Hendricks County, IN elected officials: county commissioners, sheriff, school board and cities

Who holds every elected county, school board, city and special-district office in Hendricks County: 55 seats on 33 elected bodies. 46 seats were on the November 3, 2026 ballot; they update once the county certifies its results.

Board of Commissioners

Hendricks County Board of Commissioners

OfficeWho holds it nowNext term
County Commissioner, District 1Bob Gentry Republican sourceOn the Nov 3, 2026 ballot: count not certified yet
County Commissioner, District 2Dennis W Dawes Republican source
County Commissioner, District 3Brad Whicker Republican source

Hendricks County Council

OfficeWho holds it nowNext term
County Council Member, District 1David (Dave) Cox Republican sourceOn the Nov 3, 2026 ballot: count not certified yet
County Council Member, District 2Larry R Scott Republican sourceOn the Nov 3, 2026 ballot: count not certified yet
County Council Member, District 3Brad Whicker Republican sourceOn the Nov 3, 2026 ballot: count not certified yet
County Council Member, District 4Eric L Wathen Republican sourceOn the Nov 3, 2026 ballot: count not certified yet
County Council Member, At-largeLarry R Hesson Republican source
County Council Member, At-largeNancy Marsh Republican source
County Council Member, At-largeDavid L (Dave) Wyeth Republican source

County officers

OfficeWho holds it nowNext term
County AssessorNicole Lawson Republican sourceOn the Nov 3, 2026 ballot: count not certified yet
County AuditorAnn Stark Republican source
Clerk of the Circuit CourtMarjorie Pike Republican source
County CoronerDaniel M (Dan) Chubb Republican source
Prosecuting AttorneyLoren P. Delp Republican sourceOn the Nov 3, 2026 ballot: count not certified yet
County RecorderLaura Herzog Republican sourceOn the Nov 3, 2026 ballot: count not certified yet
SheriffJack Sadler Republican sourceOn the Nov 3, 2026 ballot: count not certified yet
County SurveyorDavid L Gaston Republican sourceOn the Nov 3, 2026 ballot: count not certified yet
County TreasurerDawn Mayhood Republican source

Cities and towns

How many local governments Hendricks County has

The Census Bureau's 2022 Census of Governments counts 44 local governments in Hendricks County. This page lists the ones whose offices are elected.

Kind of governmentCensus count (2022)Listed on this page
County government11
Cities, towns, villages and townships (11 municipal, 12 township)2312
School districts (school boards)60
Special districts (elected boards)140

Census Bureau, 2022 Census of Governments: Government Units Listing (census.gov).

About these counts

The Census Bureau counts every independent local government once, in the county it assigns it to: the one it mostly serves or where it's based. A city or district that crosses county lines is counted in only one county, so it may be listed on this page but counted elsewhere, or the other way around. Many special districts, such as housing authorities, have appointed boards, and some places have more than one elected body, so the two columns measure different things. School systems run by a county, city or the state aren't counted as separate governments, though their boards may be listed here; in some states the Bureau counts community or state colleges as school districts. The counts are as of 2022.

Who lives in Hendricks County

183,344people
38.5median ageU.S.: 38.9
$101,144 household incomeU.S.: $80,734
5.3%below the U.S.: 12.5%
39.5%of adults 25+ with a bachelor's degreeU.S.: 35.7%
$307,600median home valueU.S.: $332,700
2.6%unemployed (of the labor force)U.S.: 5.2%
7.3%born outside the U.S.U.S.: 14.1%
5.6%of adults are veteransU.S.: 6.2%
5.2%U.S.: 8.4%
47.4%of renting households pay of income on rentU.S.: 51.1%
16.9%of homeowners with a mortgage pay of income on housing costsU.S.: 28.1%

Race and Hispanic origin: Hispanic or Latino 5.2% · White 77.3% · Black 10% · Asian 3.3% · Other or more than one race 4.2% (Hispanic or Latino people can be of any race; the other groups are non-Hispanic.)

Census Bureau, 2020–2024 5-year estimates (data.census.gov).

About these figures

The American Community Survey asks about 3.5 million households a year about who lives there, their work, income, schooling and housing. The 5-year estimates pool 2020–2024 answers so that every county and district has enough of them. They're estimates with a (larger for smaller places), and they're different from the once-a-decade census count. "Median" means half are above and half below. Household income is before taxes and includes everyone in the household. The unemployment share here is the survey's five-year average, so it differs from the monthly rate in the BLS jobs report. Race and Hispanic origin are as people describe themselves.

Health insurance means any coverage, private or public (such as Medicaid or Medicare), when people answered; the share is of everyone except people on active military duty and people living in institutions such as prisons and nursing homes. The housing shares are of renting households, and of homeowners with a mortgage, for whom the Census Bureau can compute them (households with no income, or renters who pay no cash rent, are left out). Rent here is gross rent, rent plus utilities; owner costs include the mortgage, property taxes, insurance, utilities and fees.

Jobs in Hendricks County

3.1%September 2026, preliminary. A year earlier: 3.0%. Indiana: 3.7%.
3,301people unemployedSeptember 2026, preliminary.
102,232people employedSeptember 2026, preliminary. Counted where they live, not where they work.
105,533in the September 2026, preliminary.
Unemployment rate, yearly average, Hendricks County 0.0%1.3%2.7%4.0%5.4% 20162018202020222024

Yearly average unemployment rate, 2016–2025.

Every month, last two years
MonthRateUnemployedEmployedLabor force
September 2026 (preliminary)3.1%3,301102,232105,533
August 20263.0%3,160101,952105,112
July 20263.0%3,192102,748105,940
June 20263.1%3,241102,663105,904
May 20262.7%2,848102,395105,243
April 20262.2%2,282101,790104,072
March 20262.8%2,956101,258104,214
February 20263.0%3,094100,561103,655
January 20262.4%2,541101,903104,444
December 20252.1%2,138102,030104,168
November 20252.6%2,691102,650105,341
October 2025not collected (2025 federal shutdown)
September 20253.0%3,187102,905106,092
August 20253.2%3,423103,224106,647
July 20253.4%3,626103,566107,192
June 20253.2%3,430103,390106,820
May 20253.1%3,224102,442105,666
April 20252.6%2,724102,775105,499
March 20253.1%3,200101,699104,899
February 20253.3%3,453101,108104,561
January 20253.2%3,368101,556104,924
December 20242.8%2,965101,496104,461
November 20243.2%3,340101,728105,068
October 20243.1%3,293101,742105,035
Yearly averages
YearRateUnemployedEmployedLabor force
2025 (11 months)3.0%3,133102,486105,619
20243.3%3,414100,624104,038
20232.7%2,74098,364101,104
20222.4%2,40595,88698,291
20212.7%2,59092,01094,600
20205.1%4,67986,22290,901
20192.7%2,48889,68292,170
20182.9%2,58987,54290,131
20172.9%2,53085,19387,723
20163.4%2,97183,37286,343

Bureau of Labor Statistics, Local Area Unemployment Statistics, : BLS publishes county figures only that way, so they rise and fall with the seasons; compare a month with the same month a year earlier rather than with the month before. Indiana's figure above is on the same basis; seasonally adjusted, as in BLS's monthly state release, it was 3.4% in September 2026. The latest month is preliminary and is revised the next month, and BLS revises earlier years each spring. People are counted where they live. October 2025 wasn't collected during the 2025 federal government shutdown, so 2025's yearly average covers 11 months.

Quick answers

Who is the Hendricks County County Assessor?
Nicole Lawson (Republican) is the County Assessor of Hendricks County, Indiana. The seat was on the November 3, 2026 ballot; the count isn't certified yet.
Who is the Hendricks County County Auditor?
Ann Stark (Republican) is the County Auditor of Hendricks County, Indiana.
Who is the Hendricks County Clerk of the Circuit Court?
Marjorie Pike (Republican) is the Clerk of the Circuit Court of Hendricks County, Indiana.
Who is the Hendricks County County Coroner?
Daniel M (Dan) Chubb (Republican) is the County Coroner of Hendricks County, Indiana.
Who is the Hendricks County Prosecuting Attorney?
Loren P. Delp (Republican) is the Prosecuting Attorney of Hendricks County, Indiana. The seat was on the November 3, 2026 ballot; the count isn't certified yet.
Who is the Hendricks County County Recorder?
Laura Herzog (Republican) is the County Recorder of Hendricks County, Indiana. The seat was on the November 3, 2026 ballot; the count isn't certified yet.
Who is the Hendricks County Sheriff?
Jack Sadler (Republican) is the Sheriff of Hendricks County, Indiana. The seat was on the November 3, 2026 ballot; the count isn't certified yet.
Who is the Hendricks County County Surveyor?
David L Gaston (Republican) is the County Surveyor of Hendricks County, Indiana. The seat was on the November 3, 2026 ballot; the count isn't certified yet.
Who is the Hendricks County County Treasurer?
Dawn Mayhood (Republican) is the County Treasurer of Hendricks County, Indiana.
Who are the Hendricks County commissioners?
Bob Gentry (District 1); Dennis W Dawes (District 2); Brad Whicker (District 3); David (Dave) Cox (County Council Member, District 1); Larry R Scott (County Council Member, District 2); Brad Whicker (County Council Member, District 3); Eric L Wathen (County Council Member, District 4); Larry R Hesson (County Council Member, At-large); Nancy Marsh (County Council Member, At-large); David L (Dave) Wyeth (County Council Member, At-large).
What is the population of Hendricks County?
About 183,344 people, with a median age of 38.5; the median household income is $101,144 and 5.3% live below the poverty line (Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates).
What is the unemployment rate in Hendricks County?
3.1% in September 2026 (preliminary): 3,301 people unemployed in a labor force of 105,533, against 3.0% a year earlier (Bureau of Labor Statistics, Local Area Unemployment Statistics, not seasonally adjusted).
How many local governments are there in Hendricks County?
44 in the Census Bureau's 2022 Census of Governments: 1 county, 11 municipal, 12 township, 6 school district and 14 special district governments.
What cities and towns are in Hendricks County?
22: Brown Township, Brown Township, Center Township, Center Township, Clay Township, Clay Township, Eel River Township, Franklin Township, Franklin Township, Guilford Township, Guilford Township, Liberty Township, Liberty Township, Lincoln Township, Lincoln Township, Marion Township, Marion Township, Middle Township, Middle Township, Union Township, Union Township, Washington Township. Each has its own page with its mayor and council.

Officeholders as of November 6, 2026, from the Indiana Election Division's certified results of each seat's last election (the 2022 and 2024 generals and the 2023 municipal election, on enr.indianavoters.in.gov); county vacancies are filled by party caucus, so officials appointed since then may differ; each name links to its source. Officials change between elections (appointments, resignations), and the body's own website is the authority. Party is shown only for offices elected on a partisan ballot.

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