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County Commissioner, Starke County

District 2

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Term
4 years
Candidates
2
Election
Nov 3, 2026

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

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E. Todd Leinbach

Republican

Starke County Council member

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  • Proposed ending county funding for the economic development foundationIn office
  • Voted to draft a ban on new utility-scale energy projectsIn office

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More about E.
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  1. Proposed ending county funding for the economic development foundation

    Starke County Council discusses financial transparency of Economic Development Foundation

    News coverage · WKVI · Aug 19, 2026 · wkvi.com

    “Leinbach made a motion to discontinue funding the Economic Development Foundation.”

  2. Voted to draft a ban on new utility-scale energy projects

    Starke County Plan Commission passes motion proposing ordinance prohibiting new energy infrastructure

    News coverage · WKVI · Mar 13, 2026 · wkvi.com

    “The motion was seconded by Plan Commission member Todd Leinbach and passed unanimously.”

Bryan Harold Cavender

Independent

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No documented position found.

More about Bryan

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