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County Auditor, Bartholomew County

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Term
4 years
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2
Election
Nov 3, 2026

What this office does: The county auditor keeps the county's books, pays its bills and prepares property tax bills.

Vickie E. Michael

Republican

The gist

  • Supports renewing the BCSC school operating referendum
  • Pledges accuracy and careful recordkeeping in the auditor's office
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  1. Supports renewing the BCSC school operating referendum

    Vickie Michael for Bartholomew County Auditor

    Candidate social media · Vickie Michael for Bartholomew County Auditor · facebook.com

    “This November, I will be voting YES to continue the BCSC Referendum.”
  2. Pledges accuracy and careful recordkeeping in the auditor's office

    Vickie Michael for Bartholomew County Auditor

    Candidate social media · Vickie Michael for Bartholomew County Auditor · facebook.com

    “In simple terms: accuracy, accountability, and careful recordkeeping matter every single day.”

Kimberly Wadholm

Democratic

Nonprofit operations, Columbus Area Arts Council

The gist

  • Pledges stronger controls and reconciliation of county finances
  • Proposes plain-language reports and online tools for taxpayers
  • Proposes modernizing county systems before they break down
More about Kimberly
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  1. Pledges stronger controls and reconciliation of county finances

    Kimberly Wadholm for Bartholomew County Auditor

    Campaign website · Friends of Kimbre · voteforkimberly.org

    “As Auditor, I will work to build stronger processes and cleaner reconciliation so county finances are tracked properly and can be verified. … Strong controls, clear processes, and regular oversight help catch problems early—before small issues become major failures.”
  2. Proposes plain-language reports and online tools for taxpayers

    Kimberly Wadholm for Bartholomew County Auditor

    Campaign website · Friends of Kimbre · voteforkimberly.org

    “As Auditor, I will work to improve public-facing reports, expand online tools and resources, and provide plain-language explanations for deductions, exemptions, and other common questions.”
  3. Proposes modernizing county systems before they break down

    Kimberly Wadholm for Bartholomew County Auditor

    Campaign website · Friends of Kimbre · voteforkimberly.org

    “As Auditor, I will take a proactive approach to improving county operations, identifying opportunities to reduce friction, strengthen processes, and modernize systems where appropriate.”

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