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What's on the ballot in Washington Township, Blackford County
Indiana General Election · Tuesday, November 3, 2026 · Polls open 6 a.m.–6 p.m. local time. From the Indiana Election Division's official candidate list (as of October 22, 2026). Enter your address to see your exact ballot with candidates graded.
Washington Township races (1)
Washington Township Trustee, Blackford County
- N/RCourtney Lechien(R)
Statewide races (every Indiana ballot)
Secretary of State
- DBeau Bayh(D)
- AMax Engling(R)
- N/RLauri A. Shillings(Lib)
- DGreg Ballard(Lincoln Party)
Blackford County races (6)
Prosecuting Attorney of Blackford County, 71st Judicial Circuit
- N/RAaron M. Henderson(R)
Blackford County Auditor
- N/RLisa Flint Simmons(R)
Blackford County Sheriff
- N/RJim Heflin(R)
Blackford County Coroner
- N/RAdam Solga(R)
Blackford County Surveyor
- N/RChris Green(R)
Blackford County Assessor
- N/RSheila Hyer(R)
May be on your ballot (5)
These seats are elected by district. Check your official sample ballot at IndianaVoters.in.gov.
Blackford County Commissioner, District 2
- N/RShane Smith(R)
- N/RDennis Layman(Independent)
Blackford County Council, District 1
- N/RAshlee Beeman(D)
- N/RJeff Whetzel(R)
Blackford County Council, District 2
- N/RHeather Scaggs(R)
Blackford County Council, District 3
- N/RJohn Velasquez(D)
- N/RDeb Grider(R)
Blackford County Council, District 4
- N/RKyle Lechien(R)
School boards in Blackford County
Public questions (6)
Public Question #1
Official ballot language
Currently, under the Constitution of the State of Indiana, a person charged with murder or treason is not entitled to be released on bail if the proof is evident or the presumption strong. Shall the Constitution of the State of Indiana be amended to provide that a person charged with an offense other than murder or treason is not entitled to bail if: (1) the proof is evident or the presumption strong; and (2) the state proves by clear and convincing evidence that no release conditions will reasonably protect the safety of any other person or the community. (This question concerns Article 1, Section 17 of the Constitution of the State of Indiana.)
Public Question #2
Official ballot language
Shall the Constitution of the State of Indiana be amended to permit the judge of a city or town court to reside in: (1) the county in which the court is located; or (2) the bordering county closest to the city or town in which the court is located? (This question concerns Article 6, Section 6 of the Constitution of the State of Indiana.)
Court of Appeals Judicial Retention - Fourth District
Official ballot language
Shall Judge Mary A. DeBoer be retained in office?
Court of Appeals Judicial Retention - Fifth District
Official ballot language
Shall Judge Paul A. Felix be retained in office?
Court of Appeals Judicial Retention - Second District
Official ballot language
Shall Judge Dana J. Kenworthy be retained in office?
Retention of Judge of the Indiana Tax Court
Official ballot language
Shall Judge Justin L. McAdam be retained in office?
Voting in Washington Township
- Election DayTuesday, November 3, 2026 · polls open 6 a.m.–6 p.m. local time. If you're in line by 6 p.m., you can vote.
- Where to voteLook up your polling place and vote center at IndianaVoters.in.gov.
- Early votingIn person through noon Monday, November 2 at your county clerk's office or satellite sites.
- Absentee ballotsMailed ballots must reach your county election office by 6 p.m. on Election Day.
- Photo IDIndiana requires a government-issued photo ID. Full checklist →