James Coogle
Candidate for County Council Member, Harrison County, District 2
Background
- Occupation
- Executive chef
An executive chef for Levy who studied at Sullivan University and grew up in a rural farming community, making a first run for office.
Documented positions
Environment & parks
Opposes fast-tracked data center developments
ReportCoogle to face incumbent Kellum (candidate profile)Candidate questionnaire · The Corydon Democrat · Aug 12, 2026 · madisoncourier.com
“provide a voice and barrier against fast-tracked data center developments”
Health & human services
Supports restoring OB-GYN care at Harrison County Hospital
ReportCoogle to face incumbent Kellum (candidate profile)Candidate questionnaire · The Corydon Democrat · Aug 12, 2026 · madisoncourier.com
“help restore public services like our OBGYN at Harrison County Hospital”
Government & transparency
Proposes a county webpage tracking policies and spending
ReportCoogle to face incumbent Kellum (candidate profile)Candidate questionnaire · The Corydon Democrat · Aug 12, 2026 · madisoncourier.com
“I would like to start a webpage on the county government website where voters can find, track and easily understand county government policies and expenditures”
All sources (3)
- Who and What Is on My Ballot: the official ballot of every precinct, 2026 General Election (Harrison 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
- Coogle to face incumbent Kellum (candidate profile)
Candidate questionnaire · The Corydon Democrat · Aug 12, 2026 · madisoncourier.com
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