Republican Candidates

Wells County is fortunate to have many dedicated Republican candidates stepping forward to serve our community. Candidates for upcoming elections are listed below.

Please note that being listed on this page—particularly during primary elections—does not imply an endorsement by the Wells County Republican Party.

2026 Elections

The primary election will be held on May 5, 2026. Candidate names will be added after the filing period has ended.

Not sure what district(s) or precinct you live in? Click here to view your voter registration and a sample ballot.

Primary Election - May 5, 2026

    • United States Representative for Indiana’s Third District

    • Indiana State Senator - District 19

    • Indiana State Representative - District 50

    • Indiana State Representative - District 79

    • Wells County Clerk

    • Wells County Auditor

    • Wells County Assessor

    • Wells County Prosecuting Attorney

    • Wells County Sheriff

    • Wells County Superior Court Judge

    • Wells County Commissioner - District 1

    • Wells County Council - District 1

    • Wells County Council - District 2

    • Wells County Council - District 3

    • Wells County Council - District 4

    • Chester Township Trustee

    • Chester Township Board (Vote for up to 3)

    • Harrison Township Trustee

    • Harrison Township Board (Vote for up to 3)

    • Jackson Township Trustee

    • Jackson Township Board (Vote for up to 3)

    • Jefferson Township Trustee

    • Jefferson Township Board (Vote for up to 3)

    • Lancaster Township Trustee

    • Lancaster Township Board (Vote for up to 3)

    • Liberty Township Trustee

    • Liberty Township Board (Vote for up to 3)

    • Nottingham Township Trustee

    • Nottingham Township Board (Vote for up to 3)

    • Rockcreek Township Trustee

    • Rockcreek Township Board (Vote for up to 3)

    • Union Township Trustee

    • Union Township Board (Vote for up to 3)

    • Ossian Town Council At-Large (Vote for up to 2)

    • Zanesville Clerk-Treasurer

    • Zanesville Town Council At-Large (Vote for up to 3)

    • Republican State Convention Delegates - At-Large (Vote for up to 12)

Republican Convention - June 20, 2026

These positions will be voted on by delegates at the 2026 Indiana State Republican Convention.

  • State Comptroller

  • Secretary of State

  • Treasurer of State

General Election - November 3, 2026

    • United States Representative for Indiana’s Third District

    • Indiana State Senator - District 19

    • Indiana State Representative - District 50

    • Indiana State Representative - District 79

    • Wells County Clerk

    • Wells County Auditor

    • Wells County Assessor

    • Wells County Prosecuting Attorney

    • Wells County Sheriff

    • Wells County Superior Court Judge

    • Wells County Commissioner - District 1

    • Wells County Council - District 1

    • Wells County Council - District 2

    • Wells County Council - District 3

    • Wells County Council - District 4

    • Chester Township Trustee

    • Chester Township Board (Vote for up to 3)

    • Harrison Township Trustee

    • Harrison Township Board (Vote for up to 3)

    • Jackson Township Trustee

    • Jackson Township Board (Vote for up to 3)

    • Jefferson Township Trustee

    • Jefferson Township Board (Vote for up to 3)

    • Lancaster Township Trustee

    • Lancaster Township Board (Vote for up to 3)

    • Liberty Township Trustee

    • Liberty Township Board (Vote for up to 3)

    • Nottingham Township Trustee

    • Nottingham Township Board (Vote for up to 3)

    • Rockcreek Township Trustee

    • Rockcreek Township Board (Vote for up to 3)

    • Union Township Trustee

    • Union Township Board (Vote for up to 3)

    • Ossian Town Council At-Large (Vote for up to 2)

    • Zanesville Clerk-Treasurer

    • Zanesville Town Council At-Large (Vote for up to 3)

    • Bluffton-Harrison MSD Board of Trustees - At-Large

    • Bluffton-Harrison MSD Board of Trustees - District 2

    • Northern Wells Community Schools Board of Trustees - At-Large

    • Northern Wells Community Schools Board of Trustees - Rockcreek Township

    • Northern Wells Community Schools Board of Trustees - Union Township

    • Southern Wells Community Schools Board of Trustees - Chester Township

    • Southern Wells Community Schools Board of Trustees - Liberty Township