About Max Engling

Max Engling is a Christian, Conservative, husband to Kelcey, and proud father of four.

As one of eight children, Max learned the values of faith, hard work, and personal responsibility from an early age. Those principles continue to guide his life and his campaign for Indiana Secretary of State.

About Daniel Elliott

Daniel Elliott was elected as the 56th Indiana State Treasurer on November 8th, 2022.

In this role, Treasurer Elliott serves as the Chair of the Indiana Bond Bank, the Statewide E-911 Board, the Indiana Education Savings Authority, the ABLE Authority, and the Sole Trustee of the State Police Pension Trust, among a number of other positions.

As the state’s chief investment officer, he oversees the management of $16 billion on a daily basis.

About Elise Nieshalla

Elise M. Nieshalla serves as Indiana’s State Comptroller, upholding the highest standards of fiscal responsibility and transparent governance.

Since taking office in 2023, she has managed the state’s accounting, disbursements, payroll, and deferred compensation plan — while enhancing public access to financial data through the Indiana Transparency Portal.

Elise brings over two decades of real-world financial expertise to protecting Hoosier taxpayer dollars. She relates to taxpayers as an entrepreneur and is the former president of the Boone County Council and the Indiana County Councils Association.

About Jim Baird

Representing Indiana’s 4th Congressional District, which includes Morgan County.

Biography coming soon.

About Peggy Mayfield

Serving House District 60, which includes Morgan County.

Peggy Mayfield and her husband Dean live in Martinsville. They have four sons — Christopher, Andrew, Austin, and Michael — and are members of St. Martin of Tours Catholic Church in Martinsville.

The Mayfields have owned and operated Mayfield Insurance in Mooresville for over two decades. The company was established in 1921 and employs a staff of 12.

Peggy and her family have been very active in the Boy Scouts of America. She serves on the Executive Board of Hoosier Trails Council, is a member of the Order of the Arrow, and is a recipient of the District Award of Merit.

Peggy is a state skeet shooting champion, an NRA certified rifle and shotgun instructor, and a hunter. She has also coached a youth clay target program.

About Wes Bennett

Serving House District 57 — Mooresville, Camby, Plainfield, and part of Johnson County.

With nearly 20 years in public service and 25 years in the private sector, Wes Bennett’s experience spans governmental oversight, local government finance, and industries such as banking, insurance, and investments.

Wes led the Department of Local Government Finance for six years, overseeing Indiana’s property tax and assessment systems. He also served twelve years as Clerk-Treasurer of Plainfield, managing fiscal operations and municipal records.

A lifelong Hoosier, Wes is active in community organizations including the American Legion, the Fraternal Order of Police, Plainfield Optimist, and the Plainfield and Mooresville Chambers of Commerce.

Wes and his wife Suzy have been married for 40 years and blessed with two sons and two grandsons. They enjoy playing golf, motorcycling, and serving God and their community at Westlake Church.

About Dan Downing

Dan Downing is a dedicated law enforcement professional currently serving as the Captain for the Morgan County Sheriff’s Office. A proud graduate of Monrovia High School, he has deep roots in the community he serves.

Dan has been married to his wife, Michele, for many years, and together they have raised five children. The couple is also blessed with nine grandchildren, all of whom reside in Morgan County.

Dan’s journey in law enforcement began in 1991 as a jail officer with the Morgan County Sheriff’s Office. He went on to serve as a Deputy Town Marshal before returning to the Sheriff’s Office in 1997 as a Merit Deputy. Over twenty-eight years, he has served as Enforcement Deputy, Training Officer, Crime Scene Investigator, Honor Guard Commander, Detective, Detective Sergeant, Chief of Investigations, Major Crimes Task Force member, and Enforcement Captain.

Dan served with the Morgan County SWAT team for twenty-two years, retiring as team commander. His bravery earned him a Medal of Valor for his role in resolving a thirty-one-hour hostage situation, rescuing three children and their mother.

He is a member of St. Martin Catholic Church in Martinsville, where he and Michele engage with their faith and community, and he serves on various civic organizations and boards throughout Morgan County.

About Cassie Melady

I was born and raised in Martinsville by my parents, Gary and Vicki. I am the middle of three daughters. Growing up as a long-distance runner and competitive distance swimmer taught me the value of hard work, discipline, and perseverance early on.

After graduating in the top 15 of my class, I attended Indiana University, completing my undergraduate degree early in three and a half years with a double major in Criminal Justice and Political Science, then stayed in Bloomington for law school, earning my law degree in May 2012.

After a brief period working at a small law firm in Indianapolis, I realized Morgan County had never left my heart. In January 2013 I moved home and applied for the part-time Domestic Violence Prosecutor position under Steve Sonnega at the Morgan County Prosecutor’s Office.

I began working at the office in May 2013, and Steve and I later worked with the Morgan County Council to convert that position into a full-time role. I went on to handle a general caseload in Morgan County Circuit Court, including trying my first murder case to a guilty verdict alongside Steve Sonnega.

I left the Prosecutor’s Office in 2015 to explore family law and private practice, but I learned that representing individual clients in private practice was not the right fit for me — I missed making a positive impact on my community and fighting for justice on behalf of those who could not fight for themselves.

About Mike Kirsch

“Morgan County is more than just my home; it is a community I’ve helped build from the ground up. My background as a construction business owner and my hands-on experience with planning and zoning boards have taught me how to balance growth with the needs of our residents. I’m running for County Commissioner to provide the professional oversight and fiscal accountability necessary to protect our county’s character while building a prosperous future.”

About Jerry E Smith

I offer more than just legal knowledge; I bring a proven track record, unmatched stamina, and battle-tested experience across local, state, and federal legal arenas required to eliminate backlogs and ensure our courts deliver swift, fair justice.

Throughout my 18 year career, I have dedicated myself to keeping our legal system moving efficiently, managing thousands of complex cases across the public and private sectors. My legal reach spans from trusted, grassroots enforcement locally in Morgan County to navigating strict federal frameworks, giving me a comprehensive understanding of how policy affects our community courtrooms.

As a Deputy Prosecutor in the Morgan County Child Support Office, I directly served our local community by shouldering a massive caseload of 1,600 files tied to the federal Title IV-D program, advocating for Morgan County families in roughly 100 hearings every single month. Extending my impact to the state level, I now serve as a Deputy Attorney General in the Licensing Enforcement Division, actively managing a demanding docket of 187 cases and successfully resolving over 300 cases this year alone.

Before transitioning to public service, I ran a dedicated private practice protecting local families from aggressive corporate foreclosures. Over my career, I masterfully navigated 718 complex, multi-year litigations rooted in federal consumer protection banking laws. Because I was the only attorney handling Chapter 13 bankruptcies in Morgan County, I became the trusted, exclusive referral source for fellow local lawyers. My diverse caseload was split between these financial recovery cases and high-stakes divorce litigation. My career also includes dedicated advocacy as a Marion County Public Defender, cementing a lifelong commitment to community-focused litigation.

About Sara Dungan

Sara Dungan was raised in Indiana and attended Depauw University. Sara earned her law degree from the University of Miami School of Law where she graduated with honors in pre trial and trial litigation.

Sara began her legal career in Morgan County in 2005 as a Deputy Prosecutor for the Child Support Division. In January of 2008, Sara was promoted to criminal prosecution where she predominantly worked and prosecuted cases in Morgan County Circuit Court until July of 2014.

In July of 2014, Sara was appointed Magistrate of Morgan County and has gained important experience as a judicial officer.

About Tammy Parker

Biography coming soon.

About Linda A. Pruitt

Biography coming soon.

About Reva M. Brummett

Biography coming soon.

About Chip R. Keller

Biography coming soon.

About Melissa Greene

Biography coming soon.

About Brian Culp

Biography coming soon.

About Troy Sprinkle

Biography coming soon.