Monroe County Voters Head to Polls

Voters in Monroe County cast ballots Tuesday in the General Election, with polls open from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Updated on Nov. 3, 2026 in Elections

Flat-color editorial illustration of a plain civic building facade and tall flagpole beside an unmarked wooden ballot box on a muted navy and cream field. — Monroe County, Indiana, voters cast ballots Tuesday in the November 3, 2026 General Election, choosing a new county clerk, assessor, state representative, and local government structure. AI Illustration. Upload story photo >

Live Poll

Do you support merging Ellettsville and Richland Township into one combined government?

Monroe County voters cast ballots in the November 3, 2026 General Election, choosing among township, school board, county, state, and federal races. Twenty-nine people were waiting in line when Emmanuel Church opened at 6 a.m., and 17,400 voters had already cast early ballots by October 31.

Why it matters

The election will choose a new county clerk, since the incumbent is term-limited, and determine contested races for assessor and state representative. In Ellettsville and Richland Township, voters are also deciding whether to form a combined government.

Early voting reached 17,400 ballots through Oct. 31, up from 14,100 four years earlier, across Monroe County's registered electorate. Final turnout and results for the Election Day vote were not yet available.

The players

Judy Sharp

Judy Sharp is a longtime Monroe County assessor and Democrat seeking to retain her office against independent challenger Jenee' Trimble.

Dave Hall

Dave Hall is a Republican state representative from Norman in Jackson County who is seeking a third term in the Indiana House.

The details

Voting began quietly at Emmanuel Church, which serves as the voting site for five precincts with more than 7,200 registered voters. Poll workers completed training that included a Homeland Security video on possible issues, and no troubles were reported at the opening.

Oct. 31, 2026: 17,400 Monroe County voters had already cast early ballots.
Nov. 3, 2026: Polls opened at 6 a.m. and close at 6 p.m. for the General Election.

Seasonal Patterns

Monroe County's early-ballot count of 17,400 through Oct. 31 rose from 14,100 four years earlier, extending a pattern of growing early participation in its midterm and general elections. The comparison reflects the county's own prior cycle rather than a statewide benchmark.

Monroe County voters should check their assigned polling place, since five precincts share the Emmanuel Church site. Residents in Ellettsville and Richland Township will see a ballot question on forming a combined government governed by a seven-member town council.

The takeaway

Early voting and in-person turnout both shape how quickly results can be reported, so readers should watch for official county results after polls close at 6 p.m. Voters who have not yet cast a ballot should confirm their precinct before heading to the polls.