Your Lake County ballot

Mike Brown (D)
Leslie Dallner (R)

Leslie Dallner (Republican Party) is running for election for Lake County Circuit Court Clerk in Indiana. Source: Ballotpedia (secondary source)

Campaign FacebookNo campaign site found

Positions, with sources (3)
Background & approach: “That’s why I am committed to delivering “The Three T’s”: Transparency, Technology, and Transformation.” (Ballotpedia (secondary source))
Campaign priorities: “Transparency – As a county government, we must prioritize transparency with our constituents.” (Ballotpedia (secondary source))
Policy focus: “I am dedicated to restoring trust in local government by promoting transparency, accountability, and efficiency.” (Ballotpedia (secondary source))
Kyle Allen, Sr (D)
Will Miller (R)

Will Miller (Republican Party) is running for election for Olive Township Trustee (St. Joseph County) in Indiana. Source: Ballotpedia (secondary source)

Campaign site (listed by Ballotpedia)Campaign Facebook

Christina Signorelli (D)

Christina Signorelli (Democratic Party) is running for election for Lake County Council, District 1 in Indiana. Source: Ballotpedia (secondary source)

Campaign site (listed by Ballotpedia)Campaign FacebookPersonal LinkedIn

Positions, with sources (2)
Campaign priorities: “Smart economic development that benefits our communities.” (Ballotpedia (secondary source))
Policy focus: “I am most passionate about economic development, public safety, and mental health.” (Ballotpedia (secondary source))
Jim Lietz (R)

Jim Lietz (Republican Party) is running for election for Lake County Council, District 1 in Indiana. Source: Ballotpedia (secondary source)

Campaign site (listed by Ballotpedia)Campaign FacebookPersonal LinkedIn

Positions, with sources (2)
Background & approach: “I’m a retired Hammond, IN police officer with 33 years of service, a devoted husband to my wife Carrie, a registered nurse, and a proud father to Ashlee.” (Ballotpedia (secondary source))
Campaign priorities: “With 33 years in law enforcement, I understand the training and equipment needs of the Lake County Sheriff's Department and other local police agencies.” (Ballotpedia (secondary source))
Dwight (Twin) Williams (D)
Stephen Aichner (R)

Stephen Aichner (Republican Party) is running for election for Lake County Council, District 3 in Indiana. Source: Ballotpedia (secondary source)

Campaign site (listed by Ballotpedia)

Positions, with sources (3)
Background & approach: “I am a long-time Hobart resident who is passionate and focused on ensuring effective, efficient government for the benefit of our community and representing the voices and priorities of our citizens.” (Ballotpedia (secondary source))
Campaign priorities: “Bring a strong financial background to the Lake County Council to help guide our county toward a prosperous economic future and continued growth.” (Ballotpedia (secondary source))
Policy focus: “I am passionate about ensuring voter integrity, supporting law enforcement, reducing the size and impact of government on its Citizens, protecting our God-given constitutional rights, reducing taxes, and reducing corruption and waste in government.” (Ballotpedia (secondary source))
Jen Wilson (D)

Jen Wilson (Democratic Party) is running for election for Lake County Council, District 4 in Indiana. Source: Ballotpedia (secondary source)

Campaign site (listed by Ballotpedia)Campaign FacebookPersonal LinkedIn

Positions, with sources (3)
Background & approach: “I’m not a career politician but I've spent my whole career serving others- the part of politics that matters most.” (Ballotpedia (secondary source))
Campaign priorities: “Protect Taxpayer Dollars My promise to you: I will treat taxpayer money like it matters—because it does.” (Ballotpedia (secondary source))
Policy focus: “I’m passionate about responsible use of public dollars and making sure the decisions made by our county government actually serve the people who live here.” (Ballotpedia (secondary source))
Pete Lindemulder (R)
OfficeCandidates
Lake County AuditorRegina (Gina) Pimentel (D) vs. Charles (Chuck) Messler (R)
Lake County TreasurerJohn E Petalas (D) vs. Kevin B Deane (R)
Lake County SheriffJerry Williams (D) vs. David K Crane, Jr (R)
Lake County Council, District 2Darren L Washington (D) vs. Bradley Hutchison (R)
Lake County Council, District 6
Richard Hardaway (D)

Richard Hardaway (Democratic Party) is running for election for Lake County Council, District 6 in Indiana. Source: Ballotpedia (secondary source)

Personal LinkedInNo campaign site found

Positions, with sources (1)
Campaign priorities: “I bring years of experience as a public servant.” (Ballotpedia (secondary source))
Jeremy McShurley (I) (certified write-in; name not printed on ballot)

Jeremy McShurley (independent) is running for election for Lake County Council, District 6 in Indiana. McShurley is a write-in candidate in the general election on November 3, 2026. Source: Ballotpedia (secondary source)

Campaign site (listed by Ballotpedia)

Lake County Council, District 7
Michelle Heaps Wietbrock (D)

Michelle Heaps Wietbrock (Democratic Party) is running for election for Lake County Council, District 7 in Indiana. Source: Ballotpedia (secondary source)

Campaign site (listed by Ballotpedia)Campaign Facebook

Positions, with sources (3)
Background & approach: “I'm a teacher, coach, board member, and community organizer running for office to ensure we have safe communities and bright futures for all Lake County residents.” (Ballotpedia (secondary source))
Campaign priorities: “I want to ensure we have safe communities here in Lake County and that starts with making sure our first responders have the tools they need.” (Ballotpedia (secondary source))
Policy focus: “I'm passionate about public safety, public health, public parks, and public libraries.” (Ballotpedia (secondary source))
Randy Niemeyer (R)

Randy Niemeyer (Republican Party) is running for election for Lake County Council, District 7 in Indiana. Source: Ballotpedia (secondary source)

Campaign site (listed by Ballotpedia)Campaign FacebookCampaign XCampaign InstagramPersonal LinkedIn

Positions, with sources (3)
Background & approach: “I have been married since 2002 to Madeline.” (Ballotpedia (secondary source))
Campaign priorities: “I will use my experience to lead Lake County through the uncertainty caused by SEA 1 of 2025.” (Ballotpedia (secondary source))
Policy focus: “I am passionate about public finance and economic development.” (Ballotpedia (secondary source))
Crown Point Community School Board, At LargeDanielle Bazin (No party affiliation) vs. Bill Muha (No party affiliation)
East Chicago School Board, District 1Jose Arteaga (D) vs. Jesus Luis Ortiz, III (D) vs. Joel Rodriguez (D)
Griffith Public School Board, At Large
Vote for 2
Lori A Rose (No party affiliation), Kathy Ruesken (No party affiliation), Tina Adams (R), Patrick Janke (I) (certified write-in; name not printed on ballot)
Hammond School Board, At Large
Vote for 3
Rina Horgan (D), Carlotta Blake King (D), Lucinda (Cindy) Murphy (D), Cristina McNeiley
Hanover School Board, District 1Ryan C Eckart vs. Eric Valiska (R)
Hanover School Board, District 2Aaron Kuzma (R) vs. Jeffrey (Juice) Majewski (R)
Highland School Board, At Large
Vote for 3
Robert (Bob) Kuva (No party affiliation), Victor A Garcia (I), Erica Smith-Gomez (I), Richard (Rick) E Volbrecht, Jr (R)
Calumet Township Board, Lake County
Vote for 3
Robert L Buggs, Sr (D), Michael L Protho (D), Larry E Tillman, II (D), Jeff Sadlowski (R)
Cedar Lake Town Council Member, Ward 2Carol Kerr (D) vs. Wayne Witvoet (R)
Cedar Lake Town Council Member, Ward 3Jeff Biel (D) vs. Barbara Littles (R)
Center Township Board, Lake County
Vote for 3
Donna Catalano (D), Deborah Mandich-Nowland (D), Bill Babjak (R), Anthony D Pampalone (R), Kate Webster (R)
Dyer Town Council Member, Ward 2Alicia Catherine Myers (D) vs. Mary K Timm (R)
Dyer Town Council Member, Ward 4Joe Douglas (D) vs. Kyle Rizzo (R)
Dyer Town Council Member, Ward 5Taylor Gibson (D) vs. Annette Ludwig (R)
Hanover Township Board, Lake County
Vote for 3
James Hunley (D), Darlene Sund (D), Marilyn Kaper (R), Charles (Charlie) Kortokrax (R), Richard H Niemeyer (R)
Hobart Township Board, Lake County
Vote for 3
Michael E (Mike) Ellis (D), Crystal Pedroza (D), Susan (Sue) Pelfrey (D), David (Dave) Scheeringa (R), Chris Wells (R)
Hobart Township Trustee, Lake CountyEricka McCAULEY (D) vs. Joe Clemmons (R)
Ross Township Board, Lake County
Vote for 3
William (Will) Akins, Jr (D), Remell (Mel) Bryant (D), Curtis L (CP) Pearson (D), Roger Ault (R)
Schererville Town Council Member, Ward 2Jeff Kuhn (D) vs. Kevin Connelly (R)
Schererville Town Council Member, Ward 4Tom Schmitt (D) vs. Dan Elzinga (R)
St. John Town Council Member, Ward 3Brenda J Miley (D) vs. Justin T Nestor (R)
St. John Township Board, Lake County
Vote for 3
Daniel L Bielski (D), Steven H (Steve) Kramer (D), Bob Tribble (D), Lisa (Williams) Elder (R), Michael P Quigley (R), Eric J Stanich (R)
St. John Township Trustee, Lake CountyRoger Depirro (D) vs. Cathy J. Lareau (R)
Winfield Town Council Member, At Large
Vote for 2
Margaret Bridwell (D), Zack Beaver (R), Jon Derwinski (R)

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