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County Council Member, Jennings County

District 2

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1
Term
4 years
Candidates
2
Election
Nov 3, 2026

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

CandidatesCompare by issue

Kendall Wildey

Republican

Superintendent, Columbus Christian Schools

The gist

  • Supports linking education to workforce needs to keep young people
  • Pledges careful stewardship of taxpayer dollars
More about Kendall
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  1. Supports linking education to workforce needs to keep young people

    Three vie for District 2 county council seat (candidate questionnaire)

    Candidate questionnaire · North Vernon Plain Dealer & Sun (madisoncourier.com) · Apr 12, 2026 · madisoncourier.com

    “We must connect education with workforce needs and support responsible economic growth.”

  2. Pledges careful stewardship of taxpayer dollars

    Three vie for District 2 county council seat (candidate questionnaire)

    Candidate questionnaire · North Vernon Plain Dealer & Sun (madisoncourier.com) · Apr 12, 2026 · madisoncourier.com

    “I will work collaboratively, listen to our community, and be a careful steward of taxpayer dollars.”

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