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Warsaw Today
By the People, for the People
32-Year-Old Elder Law Attorney Wins Kosciusko County Council Seat
Will Stockdale selected by GOP caucus to fill at-large seat after defeating five challengers
Published on Feb. 11, 2026
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Will Stockdale, a 32-year-old elder law attorney, was selected by a GOP caucus to fill an at-large Kosciusko County Council seat on Tuesday night. Stockdale topped Kyle Tom in the final round of voting, which started with a field of six candidates. Stockdale said he entered the caucus with confidence after talking with many precinct committee members who urged him to file for the seat.
Why it matters
The selection of Stockdale, a self-described "Kosciusko County conservative," to the county council seat is significant as it maintains Republican control of the local government. Kosciusko County has traditionally leaned conservative, and the council seat was previously held by a Republican.
The details
Stockdale used part of his three-minute allotted time to talk about his priorities, which include supporting the basic tenets of county government such as public safety and infrastructure, as well as ensuring county employees don't have to work multiple jobs to make ends meet. He also said he wants to leave room for investing in the long-term financial security of the county. Other candidates included Travis Trump, Rob Parker, Chris Bammerlin, and Thaddeus Du Bois.
- The GOP caucus vote took place on Tuesday night.
- Stockdale will begin his term on the Kosciusko County Council on Thursday when the council convenes for its regular monthly meeting.
The players
Will Stockdale
A 32-year-old elder law attorney who was selected by a GOP caucus to fill an at-large Kosciusko County Council seat.
Kyle Tom
One of the six candidates who competed against Stockdale for the Kosciusko County Council seat, ultimately losing to Stockdale in the final round of voting.
What they’re saying
“They wanted somebody who is hard working, diligent, somebody who puts the work in, doesn't come to meetings unprepared, always comes to meetings, and I'm looking forward to working hard for the betterment of this county.”
— Will Stockdale, Newly appointed Kosciusko County Councilman (News Now Warsaw)
“Obviously, there is going to be a learning curve, but I'm looking forward to putting in the work necessary to be a great county councilman.”
— Will Stockdale, Newly appointed Kosciusko County Councilman (News Now Warsaw)
What’s next
Stockdale will begin his term on the Kosciusko County Council on Thursday when the council convenes for its regular monthly meeting.
The takeaway
The selection of the 32-year-old conservative attorney Stockdale to the Kosciusko County Council seat maintains Republican control of the local government in this traditionally conservative county. Stockdale has pledged to focus on supporting core county functions while also seeking to improve the financial security of county employees and the long-term fiscal health of the county.
