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. If a candidate has a website or social media page, it will be linked by clicking their name.
Not sure what district(s) or precinct you live in? Click here to view your voter registration and a sample ballot.
NOTE: We have listed all Republican candidates who filed before the February 6 deadline; however, this may not be the final list, as some filings may be challenged and/or candidates may withdraw their candidacy.
Last Updated: February 11, 2026
Primary Election - May 5, 2026
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United States Representative for Indiana’s Third District
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Indiana State Senator - District 19
Blake Fiechter
Indiana State Representative - District 50
Indiana State Representative - District 79
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Wells County Clerk of the Circuit Court
Rhonda Gentis
Wells County Auditor
Beth Davis
Wells County Assessor
Laura Roberts
Wells County Prosecuting Attorney (28th Judicial Circuit)
Colin Z. Andrews
Wells County Sheriff
Wells County Superior Court Judge
Andrew K. Antrim
Larry E. Mock
Wells County Commissioner - District 1
Wells County Council - District 1
Brian James Lambert
Wells County Council - District 2
Steven R. Huggins
Wells County Council - District 3
Todd J. Mahnensmith
Wells County Council - District 4
Chester Township Trustee
Steve Studebaker
Chester Township Board (Vote for up to 3)
No candidate(s) filed.
Harrison Township Trustee
Jim Bowman
Harrison Township Board (Vote for up to 3)
Diane R. Markley
Dayle Mentzer
Jacinda M. Noe
Susan Popplewell
Jackson Township Trustee
Bruce A. Herr
Jackson Township Board (Vote for up to 3)
Bruce E. Leas
Benjamin Morton
Chad Roush
Jefferson Township Trustee
AJ Springer
Jefferson Township Board (Vote for up to 3)
Scott J. Burke
Debra J. Cushman
Benjamin Jones
Mark Joseph Vachon
Lancaster Township Trustee
Lancaster Township Board (Vote for up to 3)
Richard R. (Rick) Smith
James (Greg) Steele
James A. Wolf
Liberty Township Trustee
Chase Gentis
Liberty Township Board (Vote for up to 3)
E. Richard Borror
Bruce Taylor
Nottingham Township Trustee
No candidate filed
Nottingham Township Board (Vote for up to 3)
Robin J. Gentis
Edward R. Herman
Mike Pursifull
Rockcreek Township Trustee
Douglas Dohrman
Rockcreek Township Board (Vote for up to 3)
Lindsay Jo Burnau
John Legge
Kerry Roberts
Union Township Trustee
Brian D. Imel
Union Township Board (Vote for up to 3)
Robert L. Caley
Wesley (Butch) Crickard
Jason B. Schindler
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Markle Town Council
Blake A. Caley
Ossian Town Council At-Large (Vote for up to 2)
Caleb D. Chichester
Zanesville Town Clerk-Treasurer
Tara G. Bowersock
Sydnee Dunkley
Zanesville Town Council At-Large (Vote for up to 3)
Issac Zent
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Republican State Convention Delegates - At-Large (Vote for up to 12)
Heather R. Barkley
Joshua W. Barkley
Tamra Boucher
Beth Davis
Matt Doss
Sandra Garcia
Rhonda Gentis
Becky Holdman
Josh Hunt
Scott A. Mentzer
Jacinda M. Noe
Zachary Rodgers
AJ Springer
Joan L. Whicker
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
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United States Representative for Indiana’s Third District
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Indiana Secretary of State
Indiana State Comptroller
Indiana Treasurer of State
Indiana State Senator - District 19
Indiana State Representative - District 50
Indiana State Representative - District 79
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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)
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Markle Town Council
Ossian Town Council At-Large (Vote for up to 2)
Zanesville Clerk-Treasurer
Zanesville Town Council At-Large (Vote for up to 3)
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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