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David Shelton

David Shelton

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Overview

Current roleKnox County Clerk (Clerk of the Circuit Court)

PartyRepublican

LocationIndiana

BackgroundKnox County Clerk (Clerk of the Circuit Court)

Notable personal detailsDavid Wayne Shelton is an Indiana Republican candidate for Indiana Secretary of State in 2026. He has served as Knox County Clerk (Clerk of the Circuit Court) since 2019 and is chair of the Knox County Republican Party. He previously ran for Indiana Secretary of State at the 2022 Republican convention and is also a small business owner with experience in private investigations and election-related consulting.

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News

AINews Summary
Last updatedJul 15, 2026

David Shelton was among the candidates competing for the Indiana GOP nomination for secretary of state, but delegates ultimately chose Max Engling instead. Shelton finished behind Engling and incumbent Secretary of State Diego Morales at the state party convention. The race now moves toward the November general election, where other candidates are also expected to be on the ballot.

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CTChicago Tribune1 month ago

Indiana Secretary of State Diego Morales knocked off ballot at GOP convention

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Endorsements

Indiana Republican Secretary of State nominee?

Endorsers of David Shelton for Indiana Republican Secretary of State nominee?

Chase Nattkemper

Elected official

Chase Nattkemper endorsed David Shelton for Indiana Secretary of State.

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