Ralph Spelbring
Democratic
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County Commissioner, Elkhart County
District 1
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- Nov 3, 2026
What this office does: The three county commissioners are Elkhart County's executive: they manage county property, roads and bridges, sign contracts and pass ordinances.
Amy Green
Independent
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Bob Barnes
RepublicanIncumbent
Elkhart County Commissioner (District 1)
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- Pledges policies backing small businesses and property rights
- Pledges to identify meaningful county spending reductions
- Supported adding preventive repairs to county building budgets
- Supports more accountability in commissioner board appointments
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Pledges policies backing small businesses and property rights
Barnes announces bid for re-election as commissionerNews coverage · The Elkhart Truth · Dec 27, 2025 · elkharttruth.com
“I will continue promoting policies that support small business growth, protect property rights and ensure taxpayer dollars are spent wisely”
Pledges to identify meaningful county spending reductions
Barnes announces bid for re-election as commissionerNews coverage · The Elkhart Truth · Dec 27, 2025 · elkharttruth.com
“identify areas for meaningful spending reductions”
Supported adding preventive repairs to county building budgets
Barnes announces bid for re-election as commissionerNews coverage · The Elkhart Truth · Dec 27, 2025 · elkharttruth.com
“predictive and preventative repairs are being incorporated into county budgets”
Supports more accountability in commissioner board appointments
Barnes announces bid for re-election as commissionerNews coverage · The Elkhart Truth · Dec 27, 2025 · elkharttruth.com
“improve accountability in commissioner appointments to key boards”
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