County

County Council Member, Dearborn County

District 2

Vote for: 1
Term: 4 years
Candidates: 2
Election: Nov 3, 2026

What this office does: The county council is Dearborn County's fiscal body: it adopts the budget, sets tax rates and approves spending.

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Tom Palmer

Republican

Vice president, Civista Wealth Management

The gist

Pledges smart, transparent spending of county tax dollarsIn office
Supports economic growth that preserves the community's characterIn office
Pledges accessible, responsive leadership and long-term planningIn office

In office = from the candidate's own official statements or legislation as an officeholder, not their campaign.

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Pledges smart, transparent spending of county tax dollars
Tommy Palmer Announces Candidacy for Dearborn County Council – District 2 (news release)
Public statement · Eagle Country 99.3 · Apr 8, 2026 · eaglecountryonline.com
“Fiscal Responsibility: Promote smart, transparent spending”
Supports economic growth that preserves the community's character
Tommy Palmer Announces Candidacy for Dearborn County Council – District 2 (news release)
Public statement · Eagle Country 99.3 · Apr 8, 2026 · eaglecountryonline.com
“Smart Growth: Strengthen the local economy while preserving the community’s character”
Pledges accessible, responsive leadership and long-term planning
Tommy Palmer Announces Candidacy for Dearborn County Council – District 2 (news release)
Public statement · Eagle Country 99.3 · Apr 8, 2026 · eaglecountryonline.com
“Listen to You: Provide accessible, responsive leadership … Long-Term Planning: Focus on sustainable decisions for future generations”

Dan Lansing

DemocraticIncumbent

FedEx Express driver; Dearborn County Council member (District 2)

The gist

Supports responsible budgeting and effective use of tax dollarsIn office
Pledges transparent, common-sense leadership for District 2In office

In office = from the candidate's own official statements or legislation as an officeholder, not their campaign.

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Supports responsible budgeting and effective use of tax dollars
Danny “Goober” Lansing Announces Re-Election for Dearborn County Council (news release)
Public statement · Eagle Country 99.3 · Mar 23, 2026 · eaglecountryonline.com
“He emphasized the importance of responsible budgeting, transparency, and ensuring taxpayer dollars are used effectively.”
Pledges transparent, common-sense leadership for District 2
Danny “Goober” Lansing Announces Re-Election for Dearborn County Council (news release)
Public statement · Eagle Country 99.3 · Mar 23, 2026 · eaglecountryonline.com
“I remain committed to serving our residents with dedication, transparency, and common-sense leadership”

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