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2026 Primary

Next Election

Primary - May 5th, 2026

Last day to register to vote: April 6th, 2026

Election Board Headquarters

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

765-614-3220

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Primary Election May 2026 - Election Results

Election results will be posted LIVE on election night, starting at 6:00pm, local time. The link below will become active at that time. After clicking the link, refresh the page to see updated information.

How do I register to vote?

The deadline to register to vote for the 2026 Primary Election is April 6th, 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 April 6th, 2026 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?

Who Are the Candidates?

  • Federal, State, Judicial Offices

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

    Republican BallotOfficeDemocrat Ballot
     [Office]
  • Local County, Small Town, and School Board
    Republican BallotOfficeDemocrat Ballot
    Jordan Buckley
    Harold Vincent
    County Sheriff 
    Nicole (Niki) CothernCounty Clerk 
    Torie KelleyCounty Recorder 
    Melinda (Mindy) R HeadyCounty Assessor 
    Jeffrey LipinskiCounty Commissioner, District 1 
    Robert Carrico
    John Roberts
    County Council, District 1 
    Frank FaulknerCounty Council, District 2 
     County Council, District 3 
     County Council, District 4 
    Tanner HeadyCenter Township Assessor 
    Tom E Cleaver
    Debra Rahe
    Center Township Board 
     Center Township Trustee 
     Ervin Township Board 
     Ervin Township Trustee 
     Harrison Township Board 
    Christopher O'NeillHarrison Township Trustee 
     Honey Creek Township Board 
     Honey Creek Township Trustee 
     Howard Township Board 
     Howard Township Trustee 
     Jackson Township Board 
     Jackson Township Trustee 
     Liberty Township Board 
     Liberty Township Trustee 
     Monroe Township Board 
     Monroe Township Trustee 
     Taylor Township Board 
    Jensen PickettTaylor Township Trustee 
     Union Township Board 
     Union Township Trustee 
     Russiaville Town Council 
     Russiaville Clerk/Treasurer 
     Greentown Town Council, At-Large 
     Greentown Clerk/Treasurer 
    Jordan Buckley
    Ray Collins
    Stephanie Collins
    Jeff Kuhn
    Jensen Pickett
    Harold Vincent
    Convention Delegates, At-Large 
     Convention Delegates, District 1 
     Convention Delegates, District 2 
    Hunter FolandConvention Delegates, District 3 
    Non Partisan Offices
    OfficeCandidate
    [Office]

Interested in Becoming a Poll Worker?

Requirements to Participate:

  1. You must be a registered voter and a resident of the county in which you wish to work.
  2. 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.
  3. 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.
  4. 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:
Republican Party:

Candidate Form Filings

Christopher-ONeill_CFA1-and-CAN2-and-CAN12-forms-1_7_26.pdf

Debra-Rahe_CFA1-and-CAN2-and-CAN12-forms-1_7_26.pdf

Frank-Faulkner_CAN2-and-CAN12-forms-1_7_26.pdf

Jeffrey-Lipinski_CFA1-and-CAN2-and-CAN12-forms-1_7_26.pdf

Jensen-Pickett_CFA1-and-CAN2-and-CAN12-forms-1_7_26.pdf

John-Roberts-CFA1-and-CAN2-and-CAN12-forms-1_7_26.pdf

Jordan-Buckley_CAN2-and-CAN12-forms-1_7_26.pdf

Jordan-Buckley__CFA1-form.pdf

Linda-Koontz_CFA1-and-CAN2-and-CAN12-forms-1_7_26.pdf

Melinda-R-Heady_CAN2-and-CAN12-forms-1_7_26.pdf

Nicole-Cothern_CAN2-and-CAN12-forms-1_7_26.pdf

Nicole-Cothern_CFA-1-form-for-Clerk.pdf

Robert-Carrico_CAN2-and-CAN12-forms-1_7_26.pdf

Tanner-Heady_Can2-and-CAN12-forms-1_7_26.pdf

Tom-Cleaver_CFA1-and-CAN2-and-CAN12-1_7_26.pdf

Torie-Kelley_CAN2-and-CAN12-forms-1_7_26.pdf

What if I have questions?

Email questions to clerk@howardcountyin.gov