County

Clerk of the Circuit Court, Tippecanoe County

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

What this office does: The clerk keeps the county's court records and collects court fees, and runs elections as secretary of the county election board.

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Carrie Sanders

Republican

The gist

Proposes a redesigned county election website
Pledges voter outreach aimed at young and first-time voters
Pledges to build on what already works in the office

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Proposes a redesigned county election website
VOTE411 Voter Guide: Tippecanoe County Clerk
Candidate questionnaire · League of Women Voters (VOTE411) · onyourballot.vote411.org
“One project I am developing through my election administration coursework is a redesign of our election website.”
Pledges voter outreach aimed at young and first-time voters
VOTE411 Voter Guide: Tippecanoe County Clerk
Candidate questionnaire · League of Women Voters (VOTE411) · onyourballot.vote411.org
“I will focus on outreach through schools, community organizations, events and social media, especially for young and first-time voters”
Pledges to build on what already works in the office
VOTE411 Voter Guide: Tippecanoe County Clerk
Candidate questionnaire · League of Women Voters (VOTE411) · onyourballot.vote411.org
“My goal is not change for the sake of change, but to build on what works”

Karan Benner

Democratic

The gist

Supports expanding early voting for a growing county
Supports civic education to prepare first-time voters

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Supports expanding early voting for a growing county
VOTE411 Voter Guide: Tippecanoe County Clerk
Candidate questionnaire · League of Women Voters (VOTE411) · onyourballot.vote411.org
“Expanding voting isn’t optional, it’s a necessary step to ensure access, reduce wait times, and meet the needs of a growing county.”
Karan Benner for County Clerk
Campaign website · Committee to Elect Karan Benner · karanforclerk.com
“she will prioritize transparency, expand early voting options, and educate voters about their rights”
Supports civic education to prepare first-time voters
VOTE411 Voter Guide: Tippecanoe County Clerk
Candidate questionnaire · League of Women Voters (VOTE411) · onyourballot.vote411.org
“work that helps young people prepare to vote for the first time.”

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