Who's on the ballot in
Town of Chesterton
Porter County, Indiana
Voters in Town of Chesterton are in U.S. Congressional District 1, IN State Senate District 4 and Duneland School Corporation. Town of Chesterton is split between districts, so part of the town votes in IN State House District 10, IN State House District 9, Jackson Township, Liberty Township and Westchester Township. 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 Town of Chesterton 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 Senator, 4th District
Vote for 1 · 2 candidates
- Nate UldricksRepublican
- Rodney PolDemocratic
State Representative, 9th District
Vote for 1 · 2 candidates
- Chris ClevelandRepublican
- Randy NovakDemocratic
Only part of Town of Chesterton votes in this race. Enter your address to know for sure.
State Representative, 10th District
Vote for 1 · 2 candidates
- Ted UzelacRepublican
- Charles (Chuck) MoseleyDemocratic
Only part of Town of Chesterton votes in this race. Enter your address to know for sure.
Judges & courts
Judge of the Porter Circuit Court · 67th Judicial Circuit
Vote for 1 · 1 candidate
- Rebecca Lynn BuitendorpRepublican
Judge of the Porter Superior Court · No. 1
Vote for 1 · 1 candidate
- Mike FishRepublican
Judge of the Porter Superior Court · No. 4
Vote for 1 · 2 candidates
- Heather A. McCarthyDemocratic
- Christopher A. BuckleyRepublican
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, 67th Judicial Circuit (Porter County)
Vote for 1 · 2 candidates
- Andrew L. BennettRepublican
- Gary S. GermannDemocratic
County Commissioner, Porter County · District 2
Vote for 1 · 2 candidates
- Kyle S NelsonDemocratic
- Mike BricknerRepublican
County Council Member, Porter County · District 1
Vote for 1 · 1 candidate
- Ronald (Red) StoneRepublican
Only part of Town of Chesterton votes in this race. Enter your address to know for sure.
County Council Member, Porter County · District 2
Vote for 1 · 2 candidates
- Brian M GulleyDemocratic
- Spencer LemmonsRepublican
Only part of Town of Chesterton votes in this race. Enter your address to know for sure.
County Council Member, Porter County · District 3
Vote for 1 · 2 candidates
- Jack TipoldDemocratic
- Dawn MillerRepublican
Only part of Town of Chesterton votes in this race. Enter your address to know for sure.
County Council Member, Porter County · District 4
Vote for 1 · 2 candidates
- Julia KocalDemocratic
- Craig KenworthyRepublican
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Clerk of the Circuit Court, Porter County
Vote for 1 · 2 candidates
- Barbara DomerDemocratic
- Jackie HaneyRepublican
County Auditor, Porter County
Vote for 1 · 1 candidate
- Karen MartinRepublican
County Recorder, Porter County
Vote for 1 · 2 candidates
- Leslie Nuss BamesbergerDemocratic
- Jon MillerRepublican
Sheriff, Porter County
Vote for 1 · 1 candidate
- Jeffrey A. BalonRepublican
Coroner, Porter County
Vote for 1 · 2 candidates
- Julie Wiencken-SmithDemocratic
- Brian BowlesRepublican
County Assessor, Porter County
Vote for 1 · 2 candidates
- Scott J KinganDemocratic
- Sue NeffRepublican
Township, city & town
Township Trustee, Jackson Township
Vote for 1 · 2 candidates
- Mary WillisDemocratic
- Rudolph (Rudy) JimenezRepublican
Only part of Town of Chesterton votes in this race. Enter your address to know for sure.
Township Trustee, Liberty Township
Vote for 1 · 1 candidate
- Matt KeiserRepublican
Only part of Town of Chesterton votes in this race. Enter your address to know for sure.
Township Trustee, Westchester Township
Vote for 1 · 2 candidates
- Todd ElliottRepublican
- Suzanne PhilbrickDemocratic
Only part of Town of Chesterton votes in this race. Enter your address to know for sure.
Township Board Member, Jackson Township
Vote for 3 · 6 candidates
- Anthony J RaimondiDemocratic
- Mitchell WillisDemocratic
- Shannan DuncanRepublican
- Jenny PejicRepublican
- Diane BatesDemocratic
- Mark J. JaegerRepublican
Only part of Town of Chesterton votes in this race. Enter your address to know for sure.
Township Board Member, Liberty Township
Vote for 3 · 5 candidates
- Toni DowningDemocratic
- Deborah Lynn HarrisonDemocratic
- Phil GralikRepublican
- Terry DunnRepublican
- Bryce R. GawronskiRepublican
Only part of Town of Chesterton votes in this race. Enter your address to know for sure.
Township Board Member, Westchester Township
Vote for 3 · 5 candidates
- Calvin ChubbDemocratic
- Patrick ChurillaDemocratic
- Jacqueline (Jacci) MooreRepublican
- Aleksandar PopivodaRepublican
- Cheryl EvansRepublican
Only part of Town of Chesterton votes in this race. Enter your address to know for sure.
School board
School Board Member, Duneland School Corporation · At large
Vote for 1 · 1 candidate
- Alayna Lightfoot PolNo party listed
School Board Member, Duneland School Corporation · Liberty Township
Vote for 1 · 1 candidate
- Beth M MehlingNo party listed
School Board Member, Duneland School Corporation · Westchester / Pine Township
Vote for 1 · 2 candidates
- Mitchell J. (Mitch) ReynoldsNo party listed
- Brandon John KroftNo party listed
School Board Member, Union Twp. Schools · 2nd Dist.
Vote for 1 · 2 candidates
- Mark A. WernoRepublican
- Christine E KostbadeNo party listed
Only part of Town of Chesterton votes in this race. Enter your address to know for sure.
School Board Member, Union Twp. Schools · 4th Dist.
Vote for 1 · 2 candidates
- Jocelyn PrueIndependent
- Leah PagoneNo party listed
Only part of Town of Chesterton votes in this race. Enter your address to know for sure.
School Board Member, Union Twp. Schools · At large
Vote for 1 · 1 candidate
- Kevin RibordyNo party listed
Only part of Town of Chesterton 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.
Only part of Town of Chesterton votes on this. Enter your address to know for sure.
Union Township School Corporation (Local Public Question)
SHALL UNION TOWNSHIP SCHOOL CORPORATION INCREASE PROPERTY TAXES PAID TO THE SCHOOL CORPORATION FOR NO MORE THAN EIGHT (8) YEARS FOR THE PURPOSE OF FUNDING AND CONTINUING EDUCATIONAL AND OPERATIONAL STABILITY IN RESPONSE TO REDUCTIONS IN PROPERTY TAX REVENUE, INCLUDING ATTRACTING AND RETAINING TEACHERS AND STAFF, MAINTAINING CLASS SIZES, MAINTAINING ACADEMIC AND EDUCATIONALLY RELATED PROGRAMS, AND MAINTAINING ESSENTIAL SAFETY AND SECURITY STANDARDS FOR THE CHILDREN OF UNION TOWNSHIP BY IMPOSING A PROPERTY TAX RATE THAT DOES NOT EXCEED $0.35 AND RESULTS IN A MAXIMUM ANNUAL AMOUNT THAT DOES NOT EXCEED $3,374,291. IF THIS OPERATING REFERENDUM PUBLIC QUESTION IS APPROVED BY THE VOTERS, FOR A MEDIAN RESIDENCE OF $400,000, THE PROPERTY'S ANNUAL PROPERTY TAX BILL WOULD INCREASE BY $681 PER YEAR.
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Polling places in Town of Chesterton
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