Howard County: 2026 General

Next Election

General - November 3rd, 2026

Last day to register to vote: October 5th, 2026

Election Board Headquarters

Jeff Stout Government Center
120 E Mulberry Street, Room 102
Kokomo, IN 46901

765-614-3220

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General Election November 2026 - Election Results

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Election Board Meeting Schedule 2026

Meeting Schedule

Emergency Election Board Meeting 3/27 2:00pm

Public Test of Election Equipment 4/1 2:00pm

How do I register to vote?

The deadline to register to vote for the 2026 General Election is October 5th, 2026. To register, you may:

ONLINE - Register to vote online by visiting www.indianavoters.com. Indiana residents with a valid Indiana driver's license or Indiana state-issued identification card will be able to use this tool to submit a new. Voter registration application or to update an existing voter registration record.

MAIL - To register to vote or update your current registration by mail, you will need to complete and return the Voter Registration Form on or before the registration deadline to:

Howard County Voter Registration
120 E Mulberry St Room 100
Kokomo, IN 46901

IN-PERSON -You can also apply in person at the Voter Registration Office (120 E Mulberry St., Room 100, Kokomo IN 46901), at any BMV license branch if you are conducting a "credential transaction" (such as obtaining a driver's license, permit, or identification card), or at a public assistance office if you are applying for service or assistance.

Where do I vote?

Early Voting

Location	Address	Hours
Greentown Lion's Club	PO Box 275, Greentown, IN 46936
Jeff Stout Government Center	120 E Mulberry St., Room 101, Kokomo, IN 46901
Indiana Wesleyan University	1916 E Markland Ave., Kokomo, IN 46901
Russiaville Lion's Club	555 N Liberty St., Russiaville, IN 46979
UAW Local 685	929 E Hoffer St., Kokomo, IN 46902

Election Day Voting

Location	Address	Hours
Carver Community Center	1030 N Purdum St., Kokomo, IN 46901	November 3rd, 6:00am - 6:00pm
Good Shepherd Church	121 Santa Fe Blvd, Kokomo, IN 46901	November 3rd, 6:00am - 6:00pm
Grace Fellowship	2700 S Park Rd, Kokomo, IN 46902	November 3rd, 6:00am - 6:00pm
Greentown Lion's Club	PO Box 275, Greentown, IN 46936	November 3rd, 6:00am - 6:00pm
Indiana Wesleyan University	1916 E Markland Ave., Kokomo, IN 46901	November 3rd, 6:00am - 6:00pm
Jerry Wooldridge Community Center	3885 E 300 S, Kokomo, IN 46902	November 3rd, 6:00am - 6:00pm
Kokomo South Library	1755 E Center Rd, Kokomo, IN 46902	November 3rd, 6:00am - 6:00pm
Reach Church	1520 N Apperson Way, Kokomo, IN 46901	November 3rd, 6:00am - 6:00pm
Russiaville Lion's Club	555 N Liberty St, Russiaville, IN 46979	November 3rd, 6:00am - 6:00pm
Senior Citizen Center	721 W Superior St, Kokomo, IN 46901	November 3rd, 6:00am - 6:00pm
Shiloh United Methodist Church	5741 W 100 N, Kokomo, IN 46901	November 3rd, 6:00am - 6:00pm
UAW Local 685	929 E Hoffer St, Kokomo, IN 46902	November 3rd, 6:00am - 6:00pm

Who Are the Candidates?

Federal, State, Judicial Offices

Offices MUST be certified by the state before candidates will be listed

Office	Candidate
US Representative, District 4
US Representative, District 5
State Senator, District 21
State Representative, District 30
State Representative, District 38
Judge, Circuit Court	Rebecca Vent (R)
Judge, Superior Court 3	Douglas Tate (R)
Prosecuting Attorney	Mark McCann (R)

Local County, Small Town, and School Board

Office	Candidate
County Sheriff	Jordan Buckley (R)
County Clerk	Nicole (Niki) Cothern (R)
County Recorder	Torie Kelley (R) Wendy Renee Wheeler (D)
County Assessor	Melinda (Mindy) Heady (R)
County Commissioner, District 1	Jeffrey Lipinski (R) Lisa Washington (D)
County Council, District 1	John Roberts (R) Sherry Roe (D)
County Council, District 2	Nicholas Colon (D) Frank Faulkner (R)
County Council, District 3	Timothy J Cuthbert (R) Cathy Stover (D)
County Council, District 4	George Bryan Alexander (R)
Center Township Assessor	Tanner Heady (R)
Center Township Board	Tom E Cleaver (R) Essie Foster (D) Hannah Guillaume (D) Linda Koontz (R) Mercedes Lahr (D) Debra Rahe (R)
Center Township Trustee	Andrew J Durham (D) Mikah Anthony Lawrence (R)
Clay Township Board	Neva Boyce (R) Clee Oliver (R)
Clay Township Trustee	Mark Cothern (R)
Ervin Township Board
Ervin Township Trustee	Andrew Cook (R)
Harrison Township Board	Mark Ancil (R) Kallahan Beatty (D) Steven K Raquet (R) Adam R Shaffer (R)
Harrison Township Trustee	Christopher O'Neill (R)
Honey Creek Township Board	Anita Kanable (R) Teresa D Miller (R) Timothy Zell (R)
Honey Creek Township Trustee	Kirk B Smith (R)
Howard Township Board	Abbie Underwood (R)
Howard Township Trustee	Robert Bailey (R)
Jackson Township Board
Jackson Township Trustee
Liberty Township Board
Liberty Township Trustee
Monroe Township Board	Linda J Johnston (R) Carmen J Martin (R) Michell E Martin (D)
Monroe Township Trustee	Deborah K Ervin-Asberry
Taylor Township Board	Jason Gunning (R) Kenneth Poulard (D) Abbie Smith (D)
Taylor Township Trustee	Deborah M Lewis (D) Jensen Pickett (R)
Union Township Board
Union Township Trustee
Russiaville Town Council
Russiaville Clerk/Treasurer
Greentown Town Council - At-Large	Bryan Bertoline (D) Jerry Scott Flick (R) James R Skinner Jr (R)
Greentown Clerk/Treasurer	Teresa Duke (R)
Eastern School Corporation - Town of Greentown	Brian Day
Eastern School Corporation - At Large	Abbee Summers
Kokomo School Corporation - At Large (3 Seats)	Nicole Fain Mundy Issac White
Northwestern School Corporation - At Large (2 Seats)	Ted Merrell (R) Kenneth Ortman
Taylor School Corporation - District 1	Kory Green
Taylor School Corporation - District 2	Rebecca Marler (I)
Taylor School Corporation - At Large	Kathy Pemberton
Western School Corporation - Harrison	Harry Kenworthy
Western School Corporation - Honey Creek	Joshua Walden (R)
Western School Corporation - Monroe	Scott Gaskins (I)
Western School Corporation - At Large	Joseph (Joey) T. Dyer (R)

Interested in Becoming a Poll Worker?

Requirements to Participate:

You must be a registered voter and a resident of the county in which you wish to work.
You must be at least 18 years old*
*16 & 17 year-old Poll Worker Program: 16 & 17 year olds can work the polls. Please call your county election administrator for more information. You can also visit sos.in.gov for more information about Indiana youth programs.
You cannot serve as a poll worker in a precinct if:
a. You are related to an opposed candidate on the ballot.
b. You are a candidate on the ballot, unless you are an unopposed candidate for precinct committeeman or state convention delegate.
You must be able to read, write, and speak the English language.

Things to Remember

You will need to declare your political party preference in order to work on Election Day. Polling places are staffed by the two major political parties.

If you are interested in working as a poll worker, the following information is the contact information for the two major political parties:
Democratic Party: Rick Emry, (765) 437-5600, rvemry@gmail.com
Republican Party: Joni Delon, (765) 434-2893, jadelon24@gmail.com

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