Spencer County, IN elected officials: county commissioners, sheriff, school board and cities
Who holds every elected county, school board, city and special-district office in Spencer County: 41 seats on 29 elected bodies. 32 seats were on the November 3, 2026 ballot; they update once the county certifies its results.
Board of Commissioners
Spencer County Board of Commissioners
| Office | Who holds it now | Next term |
|---|---|---|
| County Commissioner, District 1 | Jim Seiler Republican source | On the Nov 3, 2026 ballot: count not certified yet |
| County Commissioner, District 2 | Heather J Gries Republican source | |
| County Commissioner, District 3 | Malcolm (Mac) Webb Republican source |
Spencer County Council
| Office | Who holds it now | Next term |
|---|---|---|
| County Council Member, District 1 | Steve Haaff Republican source | On the Nov 3, 2026 ballot: count not certified yet |
| County Council Member, District 2 | Susan Kirkpatrick Harris Republican source | On the Nov 3, 2026 ballot: count not certified yet |
| County Council Member, District 3 | David Fromme Republican source | On the Nov 3, 2026 ballot: count not certified yet |
| County Council Member, District 4 | Justin Grose Republican source | On the Nov 3, 2026 ballot: count not certified yet |
| County Council Member, At-large | David Gogel Republican source | |
| County Council Member, At-large | Aaron Patrick Benton Republican source | |
| County Council Member, At-large | Brian E Greulich Republican source |
County officers
| Office | Who holds it now | Next term |
|---|---|---|
| County Assessor | Melissa N Woolard Republican source | On the Nov 3, 2026 ballot: count not certified yet |
| County Auditor | Melissa Bunner Republican source | On the Nov 3, 2026 ballot: count not certified yet |
| Clerk of the Circuit Court | Darrell (Heavy) Stephens Republican source | |
| County Coroner | Layla C Thayer Republican source | On the Nov 3, 2026 ballot: count not certified yet |
| Prosecuting Attorney | Megan Bennet Republican source | On the Nov 3, 2026 ballot: count not certified yet |
| County Recorder | Kensie Coultas Republican source | |
| Sheriff | Sherri Heichelbech Republican source | On the Nov 3, 2026 ballot: count not certified yet |
| County Surveyor | Tyler Daming Republican source | |
| County Treasurer | Elaine Jones Republican source |
Cities and towns
How many local governments Spencer County has
The Census Bureau's 2022 Census of Governments counts 28 local governments in Spencer 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 (7 municipal, 9 township) | 16 | 9 |
| School districts (school boards) | 2 | 0 |
| Special districts (elected boards) | 9 | 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 Spencer County
Race and Hispanic origin: Hispanic or Latino 3.6% · White 93.2% · Black 0.6% · Asian 0.2% · Other or more than one race 2.4% (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 Spencer County
Every month, last two years
| Month | Rate | Unemployed | Employed | Labor force |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| September 2026 (preliminary) | 3.4% | 350 | 9,931 | 10,281 |
| August 2026 | 3.1% | 320 | 10,152 | 10,472 |
| July 2026 | 3.0% | 324 | 10,341 | 10,665 |
| June 2026 | 3.1% | 339 | 10,586 | 10,925 |
| May 2026 | 2.8% | 300 | 10,430 | 10,730 |
| April 2026 | 2.2% | 224 | 9,767 | 9,991 |
| March 2026 | 3.1% | 303 | 9,332 | 9,635 |
| February 2026 | 3.7% | 348 | 9,157 | 9,505 |
| January 2026 | 3.0% | 284 | 9,143 | 9,427 |
| December 2025 | 2.3% | 224 | 9,321 | 9,545 |
| November 2025 | 3.0% | 286 | 9,296 | 9,582 |
| October 2025 | not collected (2025 federal shutdown) | |||
| September 2025 | 3.1% | 315 | 9,989 | 10,304 |
| August 2025 | 3.2% | 338 | 10,205 | 10,543 |
| July 2025 | 3.4% | 367 | 10,443 | 10,810 |
| June 2025 | 3.2% | 348 | 10,667 | 11,015 |
| May 2025 | 3.1% | 330 | 10,313 | 10,643 |
| April 2025 | 2.9% | 294 | 9,821 | 10,115 |
| March 2025 | 3.5% | 345 | 9,378 | 9,723 |
| February 2025 | 4.2% | 403 | 9,147 | 9,550 |
| January 2025 | 4.3% | 408 | 9,091 | 9,499 |
| December 2024 | 3.4% | 329 | 9,252 | 9,581 |
| November 2024 | 3.9% | 372 | 9,208 | 9,580 |
| October 2024 | 3.6% | 364 | 9,830 | 10,194 |
Yearly averages
| Year | Rate | Unemployed | Employed | Labor force |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 (11 months) | 3.3% | 333 | 9,788 | 10,121 |
| 2024 | 3.9% | 394 | 9,775 | 10,169 |
| 2023 | 3.2% | 320 | 9,790 | 10,110 |
| 2022 | 2.8% | 280 | 9,594 | 9,874 |
| 2021 | 3.2% | 317 | 9,508 | 9,825 |
| 2020 | 6.1% | 590 | 9,145 | 9,735 |
| 2019 | 3.3% | 334 | 9,897 | 10,231 |
| 2018 | 3.4% | 355 | 9,979 | 10,334 |
| 2017 | 3.5% | 363 | 9,906 | 10,269 |
| 2016 | 4.3% | 441 | 9,888 | 10,329 |
Quick answers
- Who is the Spencer County County Assessor?
- Melissa N Woolard (Republican) is the County Assessor of Spencer County, Indiana. The seat was on the November 3, 2026 ballot; the count isn't certified yet.
- Who is the Spencer County County Auditor?
- Melissa Bunner (Republican) is the County Auditor of Spencer County, Indiana. The seat was on the November 3, 2026 ballot; the count isn't certified yet.
- Who is the Spencer County Clerk of the Circuit Court?
- Darrell (Heavy) Stephens (Republican) is the Clerk of the Circuit Court of Spencer County, Indiana.
- Who is the Spencer County County Coroner?
- Layla C Thayer (Republican) is the County Coroner of Spencer County, Indiana. The seat was on the November 3, 2026 ballot; the count isn't certified yet.
- Who is the Spencer County Prosecuting Attorney?
- Megan Bennet (Republican) is the Prosecuting Attorney of Spencer County, Indiana. The seat was on the November 3, 2026 ballot; the count isn't certified yet.
- Who is the Spencer County County Recorder?
- Kensie Coultas (Republican) is the County Recorder of Spencer County, Indiana.
- Who is the Spencer County Sheriff?
- Sherri Heichelbech (Republican) is the Sheriff of Spencer County, Indiana. The seat was on the November 3, 2026 ballot; the count isn't certified yet.
- Who is the Spencer County County Surveyor?
- Tyler Daming (Republican) is the County Surveyor of Spencer County, Indiana.
- Who is the Spencer County County Treasurer?
- Elaine Jones (Republican) is the County Treasurer of Spencer County, Indiana.
- Who are the Spencer County commissioners?
- Jim Seiler (District 1); Heather J Gries (District 2); Malcolm (Mac) Webb (District 3); Steve Haaff (County Council Member, District 1); Susan Kirkpatrick Harris (County Council Member, District 2); David Fromme (County Council Member, District 3); Justin Grose (County Council Member, District 4); David Gogel (County Council Member, At-large); Aaron Patrick Benton (County Council Member, At-large); Brian E Greulich (County Council Member, At-large).
- What is the population of Spencer County?
- About 19,955 people, with a median age of 44.4; the median household income is $74,506 and 7.5% live below the poverty line (Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates).
- What is the unemployment rate in Spencer County?
- 3.4% in September 2026 (preliminary): 350 people unemployed in a labor force of 10,281, against 3.1% a year earlier (Bureau of Labor Statistics, Local Area Unemployment Statistics, not seasonally adjusted).
- How many local governments are there in Spencer County?
- 28 in the Census Bureau's 2022 Census of Governments: 1 county, 7 municipal, 9 township, 2 school district and 9 special district governments.
- What cities and towns are in Spencer County?
- 18: Carter Township, Carter Township, Clay Township, Clay Township, Grass Township, Grass Township, Hammond Township, Hammond Township, Harrison Township, Harrison Township, Huff Township, Huff Township, Jackson Township, Jackson Township, Luce Township, Luce Township, Ohio Township, Ohio Township. Each has its own page with its mayor and council.
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