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?
- Early Voting
Location Address Hours [Location] [Addr] [Dates and Times] - Election Day Voting
Location Address Hours [Location] [Addr] [Dates and Times]
Who Are the Candidates?
- Federal, State, Judicial Offices
Offices MUST be certified by the state before candidates will be listed
Republican Ballot Office Democrat Ballot [Office] - Local County, Small Town, and School Board
Republican Ballot Office Democrat Ballot Jordan Buckley
Harold VincentCounty Sheriff Nicole (Niki) Cothern County Clerk Torie Kelley County Recorder Melinda (Mindy) R Heady County Assessor Jeffrey Lipinski County Commissioner, District 1 Robert Carrico
John RobertsCounty Council, District 1 Frank Faulkner County Council, District 2 County Council, District 3 County Council, District 4 Tanner Heady Center Township Assessor Tom E Cleaver
Debra RaheCenter Township Board Center Township Trustee Ervin Township Board Ervin Township Trustee Harrison Township Board Christopher O'Neill Harrison 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 Pickett Taylor 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 VincentConvention Delegates, At-Large Convention Delegates, District 1 Convention Delegates, District 2 Hunter Foland Convention Delegates, District 3 Non Partisan Offices
Office Candidate [Office]
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:
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
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
What if I have questions?
Email questions to clerk@howardcountyin.gov
