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County Council Member, Grant County · District 2

Keith Bennett

Candidate for County Council Member, Grant County, District 2

Republican

Background

Occupation
Owner, Los Amores Mexican Restaurant

Keith Bennett owns Los Amores Mexican Restaurant in Marion and holds a business management degree from Indiana Wesleyan University. He won the May 2026 Republican primary for County Council District 2 over incumbent Frank Hix.

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Documented positions

Taxes & budget

  • Pledges smart budgeting and responsible spending

    County Council District 2: Keith Bennett

    News coverage · Chronicle-Tribune · May 7, 2026 · chronicle-tribune.com

    “He also pledges to be fiscally responsible with taxpayer money by focusing on smart budgeting and responsible spending.”
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Public safety

  • Supports training and support for first responders

    County Council District 2: Keith Bennett

    News coverage · Chronicle-Tribune · May 7, 2026 · chronicle-tribune.com

    “He plans to advocate for the training, education and support they need to continue serving Grant County.”
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Economy & jobs

  • Supports policies backing farmers, lower taxes and local businesses

    From his campaign Facebook post, as quoted by the Chronicle-Tribune.

    County Council District 2: Keith Bennett

    News coverage · Chronicle-Tribune · May 7, 2026 · chronicle-tribune.com

    “I aim to advocate for policies that support our farmers, reduce taxes and promote local businesses”
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