Bob Barnes
Candidate for County Commissioner, Elkhart County, District 1
Background
- Occupation
- Elkhart County Commissioner (District 1)
Elkhart County Commissioner for District 1, which covers Concord and Washington townships, seeking a second term. He has a background in industrial facility and maintenance management.
Documented positions
Taxes & budget
Pledges to identify meaningful county spending reductions
ReportBarnes announces bid for re-election as commissionerNews coverage · The Elkhart Truth · Dec 27, 2025 · elkharttruth.com
“identify areas for meaningful spending reductions”
Economy & jobs
Pledges policies backing small businesses and property rights
ReportBarnes announces bid for re-election as commissionerNews coverage · The Elkhart Truth · Dec 27, 2025 · elkharttruth.com
“I will continue promoting policies that support small business growth, protect property rights and ensure taxpayer dollars are spent wisely”
Roads & infrastructure
Supported adding preventive repairs to county building budgets
His announcement credits the commissioners with building predictive and preventive maintenance into county budgets for the first time.
ReportBarnes announces bid for re-election as commissionerNews coverage · The Elkhart Truth · Dec 27, 2025 · elkharttruth.com
“predictive and preventative repairs are being incorporated into county budgets”
Government & transparency
Supports more accountability in commissioner board appointments
He named the library, health and planning/redevelopment boards.
ReportBarnes announces bid for re-election as commissionerNews coverage · The Elkhart Truth · Dec 27, 2025 · elkharttruth.com
“improve accountability in commissioner appointments to key boards”
All sources (4)
- Who and What Is on My Ballot: the official ballot of every precinct, 2026 General Election (Elkhart County offices and districts)
Election filing · Indiana Election Division (Indiana Voter Portal) · indianavoters.in.gov
- Who and What Is on My Ballot: the official ballot of every precinct, 2026 General Election
Election filing · Indiana Election Division (Indiana Voter Portal) · indianavoters.in.gov
- Elkhart County Commissioners
Government record · Elkhart County · elkhartcounty.com
- Barnes announces bid for re-election as commissioner
News coverage · The Elkhart Truth · Dec 27, 2025 · elkharttruth.com
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