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What's on the ballot in Smith Township, Whitley 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.
Smith Township races (2)
Smith Township Trustee, Whitley County
- N/RMarcus (Marc) Gatton(R)
- N/RPT Schram(Lib)
Smith Township Board Member, Whitley County
- N/RPhilip A Eyermann(D)
- N/RRobert L Allman(R)
- N/RRobert Lahr(R)
- N/RKathy Shively(R)
Statewide races (every Indiana ballot)
Secretary of State
- DBeau Bayh(D)
- AMax Engling(R)
- N/RLauri A. Shillings(Lib)
- DGreg Ballard(Lincoln Party)
Whitley County races (6)
Prosecuting Attorney of Whitley County, 82nd Judicial Circuit
- N/RDaniel J. (D.J.) Sigler, Jr.(R)
Whitley County Circuit Court Clerk
- N/RJessica Hockemeyer(R)
Whitley County Auditor
- N/RTiffany Deakins(R)
Whitley County Recorder
- N/RApril Whetstone(R)
Whitley County Sheriff
- N/RJason Spencer(R)
Whitley County Assessor
- N/RKimberly K Erdly(R)
May be on your ballot (5)
These seats are elected by district. Check your official sample ballot at IndianaVoters.in.gov.
Whitley County Commissioner, District 2
- N/RTena Woenker(D)
- N/RRob Schuman(R)
Whitley County Council, District 1
- N/RCindy (Auer) Doolittle(R)
Whitley County Council, District 2
- N/RStephanie Pierce(D)
- N/RDamien Stafford(R)
Whitley County Council, District 3
- N/RNick Brewer(R)
Whitley County Council, District 4
- N/RMatt A Gaff(R)
School boards in Whitley County
Smith-Green · Whitko · Whitley County Consolidated
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.)
Smith-Green Community Schools Renewal of Referendum Tax Levy
Official ballot language
Shall Smith-Green Community Schools continue to increase property taxes paid to the School Corporation for no more than eight (8) years for the purpose of funding and sustaining educational and operational funding stability in response to reductions in property tax revenue, maintaining health and safety initiatives, supporting and retaining teachers and staff, maintaining class sizes and transportation services, and funding academic and support programs to meet the educational needs of all students, while changing the current maximum operating referendum tax rate of $0.6280, by imposing a property tax rate that does not exceed $0.4988 and results in a maximum annual amount that does not exceed $2,176,300? If this operating referendum public question is NOT approved by the voters, for a median residence of $200,000, the property's annual property tax bill would decrease by $431 per year. If this operating referendum public question is approved by the voters, it would be a renewal of the most recent operating referendum public question passed in 2018 with a property tax rate of $0.6280.
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 Smith 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 →
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