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County Commissioner, Daviess County

Eastern District

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

What this office does: Three county commissioners sit with the county judge/executive on the Daviess County Fiscal Court, which adopts the county budget and ordinances. Each seat belongs to a district, but every precinct in the county votes on all three.

Elected countywide: this seat is on every Daviess County precinct's ballot. Open seat: East Commissioner Janie Marksberry is not on the ballot.

CandidatesCompare by issue

Public safety

  • Joe HaganRepublican

    No documented position found.

  • Sagan StormDemocratic

    • Supports prioritizing public safety and honest communication

Economy & jobs

  • Joe HaganRepublican

    • Supports strong economic development so families can stay

  • Sagan StormDemocratic

    • Supports local careers for high school and college graduates

Environment & parks

  • Joe HaganRepublican

    • Supports balancing growth with preserving rural character

  • Sagan StormDemocratic

    No documented position found.

Government & transparency

  • Joe HaganRepublican

    • Pledges transparency and unity across jurisdictions and parties

  • Sagan StormDemocratic

    • Pledges to follow constituents' wishes over her own opinion

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; 4 issues covered in this race.