Fayette County 2026 Primary Election Candidate Filings

Date: January 30, 2026

Primary Election Day: Tuesday, May 5, 2026

Voter Registration Deadline: Monday, April 6, 2026

The following candidates have officially filed for the 2026 Primary Election in Fayette County as of January 30. The final deadline to file for candidacy is Friday, February 6, at 12:00 PM.

How to Register or Check Your Status

Residents can verify their current registration status or register to vote using the following methods:

• Online: Visit http://www.IndianaVoters.com. ^{You will need a valid Indiana Driver’s License or Indiana State ID card to register or update your information online.}
• In-Person: Visit the Fayette County Clerk’s Office or any Indiana Bureau of Motor Vehicles (BMV) branch.
• By Mail: Print a voter registration form from the Indiana Secretary of State website and mail it to the Fayette County Voter Registration office. Forms must be postmarked by April 6, 2026.

Federal and State Offices

US Representative, 6th District

• Jefferson Shreve (Republican)
• William Kory Amyx (Democrat)
• David Lawrence Boyd (Democrat)
• Cynthia “Cinde” Wirth (Democrat)

State Representative, District 055

• Lindsay Patterson (Republican)
• Victoria C. Martz (Democrat)

County Judicial and Law Enforcement

Judge, Superior Court

• Paul L. Freed (Republican)

Prosecuting Attorney

• Colin Thayer Judd (Republican)

County Sheriff

• Zacharia S. Jones (Republican)

County Administration

Clerk of the Circuit Court

• Dawn M. Hughes (Republican)

County Auditor

• Deborah “Debbie” Coleman (Republican)

County Recorder

• Lisa Mays Witt (Republican)

County Assessor

• Jeff Coleman (Republican)

County Surveyor

• William Macke (Democrat)

County Commissioners and Council

Commissioner, District 1

• Kay Riker Peyton (Republican)
• Dale L. Strong (Democrat)

Council, District 1

• Connie Durham (Republican)

Council, District 2

• Jabin Jay Collins (Republican)
• Robert Stewart (Republican)

Council, District 3

• Jerry Robert May (Republican)

Council, District 4

• Gary R. Keener, Jr. (Republican)
• Jim Wulff (Republican)

Township and Town Government

Township Trustees

• Harrison: David J. Counceller (Republican)
• Jackson: Brandy M. Steinard (Republican)
• Jennings: Karen M. Bales (Democrat)

Township Board Members

• Connersville: Timothy P. Sparks (Republican)
• Harrison: Karen Whitecotton (Republican), Sarah R. Grubbs (Democrat), Ruby Siler (Democrat)
• Jennings: Carolyn Bunzendahl (Republican)
• Jackson: Donna Ruf (Democrat), Gary Ruf (Democrat)
• Waterloo: Tom Scholl (Democrat)

Town Council Members

• Glenwood: David Miller (Republican), Dennis Richardson (Democrat)

Notice: This list is preliminary. All voter registration applications must be submitted by April 6, 2026, to be eligible to vote in the May Primary.