A Proven Leader for St. Joseph County

As St. Joseph County Circuit Court Clerk, Amy Rolfes has transformed the local election landscape through bold leadership and nationally recognized reforms.

She earned statewide honors for Elections 101 and launched Work the Vote 2024 to boost civic engagement.

Under her watch, the Clerk’s Office passed an independent audit with top marks and took part in the national #Protect2024 integrity campaign.

Amy Rolfes secured major federal grants to enhance election security, merged voter registration operations to streamline services, and was chosen to represent Indiana on an international election mission—demonstrating both local impact and global leadership.

  • Honorable Mention Award from the US Elections Assistance Commission for Elections 101 (2024), recognized for innovation in election administration

  • Led Work the Vote 2024, a countywide initiative to increase civic engagement and poll worker recruitment

  • Appeared on Politically Speaking to highlight local election improvements

  • Enhanced Vote Center worker training and implemented strategic shift scheduling

  • Launched Satellite Vote Centers & improved Election Day logistics

  • Passed a Voting System Technical Oversight Program VSTOP audit with the highest rating

  • Prevented signature fraud during the 2024 Primary Election

  • Upgraded ballot room security and developed a new secure storage facility

  • Merged Voter Registration with the Clerk’s Office for better service and communication

  • Graduate of Ball State’s Certification in Election Administration, Technology and Security. (CEATS)

🗳️ Elections & Voter Engagement 🗳️

Elections 101 (2024 Honorable Mention Award)

Recognized for innovation and excellence in election administration.

Work the Vote 2024

Led a countywide initiative to increase civic engagement and volunteer turnout.

Media & Public Education

• Appeared on Politically Speaking to discuss election improvements

• Built strong engagement through social media and voter education

Training & Efficiency

• Enhanced Vote Center Worker training programs

• Introduced strategic shift scheduling to improve election day operations

• Created custom Clerk election worker shirts for visibility and professionalism

Access & Innovation

• Launched Satellite Vote Centers for increased voter accessibility

• Developed a pilot program in partnership with community organizations

• Streamlined Vote Center prep and logistics

Election Integrity

• Prevented signature fraud during the 2024 Primary Election

• Passed the Voting System Technical Oversight Program VSTOP audit with highest approval rating possible

• Participating in the national #Protect2024 election integrity series

🔒 Grants & Election Security 🔒

Secured Major Election Grants:

• HAVA Grant

• Election Security Grant

Security Enhancements:

• Upgraded ballot room security systems

• Preparing a brand-new secure ballot room

🗂️ Voter Registration & Structural Improvements 🗂️

Department Merger

Successfully merged Voter Registration with the Clerk’s Office to improve services and communication.

Office Restructuring

• In process of relocating Voter Registration to a more functional office space

• Improved internal logistics and public access

🎓 Professional Development & Leadership 🎓

CEATS Program Graduate

Completed Certification in Election Administration, Technology and Security at Ball State University.

Leadership & Collaboration

• Attends statewide County Clerk conferences

• Selected to represent Indiana abroad—invited to travel with the Secretary of State to Guatemala for election observation and international partnership

🧩 Clerk’s Office Innovation 🧩

Tech Modernization

• Installed a new, unified phone system—among the first offices in the county to upgrade

• Created online access to updated forms and voter information for greater transparency and convenience