Voters: Please make sure you are registered to vote at your current license/ID address no later than April 7th, 2026. You can update/register to vote at the clerk’s office, BMV, or online at http://www.indianavoters.com/.
Candidates: Republican and Democratic candidates filing period will be January 7th to February 6that NOON. Candidates must be registered to vote in their respective district no later than the deadline for filing to run for office. Candidates must have voted for their respective party in the last two (2) primary elections. More information can be found on the Indiana Secretary of State website at in.gov/sos. Forms are available at the Clerk’s office. Independent and minor party candidates’ filing period will be January 7th to June 30th by NOON.
The following local offices will be on the May 5th Primary Ballot:
Marin County Assessor
Martin County Clerk
Martin County Prosecuting Attorney
Martin County Sheriff
Martin County Commissioner District #2
Martin County Council District #1
Martin County Council District #2
Martin County Council District #3
Martin County Council District #4
Perry Township Trustee
Perry Township Board, 3 positions
Rutherford Township Trustee
Rutherford Township Board, 3 positions
Center Township Trustee
Center Township Board
Halbert Township Trustee
Halbert Township Board
Mitcheltree Township Trustee
Mitcheltree Township Board
Lost River Trustee
Lost River Board
Democrat Precinct Committeeman for:
Perry #1 Mitcheltree
Perry #2 North Center
Perry #3 South Center
Perry #4 Lost River
Perry #5 East Memphis
Perry #6 West Memphis
Perry #7 North Halbert
Crane South Halbert
Rutherford Southeast Halbert
Shoals Town Council (vote for 3)
Shoals Clerk Treasurer
Crane Town Council (vote for 3)
Crane Clerk Treasurer
Questions can be directed to the Martin County Clerk’s Office at 812-247-3651.
State Convention Delegates (4 Republican at-large, 2 Democrat at-large): Please be aware the Indiana State Convention you are agreeing to attend when filing for this position will be on the following dates and places and you will be responsible for your own cost:
Republican State Convention June 19-20-2026
Grand Wayne Convention Center
120 West Jefferson Blvd
Fort Wayne, IN 46802
More info at www.indiana.gop/2026-state-convention
Democratic State Convention June 6th, 2026
Indiana Marriott Downtown
Indiana Convention Center Downtown
350 West Maryland Street
Indianapolis, IN 46225
More info at www.indems.org/2026-state-convention-central/