Karan Benner
Candidate for Clerk of the Circuit Court, Tippecanoe County
Background
- Campaign website
- karanforclerk.com
She worked in Tippecanoe County's voter registration office and then the Assessor's Office before retiring in 2023, and earlier co-owned and managed Skylight Coffeehouse in downtown Lafayette. She holds a horticulture degree from Purdue University.
Photo: Candidate photo via the League of Women Voters' VOTE411 guide
Documented positions
Education
Supports civic education to prepare first-time voters
ReportVOTE411 Voter Guide: Tippecanoe County ClerkCandidate questionnaire · League of Women Voters (VOTE411) · onyourballot.vote411.org
“work that helps young people prepare to vote for the first time.”
Government & transparency
Supports expanding early voting for a growing county
ReportVOTE411 Voter Guide: Tippecanoe County ClerkCandidate questionnaire · League of Women Voters (VOTE411) · onyourballot.vote411.org
“Expanding voting isn’t optional, it’s a necessary step to ensure access, reduce wait times, and meet the needs of a growing county.”
Karan Benner for County ClerkCampaign website · Committee to Elect Karan Benner · karanforclerk.com
“she will prioritize transparency, expand early voting options, and educate voters about their rights”
All sources (4)
- 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
- Who and What Is on My Ballot: the official ballot of every precinct, 2026 General Election (Tippecanoe County offices and districts)
Election filing · Indiana Election Division (Indiana Voter Portal) · indianavoters.in.gov
- VOTE411 Voter Guide: Tippecanoe County Clerk
Candidate questionnaire · League of Women Voters (VOTE411) · onyourballot.vote411.org
- Karan Benner for County Clerk
Campaign website · Committee to Elect Karan Benner · karanforclerk.com
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