
Your guide to the Decatur County Primary 2026 Election
This page serves as WTRE’s growing directory of local election candidates. As individuals announce their campaigns, we’ll add their profiles and links to their official social media pages so voters can learn more about them in their own words. For a full, up‑to‑date list of all candidates on your ballot, to register to vote, and more, please visit the Indiana Voters website.
Disclaimer: The candidates listed below have purchased advertising space with WTRE. Their inclusion on this page does not constitute an endorsement by WTRE, its staff, or its affiliates. All candidate information is provided for public awareness and should not be interpreted as a recommendation.
Decatur County Council District 2

Danny Peters
Decatur County Council District 3

Deanna Burkart
Decatur County Council District 4

Ashley Emsweller-Hungate
House District 73

Recent Election Coverage
- 2026 Primary Political Candidate ForumTune in live at 11am to listen to the 2026 Political Candidate Forum. You can click the link to watch on Youtube!
- Decatur County Primary Candidacy Filings Close; Contested Races Headed to May PrimaryThe filing period for the 2026 Decatur County Primary Election officially came to a close at noon on Friday, February 6, 2026. With the deadline now passed, several contested races have been confirmed and will […]
- Andrew Brunni Announces Candidacy for Decatur County Council, District 3— Andrew David Brunni has announced his candidacy for Decatur County Council, District 3, representing Jackson, Marion, and Sandcreek Townships, in the upcoming Republican Primary. Brunni currently lives in Jackson Township and has deep ties […]
- Election Season 2026: What’s on the Ballot, When to Vote, and WhereAs the 2026 election season approaches, residents are encouraged to stay informed about the offices that will appear on this year’s ballot and the important deadlines associated with candidacy and voting. We extend a sincere […]

