County

County Council Member, Delaware County

District 3

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

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

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Tony Skinner

Republican

Delaware County Sheriff

The gist

Pledges tough budget decisions on behalf of county taxpayers

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Pledges tough budget decisions on behalf of county taxpayers
Sheriff Skinner announces campaign for Delaware County Council seat
News coverage · The Star Press (via Yahoo News) · Dec 18, 2025 · yahoo.com
“We need tough people in office who have the courage to make difficult decisions and do what is right for the taxpayers”

Ashley Wright

Democratic

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Supports making county government more accessible
Supports keeping taxes low while maintaining infrastructure

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Supports making county government more accessible
2026 Primary Voter Guide: Delaware County Council candidates Q&A
Candidate questionnaire · Heart of Indiana United Way · heartofindiana.org
“I want to make county government more accessible.”
Supports keeping taxes low while maintaining infrastructure
2026 Primary Voter Guide: Delaware County Council candidates Q&A
Candidate questionnaire · Heart of Indiana United Way · heartofindiana.org
“I want to help find ways to keep taxes low while still maintaining our infrastructure and improving the quality of life.”

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