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County Auditor, Bartholomew County

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1
Term
4 years
Candidates
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.

Taxes & budget

Education

Government & transparency

  • Vickie E. MichaelRepublican

    • Pledges accuracy and careful recordkeeping in the auditor's office
  • Kimberly WadholmDemocratic

    • Proposes plain-language reports and online tools for taxpayers
    • Proposes modernizing county systems before they break down

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