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Township Trustee, Wayne Township

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Term
4 years
Candidates
2
Election
Nov 3, 2026

What this office does: The township trustee runs Wayne Township: township assistance for residents in need, and in many townships fire protection and cemeteries.

CandidatesCompare by issue

Taxes & budget

  • Kent E. WellsRepublican

    • Proposes a business-funded trust fund for assistance shortfalls.

  • Jeb BardonDemocratic

    • Led merger of township EMS into Indianapolis EMS.
    • Pledges to keep rebuilding township reserves.

Health & human services

  • Kent E. WellsRepublican

    • Proposes transportation help for people seeking assistance.

  • Jeb BardonDemocratic

    • Offered online assistance applications and a 24/7 drop box.

Government & transparency

  • Kent E. WellsRepublican

    • Proposes shifting township assistance duties to the state FSSA.

  • Jeb BardonDemocratic

    • Supports sharing purchasing, insurance and staff with other townships.

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; 3 issues covered in this race.