Republican Chief Deputy Stephanie Fair Files for Dubois County Clerk in 2026

Stephanie Stallwood Fair formally filed for the Republican nomination for Dubois County Clerk on Jan. 16, 2026, declaring her intent to continue the work of the clerk’s office with the experience she has built since joining the office. Fair has served as Chief Deputy Clerk since 2023 and presented her campaign as a bid to maintain efficient, professional service for residents across the county.

Fair emphasized teamwork and continuity in a statement about her campaign. “We have a great team in the Clerk’s Office, and I look forward to continuing our work in a proficient and dependable manner,” Fair said. Her filing sets up a campaign grounded in hands-on experience in the clerk’s office and a background in operations and accountability.

Before joining the county staff, Fair spent more than a decade at German American Bank in the operations department, where she gained experience in financial procedures and accuracy. She is a 2003 graduate of Jasper High School and earned a degree in Criminology from Indiana State University. Fair and her husband operate a small business, Fair Landscapes, giving her ties to the local small business community and additional management experience.

The filing has practical implications for county governance and for voters. The clerk’s office administers a range of routine but vital functions that affect residents’ daily interactions with government. A candidate with institutional knowledge can argue for continuity in record keeping, customer service and administrative processes. Fair’s banking and operations background is positioned by her campaign as relevant to fiscal stewardship and procedural accuracy in the clerk’s office.

Politically, Fair’s entry clarifies the field for the Republican primary and gives party voters an experienced county official to evaluate as they assess candidates ahead of the 2026 election year. Her campaign message focuses on integrity, experience and public service, themes that may shape debates over administration and efficiency in local government.

For Dubois County residents, the immediate effect will be the start of a campaign season in which voters will compare candidates on experience and plans for the clerk’s office. Watch for additional filings, candidate forums and statements as the primary approaches; these will provide clearer contrasts on priorities and proposed changes. The outcome will determine who oversees day to day county records and administrative services that affect businesses and households across the county.