Jay Alcorn
Candidate for County Council Member, Putnam County, District 2
Background
- Occupation
- Putnam County Council vice president (District 2)
Vice president of the Putnam County Council, elected to the District 2 seat in 2022; he was unopposed in the May 2026 Republican primary.
Documented positions
Roads & infrastructure
Supported $600,000 for the commissioners' bridge repair plan
The council approved the $600,000 by a 4-2 vote, the Banner Graphic reported in June 2025.
ReportCounty Council puts $600,000 toward bridgesNews coverage · Banner Graphic · Jun 2, 2025 · suncommercial.com
“The bridges are an issue in the county, and they have put a plan together to fix the bridges … I would make a motion to give them $600,000.”
Government & transparency
Supports moving forward with the courthouse annex
He seconded the motions to proceed with the annex in December 2025 and January 2026.
ReportCounty Council axes Annex plan after Commissioners give approvalNews coverage · Banner Graphic · Dec 18, 2025 · suncommercial.com
“there is an obvious need for this here in the county”
Other issues in this race
Other candidates in this race addressed these topics. We found no documented position from Jay Alcorn on them.
- Environment & parksNo documented position found.
All sources (6)
- Who and What Is on My Ballot: the official ballot of every precinct, 2026 General Election (Putnam 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
- County Council (Putnam County Council Members)
Government record · Putnam County · co.putnam.in.us
- Fidler wins County Council bid, Incumbent Wallace retains spot
News coverage · Banner Graphic · May 5, 2026 · suncommercial.com
- County Council puts $600,000 toward bridges
News coverage · Banner Graphic · Jun 2, 2025 · suncommercial.com
- County Council axes Annex plan after Commissioners give approval
News coverage · Banner Graphic · Dec 18, 2025 · suncommercial.com
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