Indiana Primary Election set for May 5 — Dubois County voters to consider full slate of candidates

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Indiana voters will head to the polls on May 5 for the 2026 Indiana Primary Election. Dubois County will feature contested races at the federal, state, county, township, and municipal levels, with both Republican and Democratic candidates seeking nominations.

Federal Office

United States Representative, Eighth District

Republican Candidate:

  • Mark Messmer

Democratic Candidates:

  • Mary Allen
  • Mario Foradori
  • Christopher Rector
  • Tabitha Zeigler

State Offices

State Senator, District 48

  • Bradley Hochgesang (D)
  • Daryl Schmitt (R)

State Representative, District 63

  • Amy Kippenbrock (R)
  • Richard Moss (R)
  • Tiffanie Arthur (D)
  • Anthony W (Tony) Bolen (D)
  • Adam Mann (D)

State Representative, District 74

  • Stephen R. Bartels (R)

Judicial Office

Judge, Dubois Circuit Court, 57th Judicial Circuit

  • Nathan Verkamp (D)
  • Brian D. Lucchi (R)

Prosecuting Attorney, 57th Judicial Circuit

  • Beth E. Schroeder (R)

Dubois County Circuit Court Clerk

  • Stephanie (Stallwood) Fair (R)

County Offices

Dubois County Auditor

  • Emily C. Meyer (R)

Dubois County Recorder

  • Sheila Asbell (R)
  • Tammy Guth (R)

Dubois County Sheriff

  • Tim D. Lampert (R)
  • Brian LaRoche (R)
  • Jesus Monarrez (R)

Dubois County Assessor

  • Angela (Angie) Giesler (R)

Dubois County Commissioner, District 2

  • Doug M. Uebelhor (R)
  • Dean M. Vonderheide (R)

Dubois County Council

  • District 1: Dylan Schmitt (R), Ed Cole (D)
  • District 2: Michael J. Stallman (R), Daniel A. Kreilein (D)
  • District 3: Meredith Voegerl (R)
  • District 4: Alex Hohl (R)

Township Trustee Races

Republican Candidates:

  • Mark Kieffner
  • Larry Gene Hall
  • Travis Blake Vonderheide
  • Marvin Gene Eisenhut
  • Allie Gress
  • Eric D. Jochim

Democratic Candidates:

  • Ken Buck
  • Jim Meyer
  • Nancy M. Hall
  • Allen Thewes
  • Sylvester L. Voegerl
  • Clarence Reckelhoff

Municipal Office

Birdseye Town Clerk-Treasurer

  • Bret Eckert (R)

Birdseye Town Council Member

  • Kelly M. Zehr (R)
  • Jerry Allstott (D)

Dubois County Clerk Amy Kippenbrock encourages all registered voters to participate in the May 5 primary election. Voters may cast ballots during early voting or on Election Day at their designated polling location.

“This election represents an important opportunity for voters to choose strong leadership at every level of government,” Kippenbrock stated. “We encourage everyone to make their voice heard.”

For additional information regarding polling locations, voter registration, or early voting hours, residents should visit www.indianavoters.com. 

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