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Porter County Elections & Registration

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The Porter County Elections & Registration Division is a team that collaborates with the Clerk of the Circuit and Superior Courts to plan, oversee, and administer elections and voter registration.

07/29/2026

Comment and see us!!

Thursday, Friday, and Saturday at the Porter County Fair! 12:00 pm to 8:00 pm

07/24/2026

Heading to the Fair? Be sure to stop by our booth!

Come say hello to our team, learn about the voting process, and, if you’re eligible, register to vote or update your voter registration. We’ll also have fun giveaways and freebies while supplies last!

Whether you have questions about elections or just want to stop in and say hi, we’d love to see you.

Find us at the fair and help us celebrate our big 2-5-0!

07/21/2026

Upcoming Meeting

The meeting of the Porter County Election Board will take place on Thursday, July 23, 2026 at 12 pm in the Commissioners’ Chambers of the Porter County Administration Building, 155 Indiana Avenue, Suite 205 Valparaiso, IN 46383.
Appointed Board Members:
Paul Rausch, appointed by Porter County Democratic Chairman (December 11, 2019-Pleasure of the Chairman)
JC Colter, appointed by Porter County Republican Chairman (January 1, 2026- Pleasure of the Chairman)
Jeff Chidester, appointed by Porter County Democratic Chairman (July 1, 2019- Pleasure of the Chairman)
Daniel Timm, appointed by Porter County Republican Chairman (June 8, 2023-Pleasure of the Chairman)
AGENDA

Pledge of Allegiance
Roll Call
Clerk’s Report
Director’s Report
Approval of Minutes
Election 2026

Change of Poll Worker Meal Pay Proposal

Approval of Verbiage- Porter Twp. Referendum
Upcoming Dates
Other
Public Comment
Adjournment

07/01/2026

Be sure to check out our booth at the Porter County Fair (Official) July 23- August 1!

06/29/2026

Happy 4th of July!

06/24/2026

Upcoming Meeting- Amended Agenda!

The meeting of the Porter County Election Board will take place on Thursday, June 25, 2026 at 3pm in the Commissioners’ Chambers of the Porter County Administration Building, 155 Indiana Avenue, Suite 205 Valparaiso, IN 46383.
Appointed Board Members:
Paul Rausch, appointed by Porter County Democratic Chairman (December 11, 2019-Pleasure of the Chairman)
JC Colter, appointed by Porter County Republican Chairman (January 1, 2026- Pleasure of the Chairman)
Jeff Chidester, appointed by Porter County Democratic Chairman (July 1, 2019- Pleasure of the Chairman)
Daniel Timm, appointed by Porter County Republican Chairman (June 8, 2023-Pleasure of the Chairman)
AGENDA

Pledge of Allegiance
Roll Call
Clerk’s Report
Director’s Report
Approval of Minutes
Election 2026
Approval of Verbiage- Union Twp. Referendum
Campaign Finance Hearings
VSTOP Audit Recap
Upcoming Dates
Other
Public Comment
Adjournment

06/23/2026

Upcoming Meeting

The Executive Session of the Porter County Election Board will take place on Thursday, June 25, 2026 at 2pm in the Commissioners’ Side Chambers of the Porter County Administration Building, 155 Indiana Avenue, Suite 205 Valparaiso, IN 46383.
Appointed Board Members:
Paul Rausch, appointed by Porter County Democratic Chairman (December 11, 2019-Pleasure of the Chairman)
JC Colter, appointed by Porter County Republican Chairman (January 1, 2026- Pleasure of the Chairman)
Jeff Chidester, appointed by Porter County Democratic Chairman (July 1, 2019- Pleasure of the Chairman)
Daniel Timm, appointed by Porter County Republican Chairman (June 8, 2023-Pleasure of the Chairman)
AGENDA

Pursuant to open door law IC 5-14-1.5-6.1 (b)(2)(B) to discuss litigation before the board in its capacity under Indiana Administrative Procedures and Orders Act

06/22/2026

Upcoming Meeting

The meeting of the Porter County Election Board will take place on Thursday, June 25, 2026 at 3pm in the Commissioners’ Chambers of the Porter County Administration Building, 155 Indiana Avenue, Suite 205 Valparaiso, IN 46383.
Appointed Board Members:
Paul Rausch, appointed by Porter County Democratic Chairman (December 11, 2019-Pleasure of the Chairman)
JC Colter, appointed by Porter County Republican Chairman (January 1, 2026- Pleasure of the Chairman)
Jeff Chidester, appointed by Porter County Democratic Chairman (July 1, 2019- Pleasure of the Chairman)
Daniel Timm, appointed by Porter County Republican Chairman (June 8, 2023-Pleasure of the Chairman)
AGENDA

Pledge of Allegiance
Roll Call
Clerk’s Report
Director’s Report
Approval of Minutes
Election 2026
Campaign Finance Hearings
VSTOP Audit Recap
Upcoming Dates
Other
Public Comment
Adjournment

06/15/2026

Thank you to all of our audit workers, the VSTOP Team, and the Secretary of State's Election Director. Together we completed the audit successfully and in record time. Thank you all for spending your Friday with us to ensure democracy!

06/14/2026

Happy Juneteenth

Address

155 Franklin Street
Valparaiso, IN
46383

Opening Hours

Monday	8:30am - 4:30pm
Tuesday	8:30am - 4:30pm
Wednesday	8:30am - 4:30pm
Thursday	8:30am - 4:30pm
Friday	8:30am - 4:30pm

Telephone

+12194653485

Website

https://www.portercountyin.gov/170/Elections-Registration

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