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Joshua Lange is a 7th generation Mishawakan who is running for the Penn Township Board.

11/04/2026

ABC57 has officially called the Penn Township Advisory Board election, and out of the four candidates, I am projected to be in 1st with 10,033 votes!

I am humbled and thrilled to be the youngest candidate in St. Joseph County (25 years old) to win in this midterm!

I appreciate the support from the whole community, as this victory is ours not just mine!

I want to thank the outgoing members of the Penn Township Advisory Board for their service!

Congratulations to everyone who won on this historic midterm election!

11/03/2026

It has been 273 days since I started my campaign for the Penn Township Advisory Board, and today is the last day, Election Day!

I have spent about $1,000 of my own money, sent out over 2,000 postcards, placed 100 yard signs, sent 200 letters, knocked 800 doors, attended 30 community events, and spoke to hundreds of Penn Township residents. All in all, I have put about 400 hours into the campaign.

This campaign was not just a one man show, I have had help from the entire community with thousands of dollars in donations, dozens of people liking and sharing my Facebook posts, the graphic designs by my friends, family and friends talking to people about my candidacy, major endorsements from community leaders, and most importantly, 2,562 votes in the primary.

My campaign has never been about me, it has been about ending the lack of Mishawaka representation (Mishawaka makes up 75% of the population of Penn Township and only has 33% of the seats) and modernizing the government infrastructure of the township so we can help the residents of Mishawaka, Osceola, and the rest of Penn Township.

Since my time on the Mishawaka Mayor’s Youth Advisory Council, I learned that local government is the bedrock that all other forms of government rely on. If Penn Township is not constantly innovating and proactive like the City of Mishawaka, then we are doing the people a disservice.

That is why I am asking for your vote today if you have not voted yet. As South Bend Police Chief, Scott Ruszkowski says, "Vote Lange for Change."

Remember to manually select the Penn Township Advisory Board race as it DOES NOT APPLY TO STRAIGHT TICKET VOTING. My name, Joshua David Lange, is at the top of the selection. Thank you to everyone for supporting my campaign and God bless!

10/29/2026

Everything changes. You know, one day you're a pumpkin boy, the next, you're a candidate for the Penn Township Advisory Board.

Pumpkin Boy is asking for you to early vote during this Halloween week for him, Joshua David Lange, for the Penn Township Advisory Board!

Early voting centers are the County Services Building located in downtown Mishawaka and the County City Building in downtown South Bend!!!

10/26/2026

Do as the pumpkins say: "Vote Now, Vote Josh!"

Every day until election day (November 3rd), you can early vote at the County Services Building in Downtown Mishawaka or the County-City Building in Downtown South Bend. Voting is open until 4pm and it is a lot quicker to do than carving those two pumpkins.

I would be honored if you cast a ballot for Joshua David Lange for the Penn Township Advisory Board.

Remember to complete the full ballot because some races do not apply to straight ticket voting. Each vote counts, especially in St. Joseph County!

10/23/2026

Joshua David Lange for Penn Township Advisory Board Endorsed by State Senator David L. Niezgodski

By Joshua Lange

I am proud to announce that I have been officially endorsed by Senator David L. Niezgodski of Indiana’s 10th District. This endorsement means a great deal to me, as Senator Niezgodski is a union brother through UA Local 172 and has spent decades fighting for the working class. Over the past several months, I have had many conversations with him about policy and about my plans to improve Penn Township. His insight has been invaluable, especially given that he began his own public service career on the Portage Township Advisory Board.

Senator Niezgodski has served in the Indiana State Senate since 2016 and has been an active, hands‑on legislator. He has authored numerous bills aimed at helping Hoosiers and is known for working across the aisle to get meaningful legislation passed. He currently serves as the Ranking Minority Member on the Pensions and Labor Committee and is also a member of the Public Policy Committee and the Tax and Fiscal Policy Committee, among others.

One of my major goals, once elected to the Penn Township Advisory Board, is to advocate at the State House and State Senate to protect the interests of townships and preserve local autonomy. Government works best when it is built from the bottom up, and Senator Niezgodski embodies that philosophy. As a practical problem solver and a dedicated member of the Minority Caucus, he consistently fights for the needs of St. Joseph County.

I am confident in my ability to serve Penn Township effectively, and I am honored to have the support of Senator David Niezgodski.

10/21/2026

Supporter Spotlight: Kyle Sears (Teacher & Coach)

Kyle Sears is a lifelong Mishawakan who graduated from Mishawaka High School in 2019. He attended Indiana University South Bend, and now works as a Social Studies teacher at John Young Middle School.

He is also a coach for multiple sports at Mishawaka High School. Kyle is politically independent, which makes his support for my Democratic campaign for the Penn Township Advisory Board so important. Majority of Americans do not belong to any political party. Kyle said, "it’s refreshing seeing someone so passionate about their community."

Coach Kyle Sears is one of thousands of Mishawakans, Osceolans, and Penn Township residents who will cast a ballot for Joshua David Lange for the Penn Township Advisory Board on or before November 3rd!

10/19/2026

Supporter Spotlight: Evan Bordner (Office Worker in RV Industry)

Evan Bordner is a lifelong Mishawaka native and a graduate of Mishawaka High School. He works in marketing in the RV industry and lives with his wife on the south side of the river.

Evan is not registered to any party and votes for the person, not the party. Evan has this to say about why he supports our campaign:

"I have known Josh for many years and truly believe he has the folks of Penn Township and Mishawaka’s best interests in mind. I agree with his stance that Mishawaka needs fair representation within the Penn Township board and appreciate that he educates citizens on forthcoming issues that they may otherwise be uninformed on."

Evan is just one of many neighbors casting their ballot for Joshua David Lange for the Penn Township Advisory Board!

10/14/2026

Joshua David Lange for Penn Township Advisory Board Endorsed by Northern Indiana Area Labor Federation AFL-CIO

Despite there being dozens of candidates on the ballot, I am only 1 of 8 candidates in all of St. Joseph County endorsed by the Northern Indiana Area Labor Federation for the 2026 election cycle.

As the only member of Electrical Workers Local 153 running for political office this year, I am incredibly proud to be endorsed by my fellow union brothers and sisters.

Congratulations to the 5 other Democrats and the 2 Republicans who have been endorsed for backing organized labor.

10/13/2026

Lange for Penn Township Advisory Board Endorsed by Former Mishawaka 5th District Common Councilman, Michael “Mike” Compton

By Joshua David Lange

I am proud to announce that my campaign has been officially endorsed by my former district’s Mishawaka Councilman, Mike Compton. Mike has been a staple of Mishawaka since he wore the number 83 jersey as a Mishawaka Caveman, playing back in the 1970s.

After graduating from Mishawaka High School, Mike joined the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Local 153 and worked his way from apprentice to Business Manager. He has been a member for 48 years. As a fellow member of IBEW Local 153, I am honored to have the backing of a union brother.

Beyond his union leadership, Mike Compton served multiple terms on the Mishawaka Common Council. One of his greatest accomplishments on the council, in my opinion, was his dedication to helping Mishawaka Troop Town. His commitment to helping constituents has made a lasting impact on our community.

When I served on the Mishawaka Mayor’s Youth Advisory Council, I remember the guidance and encouragement Councilman Compton offered during our mock council meetings. His support helped shape my understanding of municipal government and public service. Thank you, former Councilman Compton, for your support of my campaign.

P.S. Early voting has started so remember to vote for Joshua David Lange for the Penn Township Advisory Board on or before Election Day.

10/06/2026

Today felt extra special as I officially cast my ballot for myself, Joshua David Lange, in the race for the Penn Township Advisory Board!

Since serving on the Mishawaka Mayor's Youth Advisory Council, I have had the urge to continue helping our great community, and that commitment has culminated in today, October 6th, when I voted in an election during the 250th year of our nation!

Early voting will continue until November 2nd, with Election Day on November 3rd. Whether I win or lose, I have accomplished my goal of informing the public about the duties of the Township Advisory Board and have motivated a lot of fellow young people to register to vote.

I would be grateful if you considered casting your ballot for Joshua David Lange for the Penn Township Advisory Board!

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