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Lange For Penn Township Board

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Joshua Lange is a 7th generation Mishawakan who is running for the Penn Township Board.

09/02/2026

Thank you to my friend and Mishawaka artist, Kincade Acrey for creating this awesome poster for my campaign!

Joshua David Lange is the ONLY Penn Township Advisory Board candidate with a cool poster.

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09/01/2026

Joshua David Lange for Penn Township Advisory Board: Endorsed by Ross Deal!

I am proud to announce that my campaign for the Penn Township Advisory Board has just been officially endorsed by Ross Deal. Mr. Deal is a Mishawaka legend and has lived a life marked by public service to our community and to our nation. He served as a U.S. Marine, a Mishawaka police officer, a Mishawaka City Council member, and as an Indiana State Representative.

While in the legislature, Rep. Deal had a perfect rating by labor unions, fighting to protect workers’ rights, as well as protecting the education system. Former Rep. Deal said that he supports my campaign's plan to bring fair Mishawaka representation to Penn Township and model its form of governance after the ‘Mishawaka Way’.

I first met Ross when I was in the Mishawaka Mayor Youth Advisory Council. I had traveled down to IUPUI with a number of students and Mrs. Hazen for the Accelerate Indiana Municipalities (A.I.M.) Legislative Day. While in Indy, Mayor Dave Wood took us to the Capitol Building, and it was there that Rep. Ross Deal gave us a tour. We went inside the chamber for the Indiana House of Representatives, and we took a photo with him. That trip to Indianapolis showed what dedicated political leadership looks like, and helped inspire me to serve our great township!

Reminder: Early voting starts in less than a month (October 6) so remember to check your voting registration so you can cast a ballot for Joshua David Lange for the Penn Township Advisory Board. Thank you again to Ross Deal for his endorsement!

08/28/2026

The Backyard Brawl: Mishawaka vs Penn Football

By Joshua Lange

As an MHS alum, a former JV O-Lineman for the Cavemen (never had the makings of a varsity athlete) and this year being the 100th Anniversary of the field at Steele Stadium, I am excited to watch the Cavemen versus the Kingsmen tonight.

If I were a typical politician, I would say "Even though I am a Mishawaka grad, Penn High School and Mishawaka High School are both schools that represent Penn Township, so I hope they both win."

However, I cannot stand that disingenuous style of posts, so let me draw my line in the sand:

GO CAVEMEN!

08/24/2026

Lange For Penn Township Board: Supporter Spotlight

John "Woody" Woodruff is a lifelong Mishawaka resident who has always been active in the community. He grew up in a UAW family, and his father helped organize Wheelabrator as UAW. He is a 1972 Mishawaka High School graduate, a former teacher, a retired dean of students, and is currently a volunteer assistant softball coach for Marian High School. Woody has coached for decades and used to be the commissioner of the Mishawaka Softball League.

Woody is a supporter of my candidacy and is a conservative leaning voter that is willing to cross party lines for my campaign. As Woody puts it, "With the craziness and insanity of national party politics, it's good to see a young person who genuinely cares about our community, and has good common sense. I have known Joshua Lange for years, and he has my backing."

Like thousands of Penn Township residents, Woody will cast his vote for Joshua David Lange, a Mishawaka Democrat in November election for the Penn Township Advisory Board.

08/21/2026

Major Labor Endorsement!

I just received an official letter from the St. Joseph Valley Building and Construction Trades Council that I have been officially endorsed for the Penn Township Advisory Board in the General Election!

This is huge as they are "An alliance of 22 affiliated locals representing over 10,000 highly skilled craftsmen and women in Northern Indiana and Southern Michigan."

These are the blue collar people that build America better every single day! Nothing in the modern world would exist without the construction workers that made it possible. As a union member (IBEW 153) I am honored to accept this endorsement.

The St. Joseph Valley Building and Construction Trades are actively providing training for the next generations so they are equipped for the future. As a young person from Mishawaka, my time in a union helped shape me into the man I am today.

Thank you to President Murray Miller and the rest of the leadership for this endorsement!

One last thing to the readers, I would deeply appreciate it if you voted for me, Joshua David Lange, for the Penn Township Advisory Board on or before November 3rd!

08/17/2026

Endorsement Announcement!

I am proud to announce that one of the biggest law enforcement voices in St. Joseph County, South Bend Police Chief, Scott Ruszkowski has officially endorsed my campaign.

Chief Ruszkowski is an extremely decorated officer that has served for 38 years. Prior to that, he served honorably in the US Navy; 44 years of service to country and community.

If elected to the Penn Township Advisory Board, I will coordinate closely with future Sheriff Ruszkowski, and first responders to help keep our residents safe.

Scott Ruszkowski had this to say, "Joshua is always on the go, asking questions, finding answers…in tune with folks from every walk of life. Caring about people, and the government that serves us (people) is a win-win for Penn Township and exactly what we need to launch us (people) out of the doldrum and complacency that seems acceptable, and for far too long.
Switch the L in Lange to Ch and it makes perfect sense!"

Thank you Scott Ruszkowski for St. Joseph County Sheriff

08/08/2026

Since filing for political office in early February, the outpouring of support has been amazing. As the youngest candidate in St. Joseph County, I feel it is my duty to get Gen Z to vote whether it is for me or for anyone else. Each conversation I have means everything to me as I want to be a Voice for Mishawaka, and that starts with simply listening.

That is why I am always attending events and educating people on what a township board is. I do not blame young people for not even knowing it exists because it is almost invisible. Today in particular was no exception, I met with dozens of young people as well as a lot of constituents, candidates, and friends.

My only request for the person reading this is to remember to tell your family and friends to vote Joshua David Lange for the Penn Township Advisory Board on or before November 3rd so we can give Mishawaka a voice in our township!

08/03/2026

This morning I met with the unions at the St. Joseph Valley Building Trades and spoke about my candidacy.

Unions are the backbone of America, and as a union member (Electrical Workers Local 153) I appreciate being able to explain my campaign platform and hear the top issues unions are facing.

I do not take anything for granted and feel it's important to personally earn the endorsement of each union as they are not a monolith. Every union has their own needs and perspectives, and I am here to listen.

A township board position can do more than people realize. If you want change then vote Joshua David Lange, Mishawaka Democrat for Penn Township Advisory Board on or before November 3rd!

07/28/2026

Mishawaka Historian Laureate, Peter De Kever, gifted me one of the political pins that he owns. This pin, "Democrats will make it happen for Mishawaka" is from the 1999 Municipal election.

This pin motivates me to get to the finish line for the people of Mishawaka and Penn Township. There has not been a Mishawaka Democrat on the Penn Township Advisory Board since 2022 despite Mishawaka making up 75% of the population of Penn Township and almost 50% of the township being Democrat.

Penn Township and the City of Mishawaka deserve fair representation! Voting for Joshua David Lange for the Penn Township Advisory Board on or before November 3rd will make that happen!

07/21/2026

I had all 4 of my wisdom teeth removed today (it doesn't hurt now but it will!)and because of that, I will be taking time off of the campaign trail for the next one to two weeks.

I am grateful for all the support for my candidacy, as I want to ultimately help the amazing people of Penn Township, and I believe in this position I can.

I am a go getter, so having to take a break is not what I do. However, I also do not want to get dry socket which everyone says is horrible.

Thank you to everyone for voting for me in the May Primary, donating to my campaign, putting up yard signs, and supporting me. I hope to make Mishawaka and Penn Township proud!

Remember to vote for Joshua David Lange in the General Election on or before November 3rd!

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