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Knox County Voters Pick Sheriff, Recorder and a Long List of Local Boards

By John Szink Nov 3, 2026 | 9:02 PM

Knox County voters decided contested races for sheriff, recorder and nearly every township and town office on the ballot Tuesday.

Republican Dan Short defeated Democrat Brian Hagen for Knox County Sheriff while Republican Vickie Bottoms defeated Democrat Lisa Ritterskamp for County Recorder.

Juan Fuller was elected Monroe City Clerk Treasurer.

Republicans Jeff Hageman and Michael Johnson and Democrat Clayton Groves were elected to the Monroe City Town Council.

Republican Tara Sydow defeated incumbent Democrat Terry Goff for Vigo Township Trustee.

Republicans Irene Hanger and Jason Irvine and Democrat Cecil Meeks were elected to the Busseron Township Board.

Republicans David Bruner and Michael Kohlhouse and Democrat Stephen Rusch were elected to the Johnson Township Board.

Incumbent Republican Scott Brown and Incumbent Democrats Doug Hatton and Alan Hutchens were reelected to the Palmyra Township Board.

Incumbent Democrat Shelly McCrary was reelected as Steen Township Trustee.

Chris Harmon, Isaac Brock, and Duane Chattin were elected to the Vincennes Township Board.

Republican Tammy Todd defeated incumbent Washington Township Trustee Brian Stephens.

Patrick Hutchison and Lynn Rupple Bobe were elected at-large to the Vincennes School Board while Donald Osburn was elected to the North Knox School Board District “B.”

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