The Elkhart County Republican Party wants you to know your candidates. Throughout the run toward the May 2026 Primary Election, we will be posting Q&As with your candidates to help introduce (and re-introduce) them to you – the Republican voter! All Republican candidates in the race are contacted. We continue this series with candidates for Jackson Township Trustee.

Candidate Bio: Travis Peak –

  • Why did you decide to seek election/re-election to this office? Career Fire Fighter with the Goshen Fire Department for 22 years, serving as the
    Division Chief of Education.
  • Builder and lead instructor of the RedHawk Fire & EMT Academy, implemented in 2024.
  • 2025 recipient of the Fire Instructor of the Year award in the state of Indiana.
  • Born and raised in Goshen, living in the Fairfield Farms community for 16 years.
  • Married to Tiffany (Ganger) Peak, who was born and raised in New Paris, co-owner of the
    Landmark Bar & Grill, for the past 17 years.
  • Board member of the New Paris Chamber of Commerce, actively involved in community events.

What do you feel are the main issues facing this office heading into your next potential term? Time for change. Time for transparency.

  • …for the people of Jackson Township to know where their money is going and what
    their money is doing.
  • …for our Fire Department to be better prepared and better equipped for their safety
    as well as the safety and future of Jackson Township.
  • …for our great businesses of Jackson Township to become more involved in the
    growth and advancement of our community.
  • …for the trustee to be accessible and present year round with an office that the citizens
    of Jackson Township can visit and voice their needs and concerns.

What are some elements of this job that the public may not know about? I would assume a lot of the public has no idea on what the trustee actually does.  I would make it clear on what the trustee does and what they are doing.  The trustee responsibly handles the tax money that comes into the township.  This will entail, giving the fire department a yearly budget, taking care and maintaining 4 of the 5 cemeteries we have, supporting the community anyway the trustee can, assisting residents when they have hard times, maintaining and supporting our park. This is a few examples of what the trustee does.

Why have you decided to seek election as a Republican candidate and why are those values important to you? I’ve decided to seek election as a Republican candidate because I believe in the core values of personal responsibility, limited government, and strong local communities. Those values matter to me because they empower individuals and families to make their own decisions, encourage hard work, and ensure government remains accountable to the people it serves.

How can voters get in touch with you and stay updated on your campaign? My number has been on the mailers 574.536.6621 I sent out, also my email address [email protected].  We also made a website for the campaign Home – Peak For Trustee

[Note: All candidates were contacted regarding this survey. The other candidate[s] in this race did not respond.]