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What's on the ballot in Dewey Township, Laporte 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.
Dewey Township races (2)
Dewey Township Trustee, Laporte County
- N/RDick "Uncle Nippy" Bucher(R)
Dewey Township Board Member, Laporte County
- N/R(Mail Man) Paul Malecki(R)
- N/RDale Meiss(R)
- N/RAmber Rust(R)
Statewide races (every Indiana ballot)
Secretary of State
- DBeau Bayh(D)
- AMax Engling(R)
- N/RLauri A. Shillings(Lib)
- DGreg Ballard(Lincoln Party)
Laporte County races (7)
Judge of the Laporte Superior Court, No. 1
- N/RMichael S. Bergerson(D)
- N/RJaime Oss(R)
Judge of the Laporte Superior Court, No. 2
- N/RRichard R. Stalbrink(D)
Judge of the Laporte Superior Court, No. 3
- N/RJames M. (Jim) Macalka(D)
- N/RKurt R. Earnst(R)
Judge of the Laporte Superior Court, No. 4
- N/RJohn A. Link(R)
Prosecuting Attorney of Laporte County, 32nd Judicial Circuit
- N/RJohn Lake(D)
- N/RChuck Watterson, IV(R)
Laporte County Sheriff
- N/RRon Heeg(R)
Laporte County Assessor
- N/RMike Schultz(D)
- N/RBarbara Huston(R)
May be on your ballot (5)
These seats are elected by district. Check your official sample ballot at IndianaVoters.in.gov.
Laporte County Commissioner, District 1
- N/RAngela Henzman(D)
- N/RJody Slabaugh(R)
Laporte County Council, District 1
- N/ROlga Pothorski(D)
- N/RJulian (John) Watson(R)
Laporte County Council, District 2
- N/RJennifer "Jenny" Heath(D)
- N/RJohn Pavolka(R)
Laporte County Council, District 3
- N/RMark S. Yagelski(D)
- N/RJames Baker(R)
Laporte County Council, District 4
- N/RTyler R. Brownlee(D)
- N/RTimothy J. Stabosz(R)
School boards in Laporte County
John Glenn · Laporte Community · Laporte Msd Of New Durham Township · Laporte South Central · Michigan City Area · New Prairie United School Corporation · Tri-Township Consolidated School · Use This One
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.)
Michigan City Area Schools — public question
Official ballot language
SHALL THE MICHIGAN CITY AREA SCHOOLS INCREASE PROPERTY TAXES PAID TO THE SCHOOL CORPORATION FOR NO MORE THAN EIGHT (8) YEARS TO SUPPORT THE MAXIMIZE COMMUNITY AND STUDENTS (MCAS) INITIATIVE WHICH WILL SUSTAIN EDUCATIONAL AND OPERATIONAL FUNDING STABILITY IN RESPONSE TO REDUCTIONS IN PROPERTY TAX REVENUE BY RECRUITING AND RETAINING TEACHERS AND STAFF, SUPPORTING ESSENTIAL STUDENT HEALTH AND SAFETY INITIATIVES, AND MAINTAINING CLASS SIZES, ACADEMIC PROGRAMS, AND OPPORTUNITIES TO MEET EDUCATIONAL NEEDS. THIS WILL BE ACHIEVED BY IMPOSING A PROPERTY TAX RATE THAT DOES NOT EXCEED $0.2998 AND RESULTS IN A MAXIMUM ANNUAL AMOUNT THAT DOES NOT EXCEED $0.2998 AND RESULTS IN A MAXIMUM ANNUAL AMOUNT THAT DOES NOT EXCEED $10,000,000. IF THIS OPERATING REFERENDUM PUBLIC QUESTIONS IS APPROVED BY THE VOTERS, THE PROPERTY'S ANNUAL PROPERTY TAX BILL FOR A MEDIAN RESIDENCE OF $200,000 WOULD INCREASE BY $260 PER YEAR.
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?
Retention of Judge of the Indiana Tax Court
Official ballot language
Shall Judge Justin L. McAdam be retained in office?
Local public questions appear only for voters in that district.
Voting in Dewey 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 →
Other communities in Laporte County
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