Union County, IN elected officials: county commissioners, sheriff, school board and cities
Who holds every elected county, school board, city and special-district office in Union County: 27 seats on 19 elected bodies. 17 seats were on the November 3, 2026 ballot; they update once the county certifies its results.
Board of Commissioners
Union County Board of Commissioners
| Office | Who holds it now | Next term |
|---|---|---|
| County Commissioner, District 1 | Howard N Curry Republican source | On the Nov 3, 2026 ballot: count not certified yet |
| County Commissioner, District 2 | Tim M Williams Republican source | |
| County Commissioner, District 3 | Dean VanWinkle Republican source |
Union County Council
| Office | Who holds it now | Next term |
|---|---|---|
| County Council Member, District 1 | Ravenna Gavin Brown Republican source | On the Nov 3, 2026 ballot: count not certified yet |
| County Council Member, District 2 | Tyler Clavell Republican source | On the Nov 3, 2026 ballot: count not certified yet |
| County Council Member, District 3 | Nancy Witter Republican source | On the Nov 3, 2026 ballot: count not certified yet |
| County Council Member, District 4 | Trisha Dearth Persinger Republican source | On the Nov 3, 2026 ballot: count not certified yet |
| County Council Member, At-large | Chris Rosenberger Republican source | |
| County Council Member, At-large | Bonnie Adams Republican source | |
| County Council Member, At-large | Marilyn K Revalee Republican source |
County officers
| Office | Who holds it now | Next term |
|---|---|---|
| County Assessor | Diana L Baker Democratic source | On the Nov 3, 2026 ballot: count not certified yet |
| County Auditor | Dennis E Spaeth Democratic source | On the Nov 3, 2026 ballot: count not certified yet |
| Clerk of the Circuit Court | Susan M Ray Democratic source | On the Nov 3, 2026 ballot: count not certified yet |
| County Coroner | Robert E Leavitt II Republican source | |
| Prosecuting Attorney | Andrew (A.J.) Bryson Democratic source | On the Nov 3, 2026 ballot: count not certified yet |
| County Recorder | Sue A Rude Republican source | On the Nov 3, 2026 ballot: count not certified yet |
| Sheriff | Jeffrey Wayne Adams Republican source | On the Nov 3, 2026 ballot: count not certified yet |
| County Surveyor | Ted Young Republican source | On the Nov 3, 2026 ballot: count not certified yet |
| County Treasurer | Tammy Davis Hartman Republican source |
Cities and towns
How many local governments Union County has
The Census Bureau's 2022 Census of Governments counts 13 local governments in Union 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) | 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 Union County
Race and Hispanic origin: Hispanic or Latino 2.5% · White 95.1% · Black 0.6% · Asian 0.4% · Other or more than one race 1.4% (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 Union County
Every month, last two years
| Month | Rate | Unemployed | Employed | Labor force |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| September 2026 (preliminary) | 3.0% | 126 | 4,105 | 4,231 |
| August 2026 | 2.8% | 120 | 4,175 | 4,295 |
| July 2026 | 2.9% | 122 | 4,140 | 4,262 |
| June 2026 | 2.9% | 124 | 4,225 | 4,349 |
| May 2026 | 2.5% | 108 | 4,265 | 4,373 |
| April 2026 | 2.0% | 84 | 4,126 | 4,210 |
| March 2026 | 2.4% | 98 | 4,010 | 4,108 |
| February 2026 | 3.0% | 122 | 3,937 | 4,059 |
| January 2026 | 2.4% | 97 | 3,932 | 4,029 |
| December 2025 | 1.9% | 75 | 3,960 | 4,035 |
| November 2025 | 2.4% | 97 | 3,916 | 4,013 |
| October 2025 | not collected (2025 federal shutdown) | |||
| September 2025 | 2.8% | 115 | 4,027 | 4,142 |
| August 2025 | 2.7% | 115 | 4,104 | 4,219 |
| July 2025 | 2.9% | 123 | 4,129 | 4,252 |
| June 2025 | 2.9% | 123 | 4,185 | 4,308 |
| May 2025 | 2.8% | 117 | 4,119 | 4,236 |
| April 2025 | 2.2% | 91 | 4,093 | 4,184 |
| March 2025 | 2.5% | 104 | 3,994 | 4,098 |
| February 2025 | 3.0% | 122 | 3,975 | 4,097 |
| January 2025 | 3.2% | 129 | 3,939 | 4,068 |
| December 2024 | 2.5% | 100 | 3,932 | 4,032 |
| November 2024 | 2.8% | 112 | 3,905 | 4,017 |
| October 2024 | 2.6% | 108 | 4,023 | 4,131 |
Yearly averages
| Year | Rate | Unemployed | Employed | Labor force |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 (11 months) | 2.7% | 110 | 4,040 | 4,150 |
| 2024 | 2.9% | 117 | 3,972 | 4,089 |
| 2023 | 2.8% | 106 | 3,706 | 3,812 |
| 2022 | 2.3% | 88 | 3,658 | 3,746 |
| 2021 | 2.4% | 90 | 3,584 | 3,674 |
| 2020 | 5.4% | 197 | 3,481 | 3,678 |
| 2019 | 3.0% | 118 | 3,763 | 3,881 |
| 2018 | 2.9% | 112 | 3,736 | 3,848 |
| 2017 | 3.0% | 112 | 3,666 | 3,778 |
| 2016 | 3.8% | 145 | 3,678 | 3,823 |
Quick answers
- Who is the Union County County Assessor?
- Diana L Baker (Democratic) is the County Assessor of Union County, Indiana. The seat was on the November 3, 2026 ballot; the count isn't certified yet.
- Who is the Union County County Auditor?
- Dennis E Spaeth (Democratic) is the County Auditor of Union County, Indiana. The seat was on the November 3, 2026 ballot; the count isn't certified yet.
- Who is the Union County Clerk of the Circuit Court?
- Susan M Ray (Democratic) is the Clerk of the Circuit Court of Union County, Indiana. The seat was on the November 3, 2026 ballot; the count isn't certified yet.
- Who is the Union County County Coroner?
- Robert E Leavitt II (Republican) is the County Coroner of Union County, Indiana.
- Who is the Union County Prosecuting Attorney?
- Andrew (A.J.) Bryson (Democratic) is the Prosecuting Attorney of Union County, Indiana. The seat was on the November 3, 2026 ballot; the count isn't certified yet.
- Who is the Union County County Recorder?
- Sue A Rude (Republican) is the County Recorder of Union County, Indiana. The seat was on the November 3, 2026 ballot; the count isn't certified yet.
- Who is the Union County Sheriff?
- Jeffrey Wayne Adams (Republican) is the Sheriff of Union County, Indiana. The seat was on the November 3, 2026 ballot; the count isn't certified yet.
- Who is the Union County County Surveyor?
- Ted Young (Republican) is the County Surveyor of Union County, Indiana. The seat was on the November 3, 2026 ballot; the count isn't certified yet.
- Who is the Union County County Treasurer?
- Tammy Davis Hartman (Republican) is the County Treasurer of Union County, Indiana.
- Who are the Union County commissioners?
- Howard N Curry (District 1); Tim M Williams (District 2); Dean VanWinkle (District 3); Ravenna Gavin Brown (County Council Member, District 1); Tyler Clavell (County Council Member, District 2); Nancy Witter (County Council Member, District 3); Trisha Dearth Persinger (County Council Member, District 4); Chris Rosenberger (County Council Member, At-large); Bonnie Adams (County Council Member, At-large); Marilyn K Revalee (County Council Member, At-large).
- What is the population of Union County?
- About 6,985 people, with a median age of 43.9; the median household income is $76,424 and 8.5% live below the poverty line (Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates).
- What is the unemployment rate in Union County?
- 3.0% in September 2026 (preliminary): 126 people unemployed in a labor force of 4,231, against 2.8% a year earlier (Bureau of Labor Statistics, Local Area Unemployment Statistics, not seasonally adjusted).
- How many local governments are there in Union County?
- 13 in the Census Bureau's 2022 Census of Governments: 1 county, 2 municipal, 6 township, 1 school district and 3 special district governments.
- What cities and towns are in Union County?
- 8: Brownsville Township, Brownsville Township, Center Township, Harmony Township, Harmony Township, Harrison Township, Liberty Township, Union Township. Each has its own page with its mayor and council.
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