Republican Party calls caucus to select new Jasper Mayor

The Dubois County Republican Party has scheduled a caucus to fill the upcoming vacancy in the office of Jasper Mayor following the service of Mayor Dean Vonderheide, who has led the city since 2018. 

The caucus will take place on Friday, January 16, 2026, at 6:00 p.m. at Jasper City Hall in the Pfaffenweiler Room.

The caucus is being convened by Dubois County Republican Party Chair Amy L. Kippenbrock in accordance with the Rules of the Indiana Republican Party to fill the mayoral vacancy.

Republicans interested in being considered as a candidate must complete Form CEB-5 and Form CAN-12. Completed forms must be submitted to Party Chair Amy L. Kippenbrock and filed no later than 72 hours prior to the caucus, or by 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday, January 13, 2026. 

Forms may be located online: https://www.in.gov/sos/elections/election-administrators-portal/election-forms/or by contacting Amy Kippenbrock directly at amykippenbrock.dcgop@gmail.com.

The caucus meeting will be closed to the public. Members of the media are invited to attend following the conclusion of the caucus for announcements and statements.

Further information will be released after the caucus concludes.