Lynda Sands
Candidate for County Council Member, Owen County, District 3
Background
- Occupation
- Navy veteran; former federal security specialist
Served 20 years in the U.S. Navy as a communications specialist and 22 years in federal service as a security specialist; she has lived in Owen County since 2012 and is active in jail and prison ministry. She won a three-way Republican primary for the District 3 seat in May 2026.
Documented positions
Government & transparency
Pledges to seek common solutions with other elected officials
Report2026 Primary: Owen County CouncilCandidate questionnaire · The Owen News · Apr 3, 2026 · theowennews.org
“by working closely with the other elected officials to come to a common solution that works best for all taxpayers in our county.”
Pledges decisions based on community needs, not politics
Report2026 Primary: Owen County CouncilCandidate questionnaire · The Owen News · Apr 3, 2026 · theowennews.org
“Making decisions based on what's best for the community.”
Other issues in this race
Other candidates in this race addressed these topics. We found no documented position from Lynda Sands on them.
- Taxes & budgetNo documented position found.
All sources (4)
- Who and What Is on My Ballot: the official ballot of every precinct, 2026 General Election (Owen 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
- 2026 Primary Election results
News coverage · The Owen News · May 5, 2026 · theowennews.org
- 2026 Primary: Owen County Council
Candidate questionnaire · The Owen News · Apr 3, 2026 · theowennews.org
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