County

County Commissioner, Hancock County

District 2

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

What this office does: The three county commissioners are Hancock County's executive: they manage county property, roads and bridges, sign contracts and pass ordinances.

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Jordan Coleman

Democratic

Nonprofit leader · McCordsville

The gist

Supports slowing data center projects until safeguards exist
Proposes better county roads and long-term infrastructure planning
Supports mental health-informed public safety approaches

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Supports slowing data center projects until safeguards exist
Incumbent commissioner, nonprofit leader seek County Commissioner District 2 seat
News coverage · The Daily Reporter (Greenfield) · Aug 19, 2026 · greenfieldreporter.com
“We need to pump the brakes and spend some time really understanding what this monster does”
Where They Stand on Data Centers (candidate statements)
Campaign website · Hancock County Democratic Party · hancockindems.com
“My stance on data centers is simple: too soon, too fast.”
Proposes better county roads and long-term infrastructure planning
Jordan Coleman — candidate page
Campaign website · Hancock County Democratic Party · hancockindems.com
“Improve county roads, traffic flow, and long-term infrastructure planning”
Supports mental health-informed public safety approaches
Jordan Coleman — candidate page
Campaign website · Hancock County Democratic Party · hancockindems.com
“Advance mental health-informed public safety solutions”

Gary McDaniel

RepublicanIncumbent

Hancock County Commissioner (District 2)

The gist

Supports accepting a data center if the county benefits
Supports avoiding county tax increases after state tax reform

More about Gary

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Supports accepting a data center if the county benefits
Incumbent commissioner, nonprofit leader seek County Commissioner District 2 seat
News coverage · The Daily Reporter (Greenfield) · Aug 19, 2026 · greenfieldreporter.com
“I would rather get a data center and get benefits from it”
Supports avoiding county tax increases after state tax reform
Incumbent commissioner, nonprofit leader seek County Commissioner District 2 seat
News coverage · The Daily Reporter (Greenfield) · Aug 19, 2026 · greenfieldreporter.com
“he's hoping that the county will not have to raise taxes to recoup the lost revenue from the tax overhaul”

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