Tippecanoe County, Indiana ballot, Nov 3, 2026

Karan Benner (D)

Karan Benner (Democratic Party) is running for election for Tippecanoe County Circuit Court Clerk in Indiana. Source: Ballotpedia (secondary source)

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Positions, with sources (2)

Background & approach: “I am dedicated public servant, former small business owner, and lifelong Hoosier running to bring transparency and expanded accessibility to the Tippecanoe County Clerk’s Office.” (Ballotpedia (secondary source))

Campaign priorities: “Recognizing the constraints of modern life, I advocate for more flexible voting options to accommodate working families and busy constituents.” (Ballotpedia (secondary source))

Carrie Sanders (R)

Carrie Sanders (Republican Party) is running for election for Tippecanoe County Circuit Court Clerk in Indiana. Source: Ballotpedia (secondary source)

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Positions, with sources (3)

Background & approach: “I am a lifelong resident of Tippecanoe County and have spent more than 20 years working within our local legal system.” (Ballotpedia (secondary source))

Campaign priorities: “Experience: I bring more than 20 years of experience working within Tippecanoe County’s legal system, including roles as a supervisor in the Clerk’s Office, a paralegal in private practice, a court reporter in our local courts, and working with the Board of Elections and Voter Registration.” (Ballotpedia (secondary source))

Policy focus: “I am passionate about making sure local government services are accessible, organized, and reliable for the people who depend on them.” (Ballotpedia (secondary source))

Eric Grossman (D)

Jennifer Weston (R)

Jennifer Weston (Republican Party) is running for election for Tippecanoe County Auditor in Indiana. Source: Ballotpedia (secondary source)

Positions, with sources (2)

Background & approach: “I’m a life-long resident of Tippecanoe County and Purdue graduate.” (Ballotpedia (secondary source))

Campaign priorities: “We handle financial reporting, accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, budgeting, and property tax administration.” (Ballotpedia (secondary source))

Monica Casanova (D)

Monica Casanova (Democratic Party) is running for election for Tippecanoe County Recorder in Indiana. Source: Ballotpedia (secondary source)

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Positions, with sources (2)

Campaign priorities: “I am an experienced public servant with four years as the Fairfield Township Trustee and four years on the Fairfield Township board along with twelve years as a public library administrator.” (Ballotpedia (secondary source))

Policy focus: “I am personally passionate about accurate and transparent public data.” (Ballotpedia (secondary source))

Kristy Martin (R)

Kaitlyn Butler (D)

Kaitlyn Butler (Democratic Party) is running for election for Tippecanoe County Assessor in Indiana. Source: Ballotpedia (secondary source)

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Positions, with sources (3)

Background & approach: “A lifelong Hoosier, I was born and raised right here in Tippecanoe County.” (Ballotpedia (secondary source))

Campaign priorities: “Transparency - As Chief Deputy, I’ve helped build a foundation of accuracy and transparency in the Assessor’s Office.” (Ballotpedia (secondary source))

Policy focus: “Property Tax Policy: Property assessment is the foundation of our local economy.” (Ballotpedia (secondary source))

Anthony Hustedt-Mai (R)

Anthony Hustedt-Mai (Republican Party) is running for election for Tippecanoe County Assessor in Indiana. Source: Ballotpedia (secondary source)

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Positions, with sources (3)

Background & approach: “Navy officer, educator, and community volunteer who has built my life around service.” (Ballotpedia (secondary source))

Campaign priorities: “Service: My career in the Navy, education, and community involvement has been centered on serving others and accepting responsibility.” (Ballotpedia (secondary source))

Policy focus: “I am particularly passionate about good government and accountability, veterans’ issues, and economic development.” (Ballotpedia (secondary source))

Andrea E. Burniske (D)

Andrea E. Burniske (Democratic Party) is running for election for Tippecanoe County Commissioner, District 1 in Indiana. Source: Ballotpedia (secondary source)

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Positions, with sources (3)

Background & approach: “I grew up in the Pacific Northwest, where my first job was as a part owner of a club for LGBTQ youth.” (Ballotpedia (secondary source))

Campaign priorities: “As County Commissioner, I will champion a culture of transparency and customer service with continual updates, early public meetings, public metrics, and real accountability — not vague statements or closed‑door conversations.” (Ballotpedia (secondary source))

Policy focus: “I am passionate about many thematic issues (sustainable development, food deserts, etc.), but I don't feel we can address any of these without an overhaul in how we work.” (Ballotpedia (secondary source))

Julie Roush (R)

Benjamin R. Murray (D)

Benjamin R. Murray (Democratic Party) is running for election for Tippecanoe County Council, District 1 in Indiana. Source: Ballotpedia (secondary source)

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Trent W. Richter (R)

Office	Candidates
West Lafayette Community School Board Vote for 3	Maria Koliantz (No party affiliation), Dacia Mumford (No party affiliation), John Alden Robinson, IV (No party affiliation), Laurence Wang (No party affiliation)
Fairfield Township Board, Tippecanoe County Vote for 3	Jessica M. Holsinger (D), Amy Paget (D), Susan Schechter (D), Justice Amos (R), Perry Barbee (R)
Fairfield Township Trustee, Tippecanoe County	Ted Hardesty (D) vs. Ray Williams (R)
Lauramie Township Board, Tippecanoe County Vote for 3	Butch Hammond (D), Jeffrey A. Tull (R), Hal N. Graham (R), Joe Sturm (R)
Shadeland Town Council Member, At Large Vote for 3	Ken Stacy (D), Timothy R. Balensiefer (R), David A Downey (R), David A. Vanderkleed (R)
Shelby Township Board, Tippecanoe County Vote for 3	Susan Rowe (D), Heather Beasley (R), Stephen M. Lange (R), Donald Nesbitt (R)
Tippecanoe Township Board, Tippecanoe County Vote for 3	John Muller (D), Barbara A. Whitlock (D), Dean A. Whitlock (D), Jim Fields (R), Dan Haan (R), Samuel Porter Richardson (R)
Wabash Township Board, Tippecanoe County Vote for 3	Ian Pytlarz (D), David Tate (D), Briton Weise (D), Frank Hannan (R), Eric E. Hoppenjans (R), Jeffery Stefancic (R)
Wabash Township Trustee, Tippecanoe County	Angel Valentin (D) vs. John W. Wilson (R)
Wayne Township Board, Tippecanoe County Vote for 3	Lawrence Guentert (D), Mark Christian (R), Phil Katter (R), Pam Rosen (R)
Wea Township Board, Tippecanoe County Vote for 3	Dennise Grater (D), Talitha Huber (D), Jesse Washburn (D), Andrea Moore (R), Susan Pfeifer (R), Aaron Slagel (R)
Wea Township Trustee, Tippecanoe County	Alfonso (Al) Salazar, Jr. (D) vs. Alan Williams (R)

Prosecuting Attorney of Tippecanoe County, 23rd Judicial Circuit: Jason J. Biss (R)
Tippecanoe County Sheriff: Tom Lehman (R)
Tippecanoe County Council, District 2: Jody Hamilton (R)
Tippecanoe County Council, District 3: Lynn Beck (R)
Tippecanoe County Council, District 4: Lisa Dullum (D)

Judge of the Tippecanoe Superior Court, No. 1: Kevin McDaniel (R)
Judge of the Tippecanoe Superior Court, No. 2: Sarah M. Wyatt (R)
Judge of the Tippecanoe Superior Court, No. 4: Matt Sandy (R)
Judge of the Tippecanoe Superior Court, No. 5: Kristen McVey (R)
Judge of the Tippecanoe Superior Court, No. 7: Daniel J. Moore (R)

Benton Community School Board, District B: Scott Robertson (No party affiliation)
Benton Community School Board, District C: Amy M Kottkamp (No party affiliation)
Lafayette School Board, District A: Gary P. Mueller (No party affiliation)
Lafayette School Board, District B: Brent Clemenz (No party affiliation)
Lafayette School Board, District D: Oscar Trujillo, Jr (No party affiliation)
Tippecanoe School Board, District 1: Holly W. Keckler (No party affiliation)
Tippecanoe School Board, District 2: Joshua Michael Loggins (No party affiliation)
Tippecanoe School Board, District 3: William J. Sondgerath Jr. (No party affiliation)

Clarks Hill Town Council Member, At Large: Sherry Sumner (R), Brad Warf (R)
Dayton Town Clerk-Treasurer: Stephen R. Parks (I)
Dayton Town Council Member, At Large: Vickie J. Beavers (I), Marc Buhrmester (I), Mike Harris (I), Steven Schuhle (I), Robert W. Hainje, II (I)
Jackson Township Board, Tippecanoe County: Christian Gamble (R), Tami Greer Minniear (R), Christine S. Wise (R)
Jackson Township Trustee, Tippecanoe County: James Stafford (R)
Lauramie Township Trustee, Tippecanoe County: Harold (Junior) Tull (R)
Otterbein Town Clerk-Treasurer: Deandra Pritchett (R)
Otterbein Town Council Member: Jackey Apache (R), Craig R. Martin (R)
Perry Township Board, Tippecanoe County: Greg Brown (R), Joseph L. Daubenmier (R), Dan Huff (R)
Perry Township Trustee, Tippecanoe County: Frank Cederquist (R)
Randolph Township Board, Tippecanoe County: Fred Inskeep (R), Natalie Kanaby (R), William B. Kitterman (R)
Randolph Township Trustee, Tippecanoe County: Jeanne Benjamin (R)
Sheffield Township Board, Tippecanoe County: Jerry D. Arvin (R), Jane A. Coleman (R), Terry L. Thayer (R)
Sheffield Township Trustee, Tippecanoe County: Pamela J. Crum (R)
Shelby Township Trustee, Tippecanoe County: Treeva Sarles (R)
Tippecanoe Township Trustee, Tippecanoe County: Bill Jones (R)
Union Township Board, Tippecanoe County: Mary Grace Gish (R), Steven C. Plantenga (R), Paul A. Sietsma (R)
Union Township Trustee, Tippecanoe County: Jo Ritchie (R)
Washington Township Board, Tippecanoe County: Tom Davidson (R), Nate Hofmann (R), Kevin Riggenbach (R)
Washington Township Trustee, Tippecanoe County: Karen Cadle (R)
Wayne Township Trustee, Tippecanoe County: Norman Hayman (R)

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