Who's on the ballot in
Kankakee Township
LaPorte County, Indiana
Voters in Kankakee Township are in U.S. Congressional District 2, IN State Senate District 8 and IN State House District 20. Kankakee Township is split between districts, so part of the town votes in La Porte Community School Corporation and New Prairie United School Corporation. Enter your street address below to see exactly which races are on your ballot.
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2026 General Election
in 30 daysTuesday, November 3, 2026
- Polls open
- 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. local time
- Register by
- Oct 5, 2026
- Request absentee ballot by
- Oct 22, 2026
Candidates on the Kankakee Township ballot
State
Secretary of State
Vote for 1 · 4 candidates
- Max EnglingRepublican
- Beau BayhDemocratic
- Lauri A. ShillingsLibertarian
- Greg BallardLincoln Party
State Comptroller (Auditor of State)
Vote for 1 · 3 candidates
- Jessica BaileyDemocratic
- John SchickLibertarian
- Elise NieshallaRepublican
Treasurer of State
Vote for 1 · 2 candidates
- Coumba KebeDemocratic
- Daniel ElliottRepublican
State Representative, 20th District
Vote for 1 · 2 candidates
- Laura LiskeyDemocratic
- Jim PresselRepublican
Judges & courts
Judge of the LaPorte Superior Court · No. 1
Vote for 1 · 2 candidates
- Michael S. BergersonDemocratic
- Jaime OssRepublican
Judge of the LaPorte Superior Court · No. 2
Vote for 1 · 1 candidate
- Richard R. StalbrinkDemocratic
Judge of the LaPorte Superior Court · No. 3
Vote for 1 · 2 candidates
- James M. (Jim) MacalkaDemocratic
- Kurt R. EarnstRepublican
Judge of the LaPorte Superior Court · No. 4
Vote for 1 · 1 candidate
- John A. LinkRepublican
Judge, Court of Appeals of Indiana (Fifth District): Paul A. Felix
Yes / no retention vote
- Paul A. Felix
Judge, Court of Appeals of Indiana (Fourth District): Mary A. DeBoer
Yes / no retention vote
- Mary A. DeBoer
Judge, Indiana Tax Court: Justin L. McAdam
Yes / no retention vote
- Justin L. McAdam
County
Prosecuting Attorney, 32nd Judicial Circuit (LaPorte County)
Vote for 1 · 2 candidates
- John LakeDemocratic
- Chuck Watterson, IVRepublican
County Commissioner, LaPorte County · District 1
Vote for 1 · 2 candidates
- Angela HenzmanDemocratic
- Jody SlabaughRepublican
County Council Member, LaPorte County · District 1
Vote for 1 · 2 candidates
- Olga PothorskiDemocratic
- Julian (John) WatsonRepublican
Only part of Kankakee Township votes in this race. Enter your address to know for sure.
County Council Member, LaPorte County · District 2
Vote for 1 · 2 candidates
- John PavolkaRepublican
- Jennifer "Jenny" HeathDemocratic
Only part of Kankakee Township votes in this race. Enter your address to know for sure.
County Council Member, LaPorte County · District 3
Vote for 1 · 2 candidates
- James BakerRepublican
- Mark S. YagelskiDemocratic
Only part of Kankakee Township votes in this race. Enter your address to know for sure.
County Council Member, LaPorte County · District 4
Vote for 1 · 2 candidates
- Tyler R. BrownleeDemocratic
- Timothy J. StaboszRepublican
Only part of Kankakee Township votes in this race. Enter your address to know for sure.
Sheriff, LaPorte County
Vote for 1 · 1 candidate
- Ron HeegRepublican
County Assessor, LaPorte County
Vote for 1 · 2 candidates
- Barbara HustonRepublican
- Mike SchultzDemocratic
Township, city & town
School board
School Board Member, La Porte Community School Corporation · At large
Vote for 4 · 5 candidates
- Wendy (Swanson) NorenNo party listed
- Jennifer "Farlie" FarlieNo party listed
- Amy JacksonNo party listed
- Nathan (Nate) LoucksNo party listed
- Ryan SeaburgNo party listed
Only part of Kankakee Township votes in this race. Enter your address to know for sure.
School Board Member, New Prairie United School Corporation · At large, District 2 (Hudson, Wills) or District 3 (Kankakee, Galena) Townships
Vote for 1 · 2 candidates
- Eric J. BeebeDemocratic
- Jason DeMeyerNo party listed
Only part of Kankakee Township votes in this race. Enter your address to know for sure.
School Board Member, New Prairie United School Corporation · District 2, Hudson, Wills Townships
Vote for 1 · 1 candidate
- Richard GadaczNo party listed
Only part of Kankakee Township votes in this race. Enter your address to know for sure.
Ballot issues
Public Question #1: Ratification of State Constitutional Amendment
Currently, under the Constitution of the State of Indiana, a person charged with murder or treason is not entitled to be released on bail if the proof is evident or the presumption strong. Shall the Constitution of the State of Indiana be amended to provide that a person charged with an offense other than murder or treason is not entitled to bail if: (1) the proof is evident or the presumption strong; and (2) the state proves by clear and convincing evidence that no release conditions will reasonably protect the safety of any other person or the community. (This question concerns Article 1, Section 17 of the Constitution of the State of Indiana.)
Public Question #2: Ratification of State Constitutional Amendment
Shall the Constitution of the State of Indiana be amended to permit the judge of a city or town court to reside in: (1) the county in which the court is located; or (2) the bordering county closest to the city or town in which the court is located? (This question concerns Article 6, Section 6 of the Constitution of the State of Indiana.)
Michigan City Area Schools (Local Public Question)
SHALL THE MICHIGAN CITY AREA SCHOOLS INCREASE PROPERTY TAXES PAID TO THE SCHOOL CORPORATION FOR NO MORE THAN EIGHT (8) YEARS TO SUPPORT THE MAXIMIZE COMMUNITY AND STUDENTS (MCAS) INITIATIVE WHICH WILL SUSTAIN EDUCATIONAL AND OPERATIONAL FUNDING STABILITY IN RESPONSE TO REDUCTIONS IN PROPERTY TAX REVENUE BY RECRUITING AND RETAINING TEACHERS AND STAFF, SUPPORTING ESSENTIAL STUDENT HEALTH AND SAFETY INITIATIVES, AND MAINTAINING CLASS SIZES, ACADEMIC PROGRAMS, AND OPPORTUNITIES TO MEET EDUCATIONAL NEEDS. THIS WILL BE ACHIEVED BY IMPOSING A PROPERTY TAX RATE THAT DOES NOT EXCEED $0.2998 AND RESULTS IN A MAXIMUM ANNUAL AMOUNT THAT DOES NOT EXCEED $0.2998 AND RESULTS IN A MAXIMUM ANNUAL AMOUNT THAT DOES NOT EXCEED $10,000,000. IF THIS OPERATING REFERENDUM PUBLIC QUESTIONS IS APPROVED BY THE VOTERS, THE PROPERTY'S ANNUAL PROPERTY TAX BILL FOR A MEDIAN RESIDENCE OF $200,000 WOULD INCREASE BY $260 PER YEAR.
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Polling places in Kankakee Township
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