Township, city & town

Township Trustee, Center Township

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

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

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Kevin Hagen

Democratic

Former nursing home administrator

The gist

Pledges fair, timely help delivered with dignity
Pledges an office that answers calls and returns them
Supports nonprofit partnerships to stretch township dollars

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Pledges fair, timely help delivered with dignity
VOTE411 Voter Guide: Center Township Trustee (Porter County)
Candidate questionnaire · League of Women Voters (VOTE411) · onyourballot.vote411.org
“I’ll make sure assistance is fair, timely, and focused on helping folks get back on their feet.”
Pledges an office that answers calls and returns them
VOTE411 Voter Guide: Center Township Trustee (Porter County)
Candidate questionnaire · League of Women Voters (VOTE411) · onyourballot.vote411.org
“I’ll run an office that answers the phone, returns calls, and helps people understand their options without unnecessary red tape.”
Supports nonprofit partnerships to stretch township dollars
VOTE411 Voter Guide: Center Township Trustee (Porter County)
Candidate questionnaire · League of Women Voters (VOTE411) · onyourballot.vote411.org
“work with local nonprofits and community partners so we can do more for our neighbors with the resources we have”

Chuck Harris

Republican

Porter County Recorder; former county coroner

The gist

Proposes a new township facility for private assistance visits
Supports nonprofit partnerships to expand resident assistance
Pledges updated website and outreach on township help

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Proposes a new township facility for private assistance visits
VOTE411 Voter Guide: Center Township Trustee (Porter County)
Candidate questionnaire · League of Women Voters (VOTE411) · onyourballot.vote411.org
“I will work to secure a new township facility that provides adequate space and privacy so residents can seek help with dignity.”
Supports nonprofit partnerships to expand resident assistance
VOTE411 Voter Guide: Center Township Trustee (Porter County)
Candidate questionnaire · League of Women Voters (VOTE411) · onyourballot.vote411.org
“I will strengthen partnerships with local nonprofits and community organizations to expand resources, reduce duplication, and better support residents facing hardship.”
Pledges updated website and outreach on township help
VOTE411 Voter Guide: Center Township Trustee (Porter County)
Candidate questionnaire · League of Women Voters (VOTE411) · onyourballot.vote411.org
“This includes increasing our online presence through an updated website and active social media”

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