Along with the high-profile presidential elections, several smaller elections are taking place in Hancock County this November, including two seats on the county council for at-large representatives. Seven people are running for these seats, including three Democrats, three Republicans and a Libertarian. Despite the importance of presidential elections, local leaders have much more significant effects on daily life and it is the citizens’ responsibility to elect officials who represent their interests.
Democrat Carol Pearson grew up on the east side of Indianapolis and lives in Greenfield. She has a master’s degree from the University of Indianapolis in international relations and international organization and a bachelor’s degree from Ball State University in mathematical economics. Her campaign page mentions several important principles, such as expanding access to gender-affirming care and codifying abortion.
Democrat Linda A. Robinson seems to be taking a more in-person role in her campaigning, with her Facebook page mostly reposting stuff from Hancock County Democrats. However, videos of her attending community events such as Party in the Park show her giving out handmade bags to other party members. Based on her campaign materials, she seems like a fairly textbook Democrat who leans slightly more conservative.
Democrat Frank G. Rock Jr. was born in Louisiana and served in the Air Force during the Vietnam War. After the war, he worked for the Department of Justice for nearly thirty years. He worked in accounts maintenance and control, accounts payable and audit readiness. He believes his extensive experience in accounting will make him well-suited to be elected into this position. His campaign mentions his goal to move money toward social change.
Luke J. Lomax is the only Libertarian candidate and has one of the better-organized online presences with his own website. His official campaign webpage contains information about his qualifications, policies, and endorsements. He worked as a manager for a Fortune 500 company and stated that this experience would allow him to be an effective community leader. His policy seems to be largely about transparency of government and landowner’s rights. He even has a list of prominent people who have endorsed him.
Republican Kent Fisk currently occupies one of the seats for City Council At Large and is seeking re-election. He is currently the vice president of Fisk Waste Removal in Greenfield. His campaign page, which frequently re-posts things from the Hancock County Republicans, suggests that he is a somewhat textbook Republican. He has an associate’s degree in business administration and management from Ball State. He has an extensive background in government, holding several titles over the years. Overall, he is a prominent Christian republican candidate.
John D Jessup is another long-time Republican, but he is currently involved in a felony-level sexual assault case. He seems to have withdrawn from the race and is no longer active on social media.
Robin D Lowder is a Republican who spent nine and a half years as county auditor and is currently on the Greenfield city council. She has lived in Hancock County for her whole life and has four children. She has a limited online presence, but appears in several of Kent Fisk’s posts and is actively involved in the Hancock County Republican Party.
Remember that these elected officials have the largest impact on citizens’ everyday lives. County council members are also not included in a straight-ticked vote for Republican or Democrat. Voting is available around Hancock County. This is a link to the government website containing voting location information.