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What's on the ballot in Franklin Township, Putnam 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.
Franklin Township races (2)
Franklin Township Trustee, Putnam County
- N/RHolly Cook(D)
- N/RJess L Norton(R)
Franklin Township Board Member, Putnam County
- N/RJoseph Buser(D)
- N/RJeff A Coffman(R)
- N/RStephen H Norton(R)
Statewide races (every Indiana ballot)
Secretary of State
- DBeau Bayh(D)
- AMax Engling(R)
- N/RLauri A. Shillings(Lib)
- DGreg Ballard(Lincoln Party)
Putnam County races (7)
Judge of the Putnam Superior Court
- N/RJim Ensley(R)
Prosecuting Attorney of Putnam County, 64th Judicial Circuit
- N/RAustin Tyler Bradley Malayer(R)
Putnam County Circuit Court Clerk
- N/RTracy Bridges(R)
Putnam County Recorder
- N/RHeather L Gilbert(R)
Putnam County Sheriff
- N/RJerrod E Baugh(R)
Putnam County Surveyor
- N/RGregory Williams(R)
Putnam County Assessor
- N/RDon Badolato(R)
May be on your ballot (5)
These seats are elected by district. Check your official sample ballot at IndianaVoters.in.gov.
Putnam County Commissioner, District 2
- N/RDenver Sizemore(D)
- N/RRick Woodall(R)
Putnam County Council, District 1
- N/RChuck Spears(D)
- N/RWayne Huffman(R)
Putnam County Council, District 2
- N/RDavid Crout(D)
- N/RJay Alcorn(R)
Putnam County Council, District 3
- N/RNicholas Christopher Heck(D)
- N/RDanny Wallace(R)
Putnam County Council, District 4
- N/RCraig Allison(D)
- N/RAndy Fidler(R)
School boards in Putnam County
Public questions (5)
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?
Retention of Judge of the Indiana Tax Court
Official ballot language
Shall Judge Justin L. McAdam be retained in office?
Voting in Franklin 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 Putnam County
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