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Who makes the decisions? Understanding the St. Joseph County Council’s role in local government
Who is running for St. Joseph County Council in Districts A, B, C, E and H, what the council controls and why three contested seats could change its majority.
St. Joe Current is independent, nonprofit local news for St. Joseph County, built around accountability reporting on South Bend, Mishawaka, and Elkhart. Our investigative desk is called The Disclosure.
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Five St. Joseph County Races Put Development, Public Safety and Taxes in Front of Voters
Who is running for St. Joseph County commissioner, sheriff, assessor, auditor and prosecutor, what each office controls and how the results reach you.
Indiana Voters Face Crucial Decisions at the Top of the 2026 Ballot
Who is running for Indiana’s 2nd District seat, secretary of state, comptroller and treasurer, what each office controls and why it matters locally.
Don’t Believe Everything You See on Facebook This Election Cycle
Political ads are filling local feeds before the Nov. 3 election, and Meta no longer fact-checks them. How to check a claim before you share it.
What to Know About Mail-In Voting for the 2026 Midterms
The Supreme Court blocked new federal rules for mail ballots before the midterms. How voting by mail works, and what St. Joseph County voters need to know.
We’re All Paying for a Grid That Can’t Keep Up
Politics, self-serving utilities, aging infrastructure and rising demand all drive higher costs
What you need to know to vote in Indiana’s 2026 General Election
Election Day is Nov. 3 and early voting is already under way. What to bring, how to vote by mail, and what to do if your rights are…
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