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Jessica Bailey

Democratic candidate for State Comptroller (Auditor of State), Indiana · Challenger

Porter County Clerk

Jessica Bailey is the Democratic nominee for Indiana State Comptroller (formerly called Auditor of State) in the November 3, 2026 general election. She is in her eighth year as Porter County Clerk. She is running against incumbent Republican Elise Nieshalla and Libertarian John Schick.

Where Bailey stands

Transparency portal: Proposes making Indiana's transparency portal easier to use so residents can find state contracts, vendor payments and salaries.
Distributions to local governments: Says she would make sure tax distributions reach local governments 'accurately and on time, every time.'
State Board of Finance: Says she wants to bring 'real discussion' to the State Board of Finance and provide independent oversight from the comptroller's office.
Taxes: Says she does not support raising taxes without serious debate, transparency and an explanation of the impact on residents and local governments. Says tax talks should weigh both revenue and possible service cuts.
Mid-decade redistricting: Opposes early redistricting. Says the maps drawn after the 2020 census still stand and redrawing them would cost counties time and money 'for no reason other than politics.'

Background

Porter County Clerk (in her second term and eighth year as of 2026)
Named Clerk of the Year by the Association of Indiana Counties (2023)
Former member, Portage Township School Board
Democratic nominee for Indiana State Comptroller (2026)

In the news

Indiana State Comptroller – Jessica Bailey The Reflector (University of Indianapolis), October 5, 2026
2026 Voter Guide: Indiana State Comptroller WFYI, October 1, 2026

Also running for State Comptroller (Auditor of State)

John Schick Libertarian
Elise Nieshalla Republican

Sources

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