Elections staff reported 53,004 election-day votes and 49,004 early votes, credited a third early-voting site for smoothing traffic, and said a 58-ballot check-in discrepancy is reconciled — down from larger differentials in prior years.

St. Joseph County — Nov 5, 2026

Board discusses absentee and provisional handling; staff stresses not penalizing voters for worker errors

Nov 5, 2026

Residents tell board weekend street closure, training and tech problems hindered voting access

Nov 5, 2026

St. Joseph County election board certifies Nov. 5 results after provisional review

Nov 5, 2026

Board schedules post-election feedback sessions and seeks to expand student election program

Nov 5, 2026

Emergency Management

Emergency management approves additional siren control point at backup 9-1-1 center

Nov 5, 2026

Government Operations

Commissioners approve routine accounts-payable docket, consent agenda and several administrative contracts

Nov 5, 2026

Child Safety

Health Department to reapply for car-seat inspection grant offering up to 80 replacement seats

Nov 5, 2026

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What stands out in St. Joseph County

Data from Polco GPAL
Standouts compare St. Joseph County with communities in Indiana or of similar population size. Surprises are where the measured figure was unusually far from what Polco's model expected. Each fact gives its year; public data runs one to two years behind.

In 2023, St. Joseph County was less favorable than communities of similar population size on property crimes cleared.

2nd percentile · 2023 · FBI, via Polco GPAL

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Nov 5Election Board Meeting 11 15 2024Board voted to certify the election via voice vote.Nov 5Videos Opens in new windowAgreement with Celerix approved.Nov 4Board of Commissioners Meeting: Wednesday, November 4, 2026 11:00AMArbitration venue and limitation of liability clauses Nov 411-2-2026 Drainage Board MeetingBoard recorded a carried motion related to the dewatering/discharge request; transcript does not include exact motion text but discussion indicates monitoring and permit compliance will be required.

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St. Joseph County approves Moser Consulting IT assessment and interim IT-director support

Nov 5, 2026

Health Department authorized to begin Medicaid billing under UnitedHealthcare contract

Nov 5, 2026

County approves Celerix administrative services for retiree and COBRA administration

Nov 5, 2026

St. Joseph County packet sought contracts with Selerix for COBRA and direct‑bill services

Nov 4, 2026