Keith Fred Musselman
Candidate for County Commissioner, Miami County, District 3
Background
- Occupation
- Miami County Commissioner
Fred Musselman is Miami County's District 3 commissioner and chairman of the board of commissioners; he won the District 3 race in 2022 with 78% of the vote, and the May 2026 Republican primary over Bryon Ringeisen.
Documented positions
Taxes & budget
Supports new business to ease residents' tax burden
ReportMiami County: Data center vote passes to boos and outburstsNews coverage · The Central Indiana Plain Dealer · Jul 29, 2026 · plaindealerin.com
“My goal on this is to let businesses take the tax burden off of its citizens”
Economy & jobs
Opposes banning data centers in Miami County
Before the commissioners approved a data center regulation ordinance on July 20, 2026, he said a ban would send the wrong message to business.
ReportMiami County: Data center vote passes to boos and outburstsNews coverage · The Central Indiana Plain Dealer · Jul 29, 2026 · plaindealerin.com
“I personally am totally against a ban because you’re telling big business we don’t want you in Miami County,”
Roads & infrastructure
Supports fixing the county's deteriorating roads
From his 2018 campaign.
ReportMiami County Commissioner District 3: Fred Musselman vs. Bryce RunkleCandidate questionnaire · Kokomo Tribune · Oct 24, 2018 · kokomotribune.com
“My biggest concern is the deterioration of the roads and why we can’t take care of them.”
Environment & parks
Opposed the wind farms proposed in 2018
From his 2018 campaign.
ReportMiami County Commissioner District 3: Fred Musselman vs. Bryce RunkleCandidate questionnaire · Kokomo Tribune · Oct 24, 2018 · kokomotribune.com
“I’m not for the wind farms under the current proposal. If the community is opposed, then I am too!”
All sources (7)
- Who and What Is on My Ballot: the official ballot of every precinct, 2026 General Election (Miami 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
- Musselman wins commissioner race; See other results here
News coverage · The Central Indiana Plain Dealer · Nov 7, 2022 · plaindealerin.com
- Board of Commissioners
Government record · Miami County, Indiana · miamicountyin.gov
- Miami County Primary Election Results
News coverage · Kokomo Tribune · May 8, 2026 · kokomotribune.com
- Miami County: Data center vote passes to boos and outbursts
News coverage · The Central Indiana Plain Dealer · Jul 29, 2026 · plaindealerin.com
- Miami County Commissioner District 3: Fred Musselman vs. Bryce Runkle
Candidate questionnaire · Kokomo Tribune · Oct 24, 2018 · kokomotribune.com
Positions are summarized from the sources listed and are not inferred from party affiliation. Items marked “Provided by” were published by the candidate's verified campaign or party office under our campaign content standards. See something wrong? Use the Report link beside it, or contact us.