Wabash County, IN elected officials: county commissioners, sheriff, school board and cities
Who holds every elected county, school board, city and special-district office in Wabash County: 55 seats on 27 elected bodies. 38 seats were on the November 3, 2026 ballot; they update once the county certifies its results.
Board of Commissioners
Wabash County Board of Commissioners
| Office | Who holds it now | Next term |
|---|---|---|
| County Commissioner, District 1 | Cheryl Ross Republican source | |
| County Commissioner, District 2 | Jeff Dawes Republican source | On the Nov 3, 2026 ballot: count not certified yet |
| County Commissioner, District 3 | Tyler J Niccum Republican source |
Wabash County Council
| Office | Who holds it now | Next term |
|---|---|---|
| County Council Member, District 1 | Matthew J Mize Republican source | On the Nov 3, 2026 ballot: count not certified yet |
| County Council Member, District 2 | Barbara Pearson Republican source | On the Nov 3, 2026 ballot: count not certified yet |
| County Council Member, District 3 | Sam Hann Republican source | On the Nov 3, 2026 ballot: count not certified yet |
| County Council Member, District 4 | Kyle M Bowman Republican source | On the Nov 3, 2026 ballot: count not certified yet |
| County Council Member, At-large | Matt Dillon Republican source | |
| County Council Member, At-large | Nicholas Jay Kopkey Republican source | |
| County Council Member, At-large | David W Terflinger Republican source |
County officers
| Office | Who holds it now | Next term |
|---|---|---|
| County Assessor | Kelly Schenkel Republican source | On the Nov 3, 2026 ballot: count not certified yet |
| County Auditor | Shelly Baucco Republican source | |
| Clerk of the Circuit Court | Lori Draper Republican source | On the Nov 3, 2026 ballot: count not certified yet |
| County Coroner | Ken Brown Republican source | |
| Prosecuting Attorney | William C. Hartley, Jr. Republican source | On the Nov 3, 2026 ballot: count not certified yet |
| County Recorder | Eric Rish Republican source | On the Nov 3, 2026 ballot: count not certified yet |
| Sheriff | Ryan Baker Republican source | On the Nov 3, 2026 ballot: count not certified yet |
| County Surveyor | Cheri Slee Republican source | |
| County Treasurer | Brenda Hegel Republican source |
Cities and towns
How many local governments Wabash County has
The Census Bureau's 2022 Census of Governments counts 22 local governments in Wabash 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 (5 municipal, 7 township) | 12 | 8 |
| School districts (school boards) | 3 | 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 Wabash County
Race and Hispanic origin: Hispanic or Latino 3.2% · White 92.2% · Black 0.9% · Asian 0.4% · Other or more than one race 3.3% (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 Wabash County
Every month, last two years
| Month | Rate | Unemployed | Employed | Labor force |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| September 2026 (preliminary) | 3.6% | 523 | 14,053 | 14,576 |
| August 2026 | 3.3% | 482 | 13,953 | 14,435 |
| July 2026 | 3.4% | 497 | 13,940 | 14,437 |
| June 2026 | 3.4% | 504 | 14,228 | 14,732 |
| May 2026 | 3.0% | 449 | 14,396 | 14,845 |
| April 2026 | 2.5% | 356 | 14,133 | 14,489 |
| March 2026 | 3.4% | 495 | 14,055 | 14,550 |
| February 2026 | 3.6% | 536 | 14,333 | 14,869 |
| January 2026 | 3.2% | 468 | 14,335 | 14,803 |
| December 2025 | 2.4% | 363 | 14,532 | 14,895 |
| November 2025 | 3.0% | 455 | 14,558 | 15,013 |
| October 2025 | not collected (2025 federal shutdown) | |||
| September 2025 | 3.4% | 515 | 14,586 | 15,101 |
| August 2025 | 3.5% | 529 | 14,431 | 14,960 |
| July 2025 | 4.0% | 600 | 14,480 | 15,080 |
| June 2025 | 3.6% | 536 | 14,450 | 14,986 |
| May 2025 | 3.4% | 512 | 14,377 | 14,889 |
| April 2025 | 3.1% | 453 | 14,372 | 14,825 |
| March 2025 | 3.5% | 524 | 14,351 | 14,875 |
| February 2025 | 4.1% | 601 | 14,136 | 14,737 |
| January 2025 | 4.1% | 599 | 14,098 | 14,697 |
| December 2024 | 3.5% | 517 | 14,270 | 14,787 |
| November 2024 | 3.9% | 586 | 14,288 | 14,874 |
| October 2024 | 3.8% | 571 | 14,342 | 14,913 |
Yearly averages
| Year | Rate | Unemployed | Employed | Labor force |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 (11 months) | 3.5% | 517 | 14,397 | 14,914 |
| 2024 | 4.0% | 595 | 14,290 | 14,885 |
| 2023 | 3.1% | 461 | 14,291 | 14,752 |
| 2022 | 2.8% | 399 | 13,985 | 14,384 |
| 2021 | 3.2% | 464 | 13,821 | 14,285 |
| 2020 | 6.3% | 900 | 13,379 | 14,279 |
| 2019 | 3.1% | 457 | 14,390 | 14,847 |
| 2018 | 3.4% | 505 | 14,291 | 14,796 |
| 2017 | 3.5% | 517 | 14,394 | 14,911 |
| 2016 | 4.2% | 642 | 14,604 | 15,246 |
Quick answers
- Who is the Wabash County County Assessor?
- Kelly Schenkel (Republican) is the County Assessor of Wabash County, Indiana. The seat was on the November 3, 2026 ballot; the count isn't certified yet.
- Who is the Wabash County County Auditor?
- Shelly Baucco (Republican) is the County Auditor of Wabash County, Indiana.
- Who is the Wabash County Clerk of the Circuit Court?
- Lori Draper (Republican) is the Clerk of the Circuit Court of Wabash County, Indiana. The seat was on the November 3, 2026 ballot; the count isn't certified yet.
- Who is the Wabash County County Coroner?
- Ken Brown (Republican) is the County Coroner of Wabash County, Indiana.
- Who is the Wabash County Prosecuting Attorney?
- William C. Hartley, Jr. (Republican) is the Prosecuting Attorney of Wabash County, Indiana. The seat was on the November 3, 2026 ballot; the count isn't certified yet.
- Who is the Wabash County County Recorder?
- Eric Rish (Republican) is the County Recorder of Wabash County, Indiana. The seat was on the November 3, 2026 ballot; the count isn't certified yet.
- Who is the Wabash County Sheriff?
- Ryan Baker (Republican) is the Sheriff of Wabash County, Indiana. The seat was on the November 3, 2026 ballot; the count isn't certified yet.
- Who is the Wabash County County Surveyor?
- Cheri Slee (Republican) is the County Surveyor of Wabash County, Indiana.
- Who is the Wabash County County Treasurer?
- Brenda Hegel (Republican) is the County Treasurer of Wabash County, Indiana.
- Who are the Wabash County commissioners?
- Cheryl Ross (District 1); Jeff Dawes (District 2); Tyler J Niccum (District 3); Matthew J Mize (County Council Member, District 1); Barbara Pearson (County Council Member, District 2); Sam Hann (County Council Member, District 3); Kyle M Bowman (County Council Member, District 4); Matt Dillon (County Council Member, At-large); Nicholas Jay Kopkey (County Council Member, At-large); David W Terflinger (County Council Member, At-large).
- What is the population of Wabash County?
- About 30,844 people, with a median age of 42.7; the median household income is $66,806 and 11.1% live below the poverty line (Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates).
- What is the unemployment rate in Wabash County?
- 3.6% in September 2026 (preliminary): 523 people unemployed in a labor force of 14,576, against 3.4% a year earlier (Bureau of Labor Statistics, Local Area Unemployment Statistics, not seasonally adjusted).
- How many local governments are there in Wabash County?
- 22 in the Census Bureau's 2022 Census of Governments: 1 county, 5 municipal, 7 township, 3 school district and 6 special district governments.
- What cities and towns are in Wabash County?
- 16: Chester Township, Chester Township, Lagro Township, Lagro Township, Liberty Township, Liberty Township, Noble Township, Noble Township, Paw Paw Township, Paw Paw Township, Pleasant Township, Pleasant Township, Wabash, Wabash, Waltz Township, Waltz Township. Each has its own page with its mayor and council.
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