Switzerland County, IN elected officials: county commissioners, sheriff, school board and cities
Who holds every elected county, school board, city and special-district office in Switzerland County: 39 seats on 23 elected bodies. 30 seats were on the November 3, 2026 ballot; they update once the county certifies its results.
Board of Commissioners
Switzerland County Board of Commissioners
| Office | Who holds it now | Next term |
|---|---|---|
| County Commissioner, District 1 | Ryan Harrison Republican source | |
| County Commissioner, District 2 | Joseph L Bennett Republican source | |
| County Commissioner, District 3 | James (Jamie) Peters Republican source | On the Nov 3, 2026 ballot: count not certified yet |
Switzerland County Council
| Office | Who holds it now | Next term |
|---|---|---|
| County Council Member, District 1 | Mathew Dutkiewicz Republican source | On the Nov 3, 2026 ballot: count not certified yet |
| County Council Member, District 2 | Mike Bear Republican source | On the Nov 3, 2026 ballot: count not certified yet |
| County Council Member, District 3 | Lance M Collier Republican source | On the Nov 3, 2026 ballot: count not certified yet |
| County Council Member, District 4 | Todd Chase Republican source | On the Nov 3, 2026 ballot: count not certified yet |
| County Council Member, At-large | Scott Crandell Republican source | |
| County Council Member, At-large | Kim Hutcherson-Janssen Republican source | |
| County Council Member, At-large | Carrie Barwick Republican source |
County officers
| Office | Who holds it now | Next term |
|---|---|---|
| County Assessor | Stacey L Mathews Democratic source | On the Nov 3, 2026 ballot: count not certified yet |
| County Auditor | Gayle Sullivan Republican source | On the Nov 3, 2026 ballot: count not certified yet |
| Clerk of the Circuit Court | Brittany (Hankins) Carfield Republican source | On the Nov 3, 2026 ballot: count not certified yet |
| County Coroner | Joe M. Spilman Republican source | |
| Prosecuting Attorney | Ryan Marshall Republican source | On the Nov 3, 2026 ballot: count not certified yet |
| County Recorder | Dawn Naylor Republican source | |
| Sheriff | Brian Morton Republican source | On the Nov 3, 2026 ballot: count not certified yet |
| County Surveyor | Brian McAllister Republican source | |
| County Treasurer | H. Yvette Emmich Republican source |
Cities and towns
How many local governments Switzerland County has
The Census Bureau's 2022 Census of Governments counts 14 local governments in Switzerland 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 (2 municipal, 6 township) | 8 | 6 |
| School districts (school boards) | 1 | 0 |
| Special districts (elected boards) | 4 | 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 Switzerland County
Race and Hispanic origin: Hispanic or Latino 0.6% · White 94.6% · Black 0.3% · Asian 0.3% · Other or more than one race 4.2% (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 Switzerland County
Every month, last two years
| Month | Rate | Unemployed | Employed | Labor force |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| September 2026 (preliminary) | 4.1% | 170 | 3,959 | 4,129 |
| August 2026 | 3.8% | 157 | 4,002 | 4,159 |
| July 2026 | 3.8% | 160 | 4,018 | 4,178 |
| June 2026 | 3.9% | 166 | 4,068 | 4,234 |
| May 2026 | 3.4% | 142 | 4,051 | 4,193 |
| April 2026 | 3.1% | 126 | 3,930 | 4,056 |
| March 2026 | 3.7% | 148 | 3,887 | 4,035 |
| February 2026 | 4.2% | 168 | 3,848 | 4,016 |
| January 2026 | 3.6% | 146 | 3,866 | 4,012 |
| December 2025 | 3.1% | 127 | 3,908 | 4,035 |
| November 2025 | 3.5% | 143 | 3,894 | 4,037 |
| October 2025 | not collected (2025 federal shutdown) | |||
| September 2025 | 4.0% | 166 | 3,966 | 4,132 |
| August 2025 | 4.1% | 170 | 4,009 | 4,179 |
| July 2025 | 4.5% | 191 | 4,048 | 4,239 |
| June 2025 | 4.3% | 180 | 4,037 | 4,217 |
| May 2025 | 4.0% | 165 | 3,924 | 4,089 |
| April 2025 | 3.8% | 152 | 3,866 | 4,018 |
| March 2025 | 4.4% | 180 | 3,882 | 4,062 |
| February 2025 | 5.0% | 206 | 3,891 | 4,097 |
| January 2025 | 4.9% | 198 | 3,853 | 4,051 |
| December 2024 | 4.1% | 169 | 3,987 | 4,156 |
| November 2024 | 4.4% | 181 | 3,931 | 4,112 |
| October 2024 | 4.1% | 171 | 3,958 | 4,129 |
Yearly averages
| Year | Rate | Unemployed | Employed | Labor force |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 (11 months) | 4.2% | 171 | 3,934 | 4,105 |
| 2024 | 4.5% | 185 | 3,941 | 4,126 |
| 2023 | 3.6% | 148 | 3,921 | 4,069 |
| 2022 | 3.2% | 129 | 3,946 | 4,075 |
| 2021 | 4.2% | 171 | 3,919 | 4,090 |
| 2020 | 9.2% | 389 | 3,856 | 4,245 |
| 2019 | 3.5% | 159 | 4,331 | 4,490 |
| 2018 | 4.1% | 187 | 4,370 | 4,557 |
| 2017 | 4.2% | 191 | 4,337 | 4,528 |
| 2016 | 5.2% | 235 | 4,282 | 4,517 |
Quick answers
- Who is the Switzerland County County Assessor?
- Stacey L Mathews (Democratic) is the County Assessor of Switzerland County, Indiana. The seat was on the November 3, 2026 ballot; the count isn't certified yet.
- Who is the Switzerland County County Auditor?
- Gayle Sullivan (Republican) is the County Auditor of Switzerland County, Indiana. The seat was on the November 3, 2026 ballot; the count isn't certified yet.
- Who is the Switzerland County Clerk of the Circuit Court?
- Brittany (Hankins) Carfield (Republican) is the Clerk of the Circuit Court of Switzerland County, Indiana. The seat was on the November 3, 2026 ballot; the count isn't certified yet.
- Who is the Switzerland County County Coroner?
- Joe M. Spilman (Republican) is the County Coroner of Switzerland County, Indiana.
- Who is the Switzerland County Prosecuting Attorney?
- Ryan Marshall (Republican) is the Prosecuting Attorney of Switzerland County, Indiana. The seat was on the November 3, 2026 ballot; the count isn't certified yet.
- Who is the Switzerland County County Recorder?
- Dawn Naylor (Republican) is the County Recorder of Switzerland County, Indiana.
- Who is the Switzerland County Sheriff?
- Brian Morton (Republican) is the Sheriff of Switzerland County, Indiana. The seat was on the November 3, 2026 ballot; the count isn't certified yet.
- Who is the Switzerland County County Surveyor?
- Brian McAllister (Republican) is the County Surveyor of Switzerland County, Indiana.
- Who is the Switzerland County County Treasurer?
- H. Yvette Emmich (Republican) is the County Treasurer of Switzerland County, Indiana.
- Who are the Switzerland County commissioners?
- Ryan Harrison (District 1); Joseph L Bennett (District 2); James (Jamie) Peters (District 3); Mathew Dutkiewicz (County Council Member, District 1); Mike Bear (County Council Member, District 2); Lance M Collier (County Council Member, District 3); Todd Chase (County Council Member, District 4); Scott Crandell (County Council Member, At-large); Kim Hutcherson-Janssen (County Council Member, At-large); Carrie Barwick (County Council Member, At-large).
- What is the population of Switzerland County?
- About 9,909 people, with a median age of 42.5; the median household income is $65,343 and 12.6% live below the poverty line (Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates).
- What is the unemployment rate in Switzerland County?
- 4.1% in September 2026 (preliminary): 170 people unemployed in a labor force of 4,129, against 4.0% a year earlier (Bureau of Labor Statistics, Local Area Unemployment Statistics, not seasonally adjusted).
- How many local governments are there in Switzerland County?
- 14 in the Census Bureau's 2022 Census of Governments: 1 county, 2 municipal, 6 township, 1 school district and 4 special district governments.
- What cities and towns are in Switzerland County?
- 12: Cotton Township, Cotton Township, Craig Township, Craig Township, Jefferson Township, Jefferson Township, Pleasant Township, Pleasant Township, Posey Township, Posey Township, York Township, York Township. Each has its own page with its mayor and council.
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