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Town Council Member, Town of Schererville

Ward 4

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

What this office does: The council is the Town of Schererville's legislative body: it passes ordinances and adopts the budget, and in a town also runs town government.

CandidatesCompare by issue

Economy & jobs

  • Dan ElzingaRepublican

    • Pledges action on long-stalled Illiana Speedway site

  • Tom SchmittDemocratic

    No documented position found.

Government & transparency

  • Dan ElzingaRepublican

    • Opposes spending on studies without results

  • Tom SchmittDemocratic

    No documented position found.

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; 2 issues covered in this race.