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INFO FOR Candidates, PACS, and Party Committees

2026 is an active year for Democrats and that means a lot of campaigning and fundraising. Make sure you meet your filing deadlines and other legal obligations!

2026-2027 STATE OF INDIANA CAMPAIGN FINANCE REPORTING SCHEDULEPorter County Candidate Campaign Finance Report Forms2026 Candidate Guide2026 Campaign Finance Manual

2026 General Election Candidates

Federal election candidates

Consists of two statewide senators that are elected for staggered six-year terms and one representative elected for two-year terms.

Frank Mrvan - US Representative District 1

https://mrvanforcongress.com/

State Election candidates

Consists of Governor and Lt. Governor (state chief executive); Secretary of State (oversees elections, charters new businesses, regulates the securities industry, commissions notaries public, registers trademarks, and licenses vehicle dealerships); Treasurer (serves as Indiana's chief investment officer and banker), Comptroller (accountant for all state funds), and Attorney General (chief lawyer).

Rodney Pol, Jr - State Senator District 4

https://rodneyforindiana.com/ 

Ryan Kominakis - State Rep., District 4

https://www.ryankominakis.com/ 

Randy Novak - State Rep., District 9

https://www.electrandynovak.com/

Chuck Moseley - State Rep., District 10

https://www.citizensforchuck.com/

Beau Bayh - Indiana Secretary of State

https://beaubayh.com/

Coumba Kebe - Indiana Treasurer

https://www.kebeforindiana.com/

Jessica Bailey - Indiana Comptroller

https://baileyforindiana.com/ 

County election candidates

Elected county offices consist of a variety of offices, including circuit and superior court trial judges and a clerk (legal branch), a prosecuting attorney (brings legal cases to trial), a recorder (maintains official property & other records), assessor (determines property values), coroner (death investigations), three commissioners (legislative and executive branch), and three county council members (fiscal branch).

HEATHER A. MCCARTHY - JUDGE OF THE SUPERIOR COURT IV

https://www.electmccarthy2026.com/

GARY S. GERMANN - PROSECUTING ATTORNEY

https://www.garygermann.com/

BARB DOMER - CLERK OF THE CIRCUIT COURT

https://barbaradomerportercounty.com/

LESLIE NUSS BAMESBERGER - COUNTY RECORDER

https://www.facebook.com/nussforus/

JULIE WIENCKEN-SMITH -COUNTY CORONER

https://www.facebook.com/p/Julie-Wiencken-Smith-for-Porter-County-Coroner-61586891459538/

SCOTT J KINGAN - COUNTY ASSESSOR

https://scottkingan.com/

KYLE S NELSON - COUNTY COMMISSIONER DISTRICT 2 (CENTER)

https://www.kyle4poco.com/

BRIAN M GULLEY - COUNTY COUNCIL MEMBER DISTRICT 2

https://www.facebook.com/p/Brian-Gulley-for-Porter-County-Council-61587407485284/

JACK TIPOLD - COUNTY COUNCIL MEMBER DISTRICT 3

https://www.jacktipold.com/

JULIA KOCAL - COUNTY COUNCIL MEMBER DISTRICT 4

https://www.juliakocal.com/

Township ELection Candidates (Duneland Area Only)

Townships are the smallest unit of county government. There are 12 Townships in Porter County and each has a Township Trustee and a three-member Township Board. They provide "last resort" financial assistance, maintains township parks and cemeteries, provides fire service, etc. See: https://www.portercountyin.gov/2020/Township-Trustees. Portage Township (not listed here) also has a Township Assessor. This list includes candidates from Westchester, Pine, Liberty, and Jackson Townships.

MARY WILLIS - JACKSON TOWNSHIP TRUSTEE

https://www.facebook.com/MaryWillisForJacksonTwpTrustee/

DIANE BATES - JACKSON TOWNSHIP BOARD

ANTHONY J RAIMONDI - JACKSON TOWNSHIP BOARD

MITCHELL WILLIS - JACKSON TOWNSHIP BOARD

TONI DOWNING - LIBERTY TOWNSHIP BOARD

DEBORAH LYNN HARRISON - LIBERTY TOWNSHIP BOARD

https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61573327471503#

MATTHEW E SMITH - PINE TOWNSHIP TRUSTEE

SUZANNE PHILBRICK - WESTCHESTER TOWNSHIP TRUSTEE

CALVIN CHUBB - WESTCHESTER TOWNSHIP BOARD

PATRICK CHURILLA - WESTCHESTER TOWNSHIP BOARD

Duneland School Corporation Board

The Duneland School Corporation is overseen by a five-member elected board that approves district budgets and other policies, selects and oversees the district superintendent, oversees school libraries, and appoints a member of the Westchester Public Library Board. In 2026, three board member positions will be elected. See: https://www.portercountyin.gov/DocumentCenter/View/56186/School-Board-Candidate-Website-Update-6-22

Local Elected Officials

Erin Collins - District 2 / Town Council President

Erin Collins - District 2 / Town Council President

Erin Collins - District 2 / Town Council President

Chesterton Town Council


Dane Lafata - District 3

Erin Collins - District 2 / Town Council President

Erin Collins - District 2 / Town Council President

Chesterton Town Council

Sharon Darnell - District 4

Sharon Darnell - District 4

Sharon Darnell - District 4

Chesterton Town Council

PORTER Town Council

Sharon Darnell - District 4

Sharon Darnell - District 4

Laura Madigan 

Ward 1

523 N 1st St

(219) 293-0061

Don Craft 

Ward 2

203 Michigan St

219-229-2729

William Lopez 

Ward 3

1271 Essex Dr

(708) 721-8021

Kelly Karriman 

Ward 5

950 Bayside Way

(219) 395-6344

POrter County elected officials

Kevin Breitzke

Kevin Breitzke

Kevin Breitzke

Kevin Breitzke is an accomplished leader in regional and county planning, storm water management, and environmental policy resulting in economic, environmental and personal benefits for Indiana and its citizens.

Jeremy Rivas

Kevin Breitzke

Kevin Breitzke

Jeremy Rivas is the 2nd District County Council Member serving District 2 since 2010. 

TOWNSHIP TRUSTEES

Suzanne Philbrick

Suzanne Philbrick

Suzanne Philbrick

Westchester TOWNSHIP trustee

  1. Phone: 219-926-1405
  2. Physical Address View Map
    100 West Indiana Avenue
    Chesterton, IN 46304

Jan Meyers

Suzanne Philbrick

Suzanne Philbrick

  1. Phone: 219-926-8270
  2. Physical Address View Map
    318 East 1050 North
    Chesterton, IN 46304

Elected State Officials

Congressman Frank Mrvan

State Representatives Chuck Mosely (D-10) Randy Novak (D-9)

State Representatives Chuck Mosely (D-10) Randy Novak (D-9)


7895 Broadway, Suite A
Merrillville, Indiana 46410
United States

(219) 795-1844

(219) 795-1850

State Representatives Chuck Mosely (D-10) Randy Novak (D-9)

State Representatives Chuck Mosely (D-10) Randy Novak (D-9)

State Representatives Chuck Mosely (D-10) Randy Novak (D-9)


200 W. Washington Street
Indianapolis, IN 46204

Phone

800-382-9842

Senator Rodney Pol (D-4)

State Representatives Chuck Mosely (D-10) Randy Novak (D-9)

Senator Rodney Pol (D-4)


200 W. Washington Street
Indianapolis, IN 46204

Phone

800-382-9467

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