W. Deitrich (R)

Cass County Council District 1

  • David A. Redweik (R)

Cass County Council District 2

  • Shawn Shoemaker (R)

Cass County Council District 3

  • John C. Wicker (R)

Cass County Council District 4

  • Derek D. Pullen (R)

Town offices

Galveston – Clerk-Treasurer

  • Barry L. Bellan (R)
  • Autumn Grist (R)

Galveston Town Council Member At Large

  • Michael Deis (R)
  • Cynthia (Cindy) Leduc (R)
  • Sunny Saylor-Gordon (R)

Royal Center Town Council Member At Large

  • Ryan D. Funk (R)
  • Brandon Schmaltz (R)

Royal Center Town Council District 3

  • No candidate

Walton Town Council Member at Large

  • Brian Ayers (R)
  • Denise A. Wiemer (R)
  • Alberto Macias (D)

Township offices

All Township Trustees and Township Board members are on the ballot in 2026.

Boone Township Board Member

  • Drew Farrer (R)
  • William (Bill) Haselby (R)
  • Susan VonTobel (R)

Boone Township Trustee

  • Robert J. Pifer (R)

Clay Township Board Member

  • John Carson (R)
  • Nathan McClain (R)
  • Thomas Weatherwax (R)

Clay Township Trustee

  • Jennifer Nies (R)

Clinton Township Board Member

  • Gary Chambers (R)
  • Tammy Krpan (R)
  • Duane Stuart (R)

Clinton Township Trustee

  • John Heckard (R)

Deer Creek Township Board Member

  • Brian Bennett (D)

Deer Creek Township Trustee

  • Stephany R. Prather (R)

Eel Township Board Member

  • Rick Bernhardt (R)
  • Joseph (Joe) Buck (R)
  • Stephen (Steve) Clary (D)
  • Sue Ellis Shannon (D)
  • Bailey Morales (D)

Eel Township Trustee

  • Mark Strong (R)
  • Nikole L. Malott (D)

Harrison Township Board Member

  • Richard H. Crimmins (R)
  • Krista Pullen (R)
  • Paige Woodhouse (R)

Harrison Township Trustee

  • Emma Pentland (R)

Jackson Township Board Member

  • David Hicks (R)

Jefferson Township Board Member

  • Craig Kennell (R)

Jefferson Township Trustee

  • Mark W. Cotner (R)

Miami Township Board Member

  • Timothy (Tim) Buffum (R)
  • Marguerite (Missy) Field (R)
  • Barry Jones (R)

Miami Township Trustee

  • Jackson Wiseley (R)

Noble Township Board Member

  • Lori A. Forrer-Beckman (R)
  • Ted Speicher (R)
  • Susan (Suki) WIlson (R)

Noble Township Trustee

  • Diann A. Sedam (R)

Tipton Township Board Member

  • Linda Riley (R)
  • Bradley (Brad) Turner (R)

Tipton Township Trustee

  • Joshua (Josh) Johnson (R)

Washington Township Board Member

  • Mark Grandstaff (R)
  • Matthew (Matt) Gremelspacher (R)
  • Mark Guckien (R)
  • Lisa Minnick (D)

Washington Township Trustee

  • Scott Albaugh (R)
  • Daniel (Dan) Myers (R)
  • Kristen (Kris) Myers (D)

Political party positions

Deer Creek East Democratic Precinct Committeeman

  • Brian J. Bennett

Logansport 01 Democratic Precinct Committeeman

  • David (Dave) Morris

Logansport 04 Democratic Precinct Committeeman

  • Mercedes Brugh
  • Barbara Stein

Logansport 05 Democratic Precinct Committeeman

  • Bailey Morales

Logansport 06 Democratic Precinct Committeeman

  • Mark Leeman

TIpton 1 Democratic Precinct Committeeman

  • Dinita Grady

Washington Democratic Precinct Committeeman

  • Richard F. Rouser

Republican State Convention Delegates – At Large

  • Randall C. Head
  • Jonathan W. Nelms
  • Jacob M. Pomasl
  • David R. Richey
  • Destry R. Richey
  • Daphne Schafer
  • Noah Schafer
  • Brandon Schmaltz

Democratic State Convention Delegates – At Large

  • Dennis Crum
  • Gretchen Crum
  • Sue Ellis Shannon
  • Mark Leeman
  • Jackson Lythgoe
  • Andrea Meagher
  • Bailey Morales
  • David (Dave) Morris
  • Samuel L. Piercy, II
  • Emily Sawyer
  • Natalie Sharp