County

County Council Member, Owen County

District 3

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

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

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Lynda Sands

Republican

Navy veteran; former federal security specialist

The gist

Pledges to seek common solutions with other elected officials
Pledges decisions based on community needs, not politics

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Pledges to seek common solutions with other elected officials
2026 Primary: Owen County Council
Candidate questionnaire · The Owen News · Apr 3, 2026 · theowennews.org
“by working closely with the other elected officials to come to a common solution that works best for all taxpayers in our county.”
Pledges decisions based on community needs, not politics
2026 Primary: Owen County Council
Candidate questionnaire · The Owen News · Apr 3, 2026 · theowennews.org
“Making decisions based on what's best for the community.”

Mark Snapp

Democratic

Former Owen County councilman

The gist

Pledges careful spending to modernize county infrastructure

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Pledges careful spending to modernize county infrastructure
2026 Primary: Owen County Council
Candidate questionnaire · The Owen News · Apr 3, 2026 · theowennews.org
“My priority is ensuring every tax dollar is spent wisely to modernize our infrastructure and pave the way for Owen County’s future.”

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