County
County Commissioner, Elkhart County
District 1
- Vote for
- 1
- Term
- 4 years
- Candidates
- 3
- Election
- 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.
Taxes & budget
Ralph SpelbringDemocratic
No documented position found.
Amy GreenIndependent
No documented position found.
Bob BarnesRepublican
- Pledges to identify meaningful county spending reductions
Economy & jobs
Ralph SpelbringDemocratic
No documented position found.
Amy GreenIndependent
No documented position found.
Bob BarnesRepublican
- Pledges policies backing small businesses and property rights
Roads & infrastructure
Ralph SpelbringDemocratic
No documented position found.
Amy GreenIndependent
No documented position found.
Bob BarnesRepublican
- Supported adding preventive repairs to county building budgets
Government & transparency
Ralph SpelbringDemocratic
No documented position found.
Amy GreenIndependent
No documented position found.
Bob BarnesRepublican
- Supports more accountability in commissioner board appointments
Challengers are listed first and incumbents last; otherwise candidates appear in ballot order. The Gist does not rank, rate or endorse candidates. Only positions backed by a cited source are shown; 4 issues covered in this race.