Patty Pickens
Candidate for Clerk of the Circuit Court, Elkhart County
Background
- Occupation
- Elkhart County Clerk of the Circuit Court
Elkhart County Clerk of the Circuit Court since January 2026, when a Republican caucus chose her to finish the term of Christopher Anderson, who resigned. She was previously the county auditor and holds a bachelor's degree in business administration.
Photo: Candidate photo via the League of Women Voters' VOTE411 guide
Documented positions
Government & transparency
Pledges to present the election budget to the Election Board
ReportVOTE411 Voter Guide: Elkhart County Circuit Court ClerkCandidate questionnaire · League of Women Voters (VOTE411) · onyourballot.vote411.org
“I am committed to presenting the budget to the Board so members understand what it includes”
Supports bipartisan, two-lock custody of early-voting ballots
She says ballots are now sealed, transported and checked in with representatives of both parties present.
ReportVOTE411 Voter Guide: Elkhart County Circuit Court ClerkCandidate questionnaire · League of Women Voters (VOTE411) · onyourballot.vote411.org
“Ballots are placed in a secured office requiring two separate locks”
Proposes upgraded technology and regular staff training
ReportVOTE411 Voter Guide: Elkhart County Circuit Court ClerkCandidate questionnaire · League of Women Voters (VOTE411) · onyourballot.vote411.org
“upgraded technology to improve access and reliability; regular staff training focused on customer service and compliance”
Pledges better customer service for residents and courts
ReportPickens secures ballot spot for court clerkNews coverage · The Elkhart Truth · May 6, 2026 · elkharttruth.com
“I want to work on the customer services and just ensure that we are giving the best customer service to the residents of Elkhart County”
Other issues in this race
Other candidates in this race addressed these topics. We found no documented position from Patty Pickens on them.
- Courts & justiceNo documented position found.
All sources (4)
- Who and What Is on My Ballot: the official ballot of every precinct, 2026 General Election (Elkhart 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
- VOTE411 Voter Guide: Elkhart County Circuit Court Clerk
Candidate questionnaire · League of Women Voters (VOTE411) · onyourballot.vote411.org
- Pickens secures ballot spot for court clerk
News coverage · The Elkhart Truth · May 6, 2026 · elkharttruth.com
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