Due to the impact of last week’s winter storm, the filing deadline was extended to noon today / Monday, February 7, 2022. Thanks to Amanda Lewellyn and Lori Dickinson of the Greene County Voter Registration Office for their response to requests from GreeneStreets for updates throughout the filing period. Now that the filing window has closed, this is the final list of candidates who will appear on the ballot in the May Primary.

2022 Greene County Candidates

The following candidates have filed their declaration of candidacy as of Monday, February 7, 2022:

For Greene County Clerk:

Stuart A. Dowden, Republican

For Greene County Assessor:

Dawn Abrams, Republican

For Greene County Auditor:

Heather Perry, Republican

For Greene County Commissioner, District 3:

Rick Graves, Republican

For Greene County Coroner:

Joe Graves, Republican
Brian F. Gainey, Democratic

For Greene County Council, District 1:

Randall Brown, Republican

For Greene County Council, District 2:

Kelly Zimmerly, Republican

For Greene County Council, District 3:

Ron Lehman, Republican

For Greene County Council, District 4:

Brent A. Murray, Democratic

For Greene County Recorder:

Sarah Bender, Republican

For Greene County Sheriff:

George Dallaire, Republican
Bryan K. Woodall, Republican

For Greene County Prosecutor, 63rd Judicial Circuit:

Jarrod D. Holtsclaw, Republican

For Precinct Committeeman, Stockton 1:

Kay A. Sullivan, Democratic

For Precinct Committeeman, Stockton 2:

Sharon K. Sparks, Democratic

For Precinct Committeeman, Stockton 3:

Jeff Lehman, Democratic

For Precinct Committeeman, Stockton 4:

Barry L. Miller, Democratic

For Precinct Committeeman, Stockton 6:

Tammy K. Wright, Democratic

For Precinct Committeeman, Stockton 7:

Kevin W. Lehman, Democratic

For Precinct Committeeman, Wright 2:

Peggy Anne Sluder, Democratic

For Precinct Committeeman, Wright 5:

Robert Boruff, Democratic

For Precinct Committeeman, Taylor:

Lori A. Brown, Democratic

For Precinct Committeeman, Richland 1:

Mary Puntney, Democratic

For Precinct Committeeman, Richland 2:

Brian Gainey, Democratic

For Precinct Committeeman, Richland 3:

Teressa Smith, Democratic

For Precinct Committeeman, Jackson:

Cam Trampke, Democratic
Thomas Jochim, Democratic

For Precinct Committeeman, Beech Creek 1:

David Bradley (Brad) Crites, Democratic

For Precinct Committeeman, Fairplay:

Steve Lindsey, Democratic

For Precinct Committeeman, Washington 2:

Michelle Emmons, Democratic

For Precinct Committeeman, Jefferson 1:

Terry L. Koons, Democratic

For Township Board Member, Stockton Township:

Charles “Charlie”. Cox, Democratic
James A. Gregory, Democratic
Dennis (Zed) Gentry, Democratic
George N. Skeel, Democratic

For Township Board Member, Richland Township:

Leon Allen, Republican
Larry “Joe” Ellis, Republican
Judy Jordan Wise, Republican

For Township Board Member, Center Township:

W. Edward Cullison, Republican
Debbie Jackson, Democratic
Gage Pope, Republican

For Township Board Member, Jackson Township:

Paul “Buck” Cullison, Republican
Martha (Cullison) Miller, Republican
Billy A. Combs, Republican

For Township Board Member, Wright Township:

Bob Boruff, Democratic
Jay B. Criss, Democratic
Kristopher J. Landry, Democratic

For Township Board Member, Beech Creek Township:

Gary L. Hudson, Republican
Donald Otto Prow, Republican
Clint A. Pfaff, Republican

For Township Board Member, Grant Township:

Keith J. Jones, Republican
Jo Ellen Laughlin, Republican
Randolph R. Miller, Republican

For Township Board Member, Stafford Township:

Shari A. Hostetter, Republican

For Township Board Member, Jefferson Township:

Vern L. Spoor, Republican
Dennis Cullison, Republican
Danielle Banning, Republican
Terry L. Koons, Democratic
Charles A. Strickler, Republican

For Township Board Member, Taylor Township:

Randall R. Baker, Democratic
Edward Strong, Republican

For Township Board Member, Smith Township:

Tracy Stone, Republican
James W. Stahl, Republican

For Township Board Member, Fairplay Township:

Jake White, Republican
Stephanie D. Hill, Democratic
Steve Lindsey, Democratic

For Township Board Member, Cass Township:

Rebecca Arthur, Democratic
Dured L. Townsend, Democratic
Hiedi Ann Wesner, Republican

For Township Board Member, Washington Township:

Scott Kaho, Republican
Tracy (Hasler) Norris, Democratic
Eric T. Waggoner, Republican

For Smith Township Trustee:

Terry Blanton, Republican

For Richland Township Trustee:

Sue Brown, Republican

For Stafford Township Trustee:

Justin Dale, Republican

For Jefferson Township Trustee:

Risa R. Dyar, Republican

For Grant Township Trustee:

Melonie Graves, Republican

For Jackson Township Trustee:

Seth Wagner, Republican

For Taylor Township Trustee:

Kristi K Hartzburg, Democratic

For Center Township Trustee:

Garry “Spec” Jackson, Republican

For Stockton Township Trustee:

Donna J. Smith, Democratic

For Highland Township Trustee:

Brian Kollmeyer, Republican

For Beech Creek Township Trustee:

Gregory A. (Greg) Thacker, Republican

For Wright Township Trustee:

Donna J. McNabb, Republican

For Fairplay Township Trustee:

Aleta C. Crowe, Republican

For Washington Township Trustee:

Jay D. Kaho, Republican

For Cass Township Trustee:

Lucas Sipes, Democratic

For State Representative, District 45:

Jeff Ellington, Republican
Bruce Borders, Republican

For State Senator, District 39:

Eric Bassler, Republican

For U.S. Representative, Eighth District:

Larry D. Bucshon, Republican
Ray McCormick, Democratic
Adnan H. Dhahir, Democratic
Peter F. H. Priest II, Democratic

For U.S. Senator:

Todd Young, Republican
Valerie McCray, Democratic
Thomas M. McDermott, Jr., Democratic
Danny Niederberger, Republican
Haneefah Khaaliq, Democratic

Greene County Republican Convention Delegates:

Rhonda L. Dowden
Stuart A. Dowden
Leonard Huffman
Donald Otto Prow
Julia A. Bartlow
Mark Bartlow
Melonie Graves
Rick Graves
Andrea Ford
Scott A. Goad
Mark Owens
Larry H. Roseberry, Jr.
Paul F. Clark II
Hope Ellington
Jeffrey R. Ellington
Gary L. Milhoan

Greene County Democratic Convention Delegates:

Cam Trampke, at-large

According to Amanda Lewellyn of the Voter Registration Office, here are the offices that will be on the ballot this year:

Assessor
Auditor
Clerk
Recorder
Commissioner, District 3
Coroner
Prosecutor
County Council Member, District 1
County Council Member, District 2
County Council Member, District 3
County Council Member, District 4
Sheriff
Township Trustees
Township Advisory Boards
Precinct Committeeman – Democrats only
State Delegates – in Primary Election only

Democrats – six seats, at-large
Republicans – 11 seats, at-large

School Boards – in General Election only, not in Primary Election… Note: The filing window for school boards is different - it runs from July 27 – August 26

Bloomfield School Board
- District 1, Richland – two seats
- District 2, Highland – one seat
- District 3, Taylor – one seat
Eastern School Board
- Beech Creek – one seat
- Center – one seat
- Jackson – one seat
Linton School Board
- District 1, City – one seat
- District 2, Township – one seat
- District 3, At-Large – one seat
Shakamak School Board
- District 2, Jasonville – two seats
- District 3, Wright – one seat
WRV School Board
- District 2, Stafford – one seat
- District 4, Fairplay and Cass – one seat
- District 6, Jefferson 2 – one seat
- At-Large – one seat

If you have any questions about running for office, eligibility, about how to file your candidacy, about your districts, or any other concern, contact the Greene County Voter Registration Office in the Greene County Clerk’s Office on the second floor of the Greene County Courthouse by calling 812-384-2015 to talk to Amanda Lewellyn or Lori Dickinson.