Sullivan County, IN elected officials: county commissioners, sheriff, school board and cities
Who holds every elected county, school board, city and special-district office in Sullivan County: 37 seats on 29 elected bodies. 28 seats were on the November 3, 2026 ballot; they update once the county certifies its results.
Board of Commissioners
Sullivan County Board of Commissioners
| Office | Who holds it now | Next term |
|---|---|---|
| County Commissioner, District 1 | Robert A. (Bob) Davis Republican source | On the Nov 3, 2026 ballot: count not certified yet |
| County Commissioner, District 2 | Brant Ford Republican source | |
| County Commissioner, District 3 | John M. Waterman Sr. Republican source |
Sullivan County Council
| Office | Who holds it now | Next term |
|---|---|---|
| County Council Member, District 1 | Logan Pearison Democratic source | On the Nov 3, 2026 ballot: count not certified yet |
| County Council Member, District 2 | Jeffrey (Jeff) Scales Republican source | On the Nov 3, 2026 ballot: count not certified yet |
| County Council Member, District 3 | Mitchell K. Ferree Republican source | On the Nov 3, 2026 ballot: count not certified yet |
| County Council Member, District 4 | Mark A. Hiatt Jr. Republican source | On the Nov 3, 2026 ballot: count not certified yet |
| County Council Member, At-large | Matt Chickadaunce Republican source | |
| County Council Member, At-large | Jackie Ann Monk Republican source | |
| County Council Member, At-large | Wes Scarbrough Republican source |
County officers
| Office | Who holds it now | Next term |
|---|---|---|
| County Assessor | Michele Bedwell Republican source | On the Nov 3, 2026 ballot: count not certified yet |
| County Auditor | Amy Scarbrough Republican source | On the Nov 3, 2026 ballot: count not certified yet |
| Clerk of the Circuit Court | Tonya Bedwell Republican source | On the Nov 3, 2026 ballot: count not certified yet |
| County Coroner | Christy McCammon Republican source | |
| Prosecuting Attorney | Ann Smith Mischler Republican source | On the Nov 3, 2026 ballot: count not certified yet |
| County Recorder | Christy Knotts Republican source | On the Nov 3, 2026 ballot: count not certified yet |
| Sheriff | Jason Bobbitt Democratic source | On the Nov 3, 2026 ballot: count not certified yet |
| County Surveyor | Cheryl L. Waterman Republican source | |
| County Treasurer | Stephanie Goodman Republican source |
Cities and towns
How many local governments Sullivan County has
The Census Bureau's 2022 Census of Governments counts 25 local governments in Sullivan 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) | 6 | 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 Sullivan County
Race and Hispanic origin: Hispanic or Latino 1.9% · White 90.4% · Black 3% · Asian 0.4% · Other or more than one race 4.3% (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 Sullivan County
Every month, last two years
| Month | Rate | Unemployed | Employed | Labor force |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| September 2026 (preliminary) | 3.6% | 335 | 9,063 | 9,398 |
| August 2026 | 3.2% | 305 | 9,130 | 9,435 |
| July 2026 | 3.2% | 304 | 9,104 | 9,408 |
| June 2026 | 3.2% | 306 | 9,198 | 9,504 |
| May 2026 | 2.9% | 277 | 9,351 | 9,628 |
| April 2026 | 2.4% | 221 | 9,107 | 9,328 |
| March 2026 | 3.4% | 319 | 8,995 | 9,314 |
| February 2026 | 3.8% | 351 | 8,908 | 9,259 |
| January 2026 | 3.1% | 285 | 8,965 | 9,250 |
| December 2025 | 2.6% | 242 | 9,055 | 9,297 |
| November 2025 | 3.0% | 278 | 8,978 | 9,256 |
| October 2025 | not collected (2025 federal shutdown) | |||
| September 2025 | 3.5% | 331 | 9,044 | 9,375 |
| August 2025 | 3.6% | 336 | 9,009 | 9,345 |
| July 2025 | 3.9% | 371 | 9,045 | 9,416 |
| June 2025 | 3.6% | 339 | 9,001 | 9,340 |
| May 2025 | 3.4% | 319 | 9,070 | 9,389 |
| April 2025 | 2.9% | 274 | 9,039 | 9,313 |
| March 2025 | 3.5% | 330 | 8,968 | 9,298 |
| February 2025 | 4.0% | 371 | 8,903 | 9,274 |
| January 2025 | 4.1% | 382 | 8,870 | 9,252 |
| December 2024 | 3.5% | 330 | 9,012 | 9,342 |
| November 2024 | 4.0% | 374 | 8,916 | 9,290 |
| October 2024 | 3.8% | 352 | 9,001 | 9,353 |
Yearly averages
| Year | Rate | Unemployed | Employed | Labor force |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 (11 months) | 3.5% | 325 | 8,998 | 9,323 |
| 2024 | 4.0% | 370 | 8,891 | 9,261 |
| 2023 | 3.4% | 309 | 8,861 | 9,170 |
| 2022 | 3.4% | 308 | 8,787 | 9,095 |
| 2021 | 3.7% | 333 | 8,697 | 9,030 |
| 2020 | 6.3% | 571 | 8,537 | 9,108 |
| 2019 | 3.8% | 362 | 9,130 | 9,492 |
| 2018 | 4.2% | 404 | 9,261 | 9,665 |
| 2017 | 4.0% | 383 | 9,249 | 9,632 |
| 2016 | 5.2% | 511 | 9,262 | 9,773 |
Quick answers
- Who is the Sullivan County County Assessor?
- Michele Bedwell (Republican) is the County Assessor of Sullivan County, Indiana. The seat was on the November 3, 2026 ballot; the count isn't certified yet.
- Who is the Sullivan County County Auditor?
- Amy Scarbrough (Republican) is the County Auditor of Sullivan County, Indiana. The seat was on the November 3, 2026 ballot; the count isn't certified yet.
- Who is the Sullivan County Clerk of the Circuit Court?
- Tonya Bedwell (Republican) is the Clerk of the Circuit Court of Sullivan County, Indiana. The seat was on the November 3, 2026 ballot; the count isn't certified yet.
- Who is the Sullivan County County Coroner?
- Christy McCammon (Republican) is the County Coroner of Sullivan County, Indiana.
- Who is the Sullivan County Prosecuting Attorney?
- Ann Smith Mischler (Republican) is the Prosecuting Attorney of Sullivan County, Indiana. The seat was on the November 3, 2026 ballot; the count isn't certified yet.
- Who is the Sullivan County County Recorder?
- Christy Knotts (Republican) is the County Recorder of Sullivan County, Indiana. The seat was on the November 3, 2026 ballot; the count isn't certified yet.
- Who is the Sullivan County Sheriff?
- Jason Bobbitt (Democratic) is the Sheriff of Sullivan County, Indiana. The seat was on the November 3, 2026 ballot; the count isn't certified yet.
- Who is the Sullivan County County Surveyor?
- Cheryl L. Waterman (Republican) is the County Surveyor of Sullivan County, Indiana.
- Who is the Sullivan County County Treasurer?
- Stephanie Goodman (Republican) is the County Treasurer of Sullivan County, Indiana.
- Who are the Sullivan County commissioners?
- Robert A. (Bob) Davis (District 1); Brant Ford (District 2); John M. Waterman Sr. (District 3); Logan Pearison (County Council Member, District 1); Jeffrey (Jeff) Scales (County Council Member, District 2); Mitchell K. Ferree (County Council Member, District 3); Mark A. Hiatt Jr. (County Council Member, District 4); Matt Chickadaunce (County Council Member, At-large); Jackie Ann Monk (County Council Member, At-large); Wes Scarbrough (County Council Member, At-large).
- What is the population of Sullivan County?
- About 20,780 people, with a median age of 41.7; the median household income is $56,204 and 13.9% live below the poverty line (Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates).
- What is the unemployment rate in Sullivan County?
- 3.6% in September 2026 (preliminary): 335 people unemployed in a labor force of 9,398, against 3.5% a year earlier (Bureau of Labor Statistics, Local Area Unemployment Statistics, not seasonally adjusted).
- How many local governments are there in Sullivan County?
- 25 in the Census Bureau's 2022 Census of Governments: 1 county, 7 municipal, 9 township, 2 school district and 6 special district governments.
- What cities and towns are in Sullivan County?
- 18: Cass Township, Cass Township, Curry Township, Curry Township, Fairbanks Township, Fairbanks Township, Gill Township, Gill Township, Haddon Township, Haddon Township, Hamilton Township, Hamilton Township, Jackson Township, Jackson Township, Jefferson Township, Jefferson Township, Turman Township, Turman Township. Each has its own page with its mayor and council.
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