2026 Primary Endorsements Statement
The Right to Life of Northeast Indiana (RLNI) Political Action Committee (PAC) Announces Its Endorsements for the 2026 Primary Election.
The PAC Supports Candidates Who Have Affirmed Their Commitment to Protecting the Sanctity of Human Life and Advancing Pro-Life Policies at Every Level of Government.
“These endorsed candidates have demonstrated a respect for the dignity of human life and a willingness to support policies that protect the most vulnerable,” said LeAnne Gibbs, Chair of the RLNI PAC. “We are proud to endorse leaders who will stand for life in their communities and in public office.
The Right to Life of Northeast Indiana PAC Is Pleased to Endorse the Following Candidates for the 2026 Primary Election:
Federal Office
• Congressman Marlin Stutzman - District 3
Indiana State Senate
• State Senator Tyler Johnson - District 14
• State Senator Liz Brown - District 15
• Chris Parker for State Senate - District 17
• State Senator Travis Holdman - District 19
Indiana State House of Representatives
• State Representative Tony Isa - District 51
• Theresa Steele for State Representative - District 51
• State Representative Ben Smaltz - District 52
• State Representative Matt Lehman - District 79
• State Representative Martin Carbaugh - District 81
• State Representative Christopher Judy - District 83
County Offices
• Troy Hershberger for Allen County Sheriff
• Nicole Keesling for Allen County Recorder
• Ozzie Mitson for Allen County Commissioner - District 2
• Ewelina Connolly for Allen County Commissioner - District 3
• Kyle Kerley for Allen County Council - District 1
• Bryan Bohnke for Allen County Council - District 1
• Mark Hagar for Allen County Council - District 2
• Paul Lagemann for Allen County Council - District 3
• Robert E. Rhoades for Adams County Council - District 4
• Steve Bailey for Adams County Commissioner - District 2
• Jodi Stouder for Huntington County Commissioner - District 1
• Kim Fairchild for LaGrange County Assessor
• Harold D. Gingerich for LaGrange County Council - District 3
• Brandon Harnish for Wells County Council - District 4
Municipal Offices
• Brandon Seifert for Huntertown Town Council
• Bob Buescher for Huntertown Town Council
• Lee Bradley for Huntertown Town Council
• Tara Bowersock for Zanesville Town Clerk
• Issac Zent for Zanesville Town Council
• Eric Dunithan for Topeka Town Council At-Large
Township Offices
• Darrel Ehlerding for Preble Township Trustee (Adams)
• Gerald Walker for Monroe Township Trustee (Adams)
• Naomi Fruchey for Perry Township Trustee (Allen)
• John Henry for Pleasant Township Trustee (Allen)
• Kim Mills for Aboite Township Trustee (Allen)
• Brian Minich for Madison Township Trustee (Allen)
• Ivan Almodovar for Adams Township Trustee (Allen)
• Jerika Clawson for Lake Township Trustee (Allen)
• Mike Lilly for Keyser Township Trustee (DeKalb)
• Mark Vickrey for Jefferson Township Trustee (Huntington)
• Chris McCoy for Wayne Township Trustee (Noble)
• Scott D. Zeigler for Noble Township Trustee (Noble)
• Eileen Wacker for York Township Trustee (Noble)
• Bruce Herr for Jackson Township Trustee (Wells)
Township Board
• Heidi Speelman for Wayne Township Advisory Board (Noble)
The Right to Life of Northeast Indiana PAC Encourages Voters to Learn More About the Candidates and Participate in the Upcoming Primary Election.
Right to Life of Northeast Indiana Political Action Committee (RLNI-PAC) is the political action arm of Right to Life of Northeast Indiana. The mission of the RLIN-PAC is to protect and promote innocent human life from fertilization to natural death. In the course of performing this mission, the RLNI-PAC actively engages in the political process, monitoring, and advocating legislation that supports the mission of the PAC through appropriate legislative action. The PAC also promotes the election of pro-life legislators and public officials. In addition, the RLNI-PAC, through research and analysis of related life issues, seeks to educate voters, legislators, and public officials alike to make informed judgments on life issues so they too can stand to defend life.
