Regina (Gina) Pimentel
Candidate for County Auditor, Lake County
Background
- Occupation
- Lake County Recorder
Pimentel is the Lake County recorder, an office she would be term-limited from in two years. She defeated Auditor Peggy Holinga Katona in the 2026 Democratic primary for auditor.
Documented positions
Government & transparency
Pledges to be a hands-on, present county auditor
Katona's long absence from the auditor's office after an on-the-job injury was an issue in the primary.
ReportKatona falls to Pimentel in auditor's primary in field of Lake County racesNews coverage · The Times of Northwest Indiana · May 5, 2026 · nwitimes.com
“as a hands-on elected official, who is at work and who cares about improving the office and serving the residents of Lake County”
Other issues in this race
Other candidates in this race addressed these topics. We found no documented position from Regina (Gina) Pimentel on them.
- Taxes & budgetNo documented position found.
All sources (3)
- Who and What Is on My Ballot: the official ballot of every precinct, 2026 General Election (Lake 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
- Katona falls to Pimentel in auditor's primary in field of Lake County races
News coverage · The Times of Northwest Indiana · May 5, 2026 · nwitimes.com
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