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John Schick

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

Management/business consultant

John Schick is a management consultant from Chesterton, Indiana, and the Libertarian nominee for Indiana State Comptroller (Auditor of State). The Libertarian Party of Indiana nominated him in early 2026, and county election records list him as filed for the office on 2026-04-08. He was the Libertarian nominee for this office in 2014, 2018 and 2022, which makes 2026 his fourth campaign for it.

Where Schick stands

Reason for running: Says he is running so Hoosiers have a choice that favors personal liberty over the polarized left-right agendas.
Priorities for the office: Lists three priorities: a comptroller independent of the legislature's majority party, a complete overhaul of the Transparency Portal, and more press releases to keep legislators and citizens informed of state spending.
Transparency portal: Says the portal is not very transparent, noting that 60% of state spending in his home county goes to a single 'settlements' account with no description. Proposes to 'completely' rework the site.
State spending disclosure: Proposes regular news releases on how state money is spent on current issues, such as Flock cameras. Says public spending 'should not be hidden behind a wall of opacity.'
Independence of the office: Argues that a comptroller from neither major party would make clear the office is run independently of the governor and legislature, not to share the legislature's priorities.
National debt: Calls the national debt concerning but says he would rather focus on state issues, where the comptroller can have more impact.
Taxes and spending: In his 2022 campaign for the office, said he wants less government spending and fewer restrictions and regulations. He did not answer the 2026 Capital Chronicle survey.

Background

Libertarian nominee for Indiana State Comptroller, 2026
Libertarian nominee for Indiana Auditor/Comptroller of State in 2014, 2018 and 2022 (lost each general election)
Libertarian candidate for Indiana House District 3, 2010
Management/business consultant; lives in Chesterton (Porter County)
Joined the Libertarian Party in 2002; has served as state central committee secretary, state party treasurer and 1st Congressional District leader
Has coached Porter County Special Olympics basketball

In the news

Meet the candidates for state comptroller Current Publishing, October 15, 2026
Get to know Indiana’s comptroller candidates Indiana Capital Chronicle (via The Republic), October 13, 2026
2026 Voter Guide: Indiana State Comptroller WFYI, October 1, 2026

Also running for State Comptroller (Auditor of State)

Jessica Bailey Democratic
Elise Nieshalla Republican

Sources

Last researched October 23, 2026. Written in neutral language from the sources above. Spot an error? See how to report it.