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What's on the ballot in Van Buren Township, Shelby 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.

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Van Buren Township races (2)

Van Buren Township Trustee, Shelby County

Township

N/RChristopher Martin(R)

Van Buren Township Board Member, Shelby County

Township · Vote for up to 3.

N/RRegina Batton(R)
N/RLinda J. Conner(R)
N/RMark R Nigh(R)

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.

Shelby County races (11)

Judge of the Shelby Superior Court, No. 1

Judicial

N/RR. Kent Apsley(R)

Judge of the Shelby Superior Court, No. 2

Judicial

N/RDavid N. Riggins(R)

Prosecuting Attorney of Shelby County, 16th Judicial District

Judicial

N/RJames Bradley Landwerlen(R)

Shelby County Circuit Court Clerk

County

N/RTara Laird Griffith(R)

Shelby County Auditor

County

N/RMary E Linville(R)

Shelby County Recorder

County

N/RJessica J. Pile(R)

Shelby County Treasurer

County

N/RJanet E Stucker(R)

Shelby County Sheriff

County

N/RChris Holder(R)

Shelby County Coroner

County

N/RSarah E Glackman Kuhn(R)

Shelby County Surveyor

County

N/RJeffery P. Powell(R)

Shelby County Assessor

County

N/RDenica K. Hill(R)

May be on your ballot (5)

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

Shelby County Commissioner, District North

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/RJason R. Abel(R)

Shelby 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/RLouie Koch(R)

Shelby 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/RKyle D Barlow(R)

Shelby 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/RSean David Scott (Sean David)(D)
N/RJames P Ramsey(R)

Shelby 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/RNick O'Connor(R)

School boards in Shelby County

Decatur County · Shelby Eastern · Shelby Northwestern · Shelby Southwestern · Shelbyville Central

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.)

Shelbyville Central Schools Proposed Revenue Spending Plan — public question

Local Public Question

Official ballot language

Shall Shelbyville Central Schools increase property taxes paid to the school corporation for no more than 8 years for the purpose of funding and maintaining current educational and operational programs in response to reductions in property tax revenue, including student transportation, maintaining class sizes, school safety, and recruiting and retaining staff, by imposing a property tax rate that does not exceed $0.22 and results in a maximum annual amount that does not exceed $3,606,064. If this operating referendum public question is approved by the voters, for a median residence of $200,000, this property's annual property tax bill would increase by $191 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 Van Buren 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 Shelby County

Addison Township · Brandywine Township · Hanover Township · Hendricks Township · Jackson Township · Liberty Township · Marion Township · Moral Township · Noble Township · Shelby Township · Sugar Creek Township · Union Township · Washington Township · Edinburgh · Fairland · Fairland Clerk-Treasurer · Morristown

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