Shannon Thom
Candidate for County Council Member, Henry County, District 3
Background
- Occupation
- Henry County Council member (District 3); electric utility executive
Thom, a Republican, has represented District 3 on the Henry County Council since 2023 and is an executive leader in the electric utility industry. He has undergraduate degrees in electronics engineering and information technology and an MBA.
Photo: Candidate photo via the League of Women Voters' VOTE411 guide
Documented positions
Taxes & budget
Supports using state-provided tax tools to fund local government
ReportCandidate: Shannon ThomCandidate questionnaire · The Courier-Times · Apr 11, 2026 · thecouriertimes.com
“we have major decisions to make using the tools provided by the state to continue to fund local government”
Economy & jobs
Pledges to help prepare county finances for growth
ReportCandidate: Shannon ThomCandidate questionnaire · The Courier-Times · Apr 11, 2026 · thecouriertimes.com
“I will participate with those addressing growth and help to prepare the county financially.”
Government & transparency
Pledges to keep lawmakers informed of state changes' local effects
ReportCandidate: Shannon ThomCandidate questionnaire · The Courier-Times · Apr 11, 2026 · thecouriertimes.com
“continue to engage state legislators for them to understand how they impact Henry County”
Pledges more council transparency and easier-to-find information
From the League of Women Voters forum in April 2026, as reported by The Courier-Times.
ReportYour candidates for county lawmakers, sheriff (League of Women Voters forum, April 9)News coverage · The Courier-Times · Apr 13, 2026 · thecouriertimes.com
“Thom promised better transparency from the county council and committed to making information easier to find.”
Other issues in this race
Other candidates in this race addressed these topics. We found no documented position from Shannon Thom on them.
- EducationNo documented position found.
- Roads & infrastructureNo documented position found.
All sources (6)
- Who and What Is on My Ballot: the official ballot of every precinct, 2026 General Election (Henry 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
- County Council (members, districts and terms)
Government record · Henry County, Indiana · henrycounty.in.gov
- 2022 General Election Results (official summary report)
Government record · Henry County, Indiana · henrycounty.in.gov
- Candidate: Shannon Thom
Candidate questionnaire · The Courier-Times · Apr 11, 2026 · thecouriertimes.com
- Your candidates for county lawmakers, sheriff (League of Women Voters forum, April 9)
News coverage · The Courier-Times · Apr 13, 2026 · thecouriertimes.com
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