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David NortonThe Washington County Times (candidate interview)

David Norton

Candidate for County Recorder, Washington County

Democratic

Background

Holds a mathematics degree from IU Southeast and master's degrees in statistics (University of Kentucky) and industrial engineering (Northwestern University), and worked as a statistical process controller and industrial engineer at Kimball plants. He says he has lobbied for Open Door Law compliance in the county since at least 2010.

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Photo: The Washington County Times (candidate interview)

Documented positions

Government & transparency

  • Pledges to keep digitizing records and put them online

    Election 2026: Recorder Candidate David Norton

    Candidate questionnaire · The Washington County Times · Feb 20, 2026 · washingtoncountytimes.com

    “I would do my best to make everything available online”
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  • Pledges to keep current Recorder's Office employees

    Election 2026: Recorder Candidate David Norton

    Candidate questionnaire · The Washington County Times · Feb 20, 2026 · washingtoncountytimes.com

    “I would keep the current employees so no experience would be lost, and there would be a seamless transition.”
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  • Proposes performance measures for the Recorder's Office

    Election 2026: Recorder Candidate David Norton

    Candidate questionnaire · The Washington County Times · Feb 20, 2026 · washingtoncountytimes.com

    “I would develop performance measures with their help to make sure we are providing excellent service.”
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David Norton for County Recorder, Washington County, Indiana · The Gist