Jefferson County, IN elected officials: county commissioners, sheriff, school board and cities
Who holds every elected county, school board, city and special-district office in Jefferson County: 53 seats on 29 elected bodies. 31 seats were on the November 3, 2026 ballot; they update once the county certifies its results.
Board of Commissioners
Jefferson County Board of Commissioners
| Office | Who holds it now | Next term |
|---|---|---|
| County Commissioner, Lower District | David Bramer Republican source | |
| County Commissioner, Middle District | Robert Little Republican source | |
| County Commissioner, Upper District | Ron Lee Republican source | On the Nov 3, 2026 ballot: count not certified yet |
Jefferson County Council
| Office | Who holds it now | Next term |
|---|---|---|
| County Council Member, District 1 | Ray Denning Republican source | On the Nov 3, 2026 ballot: count not certified yet |
| County Council Member, District 2 | Chris Shelton Republican source | On the Nov 3, 2026 ballot: count not certified yet |
| County Council Member, District 3 | Ray Black, Jr. Republican source | On the Nov 3, 2026 ballot: count not certified yet |
| County Council Member, District 4 | Dwayne May Republican source | On the Nov 3, 2026 ballot: count not certified yet |
| County Council Member, At-large | Gary Copeland Republican source | |
| County Council Member, At-large | Heather Traylor Foy Republican source | |
| County Council Member, At-large | Pam Crozier Republican source |
County officers
| Office | Who holds it now | Next term |
|---|---|---|
| County Assessor | Amanda Creech Republican source | On the Nov 3, 2026 ballot: count not certified yet |
| County Auditor | Heather Huff Republican source | On the Nov 3, 2026 ballot: count not certified yet |
| Clerk of the Circuit Court | Tabatha Eblen Republican source | On the Nov 3, 2026 ballot: count not certified yet |
| County Coroner | Joshua Daniel Webb Republican source | |
| Prosecuting Attorney | David R. Sutter Democratic source | On the Nov 3, 2026 ballot: count not certified yet |
| County Recorder | Amy Storm Stephens Republican source | |
| Sheriff | Ben Flint Republican source | On the Nov 3, 2026 ballot: count not certified yet |
| County Surveyor | Mike Pittman Republican source | |
| County Treasurer | Meghan Crowley Hoskins Republican source |
Cities and towns
How many local governments Jefferson County has
The Census Bureau's 2022 Census of Governments counts 20 local governments in Jefferson County. This page lists the ones whose offices are elected.
| Kind of government | Census count (2022) | Listed on this page |
|---|---|---|
| County government | 1 | 1 |
| Cities, towns, villages and townships (4 municipal, 10 township) | 14 | 11 |
| School districts (school boards) | 2 | 0 |
| Special districts (elected boards) | 3 | 0 |
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 Jefferson County
Race and Hispanic origin: Hispanic or Latino 3.5% · White 91% · Black 1% · Asian 0.8% · Other or more than one race 3.7% (Hispanic or Latino people can be of any race; the other groups are non-Hispanic.)
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 Jefferson County
Every month, last two years
| Month | Rate | Unemployed | Employed | Labor force |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| September 2026 (preliminary) | 3.7% | 572 | 14,914 | 15,486 |
| August 2026 | 3.5% | 539 | 14,707 | 15,246 |
| July 2026 | 3.6% | 553 | 14,649 | 15,202 |
| June 2026 | 3.6% | 557 | 14,960 | 15,517 |
| May 2026 | 3.2% | 502 | 15,014 | 15,516 |
| April 2026 | 2.6% | 395 | 14,900 | 15,295 |
| March 2026 | 3.3% | 515 | 14,899 | 15,414 |
| February 2026 | 3.6% | 555 | 14,866 | 15,421 |
| January 2026 | 3.0% | 459 | 14,904 | 15,363 |
| December 2025 | 2.6% | 390 | 14,904 | 15,294 |
| November 2025 | 3.2% | 497 | 14,916 | 15,413 |
| October 2025 | not collected (2025 federal shutdown) | |||
| September 2025 | 3.7% | 568 | 14,917 | 15,485 |
| August 2025 | 4.0% | 617 | 14,813 | 15,430 |
| July 2025 | 4.3% | 665 | 14,726 | 15,391 |
| June 2025 | 3.9% | 611 | 15,038 | 15,649 |
| May 2025 | 3.6% | 562 | 14,905 | 15,467 |
| April 2025 | 3.4% | 531 | 15,053 | 15,584 |
| March 2025 | 3.8% | 598 | 15,237 | 15,835 |
| February 2025 | 4.1% | 646 | 15,220 | 15,866 |
| January 2025 | 3.9% | 616 | 15,139 | 15,755 |
| December 2024 | 3.3% | 514 | 14,995 | 15,509 |
| November 2024 | 3.6% | 567 | 14,997 | 15,564 |
| October 2024 | 3.6% | 556 | 14,937 | 15,493 |
Yearly averages
| Year | Rate | Unemployed | Employed | Labor force |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 (11 months) | 3.7% | 573 | 14,988 | 15,561 |
| 2024 | 3.8% | 581 | 14,852 | 15,433 |
| 2023 | 3.2% | 484 | 14,630 | 15,114 |
| 2022 | 2.9% | 435 | 14,620 | 15,055 |
| 2021 | 3.5% | 527 | 14,437 | 14,964 |
| 2020 | 7.7% | 1,144 | 13,808 | 14,952 |
| 2019 | 3.4% | 520 | 14,612 | 15,132 |
| 2018 | 3.5% | 522 | 14,605 | 15,127 |
| 2017 | 3.8% | 566 | 14,501 | 15,067 |
| 2016 | 4.7% | 712 | 14,566 | 15,278 |
Quick answers
- Who is the Jefferson County County Assessor?
- Amanda Creech (Republican) is the County Assessor of Jefferson County, Indiana. The seat was on the November 3, 2026 ballot; the count isn't certified yet.
- Who is the Jefferson County County Auditor?
- Heather Huff (Republican) is the County Auditor of Jefferson County, Indiana. The seat was on the November 3, 2026 ballot; the count isn't certified yet.
- Who is the Jefferson County Clerk of the Circuit Court?
- Tabatha Eblen (Republican) is the Clerk of the Circuit Court of Jefferson County, Indiana. The seat was on the November 3, 2026 ballot; the count isn't certified yet.
- Who is the Jefferson County County Coroner?
- Joshua Daniel Webb (Republican) is the County Coroner of Jefferson County, Indiana.
- Who is the Jefferson County Prosecuting Attorney?
- David R. Sutter (Democratic) is the Prosecuting Attorney of Jefferson County, Indiana. The seat was on the November 3, 2026 ballot; the count isn't certified yet.
- Who is the Jefferson County County Recorder?
- Amy Storm Stephens (Republican) is the County Recorder of Jefferson County, Indiana.
- Who is the Jefferson County Sheriff?
- Ben Flint (Republican) is the Sheriff of Jefferson County, Indiana. The seat was on the November 3, 2026 ballot; the count isn't certified yet.
- Who is the Jefferson County County Surveyor?
- Mike Pittman (Republican) is the County Surveyor of Jefferson County, Indiana.
- Who is the Jefferson County County Treasurer?
- Meghan Crowley Hoskins (Republican) is the County Treasurer of Jefferson County, Indiana.
- Who are the Jefferson County commissioners?
- David Bramer (Lower District); Robert Little (Middle District); Ron Lee (Upper District); Ray Denning (County Council Member, District 1); Chris Shelton (County Council Member, District 2); Ray Black, Jr. (County Council Member, District 3); Dwayne May (County Council Member, District 4); Gary Copeland (County Council Member, At-large); Heather Traylor Foy (County Council Member, At-large); Pam Crozier (County Council Member, At-large).
- What is the population of Jefferson County?
- About 32,998 people, with a median age of 41.8; the median household income is $64,577 and 12.3% live below the poverty line (Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates).
- What is the unemployment rate in Jefferson County?
- 3.7% in September 2026 (preliminary): 572 people unemployed in a labor force of 15,486, against 3.7% a year earlier (Bureau of Labor Statistics, Local Area Unemployment Statistics, not seasonally adjusted).
- How many local governments are there in Jefferson County?
- 20 in the Census Bureau's 2022 Census of Governments: 1 county, 4 municipal, 10 township, 2 school district and 3 special district governments.
- What cities and towns are in Jefferson County?
- 18: Graham Township, Hanover Township, Hanover Township, Lancaster Township, Madison, Madison, Madison Township, Madison Township, Milton Township, Monroe Township, Republican Township, Republican Township, Saluda Township, Saluda Township, Shelby Township, Shelby Township, Smyrna Township, Smyrna Township. Each has its own page with its mayor and council.
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