Gary McDaniel
Candidate for County Commissioner, Hancock County, District 2
Background
- Occupation
- Hancock County Commissioner (District 2)
President of the Hancock County Board of Commissioners, first elected District 2 commissioner in 2022. He previously served on the Greenfield City Council and the Center Township board.
Documented positions
Taxes & budget
Supports avoiding county tax increases after state tax reform
ReportIncumbent commissioner, nonprofit leader seek County Commissioner District 2 seatNews coverage · The Daily Reporter (Greenfield) · Aug 19, 2026 · greenfieldreporter.com
“he's hoping that the county will not have to raise taxes to recoup the lost revenue from the tax overhaul”
Economy & jobs
Supports accepting a data center if the county benefits
He said state government is ready to push data centers on counties, so he would rather take one on terms that benefit Hancock County.
ReportIncumbent commissioner, nonprofit leader seek County Commissioner District 2 seatNews coverage · The Daily Reporter (Greenfield) · Aug 19, 2026 · greenfieldreporter.com
“I would rather get a data center and get benefits from it”
Other issues in this race
Other candidates in this race addressed these topics. We found no documented position from Gary McDaniel on them.
- Public safetyNo documented position found.
- Roads & infrastructureNo documented position found.
- Environment & parksNo documented position found.
All sources (3)
- Who and What Is on My Ballot: the official ballot of every precinct, 2026 General Election (Hancock 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
- Incumbent commissioner, nonprofit leader seek County Commissioner District 2 seat
News coverage · The Daily Reporter (Greenfield) · Aug 19, 2026 · greenfieldreporter.com
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