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What's on the ballot in Bristol, Elkhart County

Indiana General Election · Tuesday, November 3, 2026. Town residents also vote in their township's races. From the Indiana Election Division (as of October 22, 2026).

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Bristol races (1)

Bristol Town Council At-Large

Town · Vote for up to 2.

N/RMikel Ropp(D)
N/RRon Norman(R)
N/RAnthony Stech(R)
N/RErnest (Ernie) L Davis(Independent)

Statewide races (every Indiana ballot)

Secretary of State

Statewide

DBeau Bayh(D)
AMax Engling(R)
N/RLauri A. Shillings(Lib)
DGreg Ballard(Lincoln Party)

State Comptroller (Auditor of State)

Statewide

Treasurer of State

Statewide

DCoumba Kebe(D)
ADaniel Elliott(R)

Also on your ballot: your U.S. House, State Senate and State House districts (enter your address to see yours), Public Question #1 and Public Question #2, and judge retention questions.

Elkhart County races (10)

Judge of the Elkhart Superior Court, No. 1

Judicial

N/RKristine A. Osterday(R)

Judge of the Elkhart Superior Court, No. 3

Judicial

N/RTeresa L. Cataldo(R)

Judge of the Elkhart Superior Court, No. 4

Judicial

N/RElizabeth A. Bellin(R)

Judge of the Elkhart Superior Court, No. 5

Judicial

N/RChristopher J. (Chris) Spataro(R)

Prosecuting Attorney of Elkhart County, 34th Judicial Circuit

Judicial

N/RVicki Elaine Becker(R)

Elkhart County Clerk

County

N/RMegan A Graham(D)
N/RPatty Pickens(R)

Elkhart County Auditor

County

N/RTiara Jackson(R)

Elkhart County Recorder

County

N/RKaala Baker(R)

Elkhart County Sheriff

County

N/RMichael D Culp(R)

Elkhart County Assessor

County

N/RTylan Miller(R)

May be on your ballot (5)

These seats are elected by district. Check your official sample ballot at IndianaVoters.in.gov.

Elkhart County Commissioner District 1

County · May be on your ballot: only voters in this district vote on this seat. Check your official sample ballot at IndianaVoters.in.gov.

N/RRalph Spelbring(D)
N/RBob Barnes(R)
N/RAmy Green(Independent)

Elkhart County Council, District 1

County · May be on your ballot: only voters in this district vote on this seat. Check your official sample ballot at IndianaVoters.in.gov.

N/RDouglas S Graham(R)

Elkhart County Council, District 2

County · May be on your ballot: only voters in this district vote on this seat. Check your official sample ballot at IndianaVoters.in.gov.

N/RJohn Brewer(D)
N/RBrian Dickerson(R)

Elkhart County Council, District 3

County · May be on your ballot: only voters in this district vote on this seat. Check your official sample ballot at IndianaVoters.in.gov.

N/RKevin M Peters(D)
N/RDarryl Jay Riegsecker(R)

Elkhart County Council, District 4

County · May be on your ballot: only voters in this district vote on this seat. Check your official sample ballot at IndianaVoters.in.gov.

N/RBrian Clayton(R)

School boards in Elkhart County

Elkhart · Elkhart Baugo · Elkhart Concord · Elkhart Fairfield · Elkhart Goshen · Elkhart Middlebury · Goshen Community School District 3 · Wa-Nee

Public questions (6)

Public Question #1

Ratification Of State Constitutional Amendment

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

Ratification Of State Constitutional Amendment

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.)

Wa-Nee Community School Corporation School Safety Referendum

Local Public Question

Official ballot language

Shall the Wa-Nee Community School Corporation increase property taxes paid to the school corporation for no more than eight (8) years for the purpose of funding improvements for the safety, security, and well-being of Wa-Nee students by imposing a property tax rate that does not exceed $0.10 and results in a maximum annual amount that does not exceed $1,750,000. If this school safety referendum public question is approved by the voters, for a median residence of $250,000, the property's annual property tax bill would increase by $114 per year.

Court of Appeals Judicial Retention - Fourth District

Court Of Appeals Judge Retention

Official ballot language

Shall Judge Mary A. DeBoer be retained in office?

Court of Appeals Judicial Retention - Fifth District

Court Of Appeals Judge Retention

Official ballot language

Shall Judge Paul A. Felix be retained in office?

Retention of Judge of the Indiana Tax Court

Tax Court Judge Retention

Official ballot language

Shall Judge Justin L. McAdam be retained in office?

Local public questions appear only for voters in that district.

Voting in Bristol

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 →

Townships in Elkhart County

Baugo Township · Benton Township · Cleveland Township · Clinton Township · Concord Township · Elkhart Township · Elkhkart Township · Harrison Township · Jackson Township · Jefferson Township · Locke Township · Middlebury Township · Olive Township · Osolo Township · Union Township · Washington Township · York Township

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