Martin County Clerk Shares Election Dates and Candidate List Ahead of May Primary

Voters must register by April 7 for the May 5 primary election in Martin County, Indiana.

Feb. 3, 2026 at 1:15pm

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The Martin County Clerk's Office has released key election dates and a list of candidates for the upcoming May 5 primary election. Voters must register at their current address by April 7 to be eligible to vote. The candidate filing period for Republican and Democratic candidates runs through February 6, while independent and minor party candidates can file through June 30.

Why it matters

Providing voters with clear information about registration deadlines, election dates, and candidate lists helps ensure an informed and engaged electorate in the upcoming primary election for Martin County offices as well as state-level positions.

The details

The Martin County Clerk's Office is preparing for the May 5 primary election and has shared details on key dates and the current list of candidates. Voters must be registered at their current address by April 7 in order to participate. Registration and updates can be completed at the Clerk's Office, the BMV, or online at indianavoters.com. The candidate filing period for Republican and Democratic candidates runs through February 6 at noon, while independent and minor party candidates may file through June 30 at noon.

  • Voter registration deadline: April 7, 2026
  • Primary election date: May 5, 2026
  • Republican/Democratic candidate filing deadline: February 6, 2026 at 12pm
  • Independent/minor party candidate filing deadline: June 30, 2026 at 12pm

The players

Martin County Clerk's Office

The local government office responsible for overseeing elections and voter registration in Martin County, Indiana.

Jordan R. Berry

Incumbent Republican candidate for Martin County Council District 1.

Jimmy Ray Hamby

Incumbent Republican candidate for Martin County Council District 2.

Monty L. Gregory

Incumbent Republican candidate for Martin County Council District 3.

Sheri Bowling

Incumbent Republican candidate for Martin County Council District 4.

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What’s next

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The takeaway

Providing clear and accessible information about election dates, registration deadlines, and candidate lists helps ensure an informed and engaged electorate in the upcoming Martin County primary election.