Sheila A. Asbell Files 2026 Republican Candidacy for Dubois County Recorder

Sheila A. Asbell has officially filed her candidacy for Dubois County Recorder on the Republican ticket, local news outlets report, with WJTS identifying the bid as a 2026 run. The filing was reported following activity on Feb. 11, 2026, and is being presented locally as part of the county’s emerging slate of candidates.

Asbell framed her campaign around records management, saying, “I’m running for Recorder because I believe in serving the people of Dubois County with accuracy, transparency, and respect.” She added, “My experience in county government has prepared me to step into this role on day one, and I am committed to ensuring our public records remain secure, accessible, and well-managed.” WJTS also reported that Asbell stated she looks forward to meeting voters throughout Dubois County and sharing her vision for a Recorder’s Office that continues to serve the community with professionalism and integrity.

Her resume, as described in local outlets, centers on county office experience and private-sector administrative work. Asbell currently works in the Dubois County Auditor’s Office and previously served three years in the Dubois County Recorder’s Office, giving her hands-on experience in document management and public records. WJTS further notes she spent ten years in the Credit Department at Masterbrand Cabinets and serves as secretary for Asbell Trucking LLC, a locally based small business.

Asbell’s ties to Dubois County are long-standing. She is a lifelong county resident who graduated from Northeast Dubois High School in 1989 and lives in Haysville with her husband, Joey. She is active in St. Raphael’s Church and the Celestine Community Club. Her two adult children are Emily, who lives in Avon, Indiana, and Kale, who lives in Celestine in Asbell’s childhood home.

Local context remains incomplete in public reporting. The Dubois County Free Press presented Asbell’s filing as part of the local slate of candidates, while the county’s public candidates page contains long lists of county, school board, and statewide names but did not show Asbell in the excerpt provided. Sources do not identify an incumbent Recorder or any other candidates for the Recorder post in the material reviewed.

Key follow-ups for voters and reporters include confirmation of Asbell’s official filing paperwork and filing number with the Dubois County election office, verification of whether she faces primary or general-election opponents, and a request to Asbell’s campaign for a detailed platform on records digitization, access hours, fee structure, and staffing plans. Asbell’s declared emphasis on secure, accessible public records positions records management and transparency as central issues in what WJTS frames as her 2026 campaign.