Nicole Schuyler Kapuscinski for Madison County D2 is dedicated to representing the voices of every community member. Our campaign is centered on building a stronger, more connected community by actively listening to your concerns, hopes, and ideas. We believe in fostering open dialogue and encouraging civic involvement to bring about the real change our county needs.
Join us in shaping the future we envision.
Rooted in Madison County Indiana History, Guided by Heritage.
INDIANA Born and raised along the White River in Anderson, Madison County, Nicole (Schuyler) Kapuscinski brings deep local roots, historic family heritage, and an unwavering commitment to community-driven progress.
As an 11th-generation American Melungeon and descendant of Political Pioneers of the Nation & Madison County's earliest settlers, Nicole is running to restore transparency, accountability, and common-sense governance back to our local government.
This site is our hub for campaign updates, policy positions, events, and ways to get involved.
Nicole stands for fiscal responsibility, constitutional integrity, clean government, community unity, and compassionate leadership.
She is Pro Cannabis, Pro Life, Pro Choice, and Pro Community — because people deserve options, fairness, and a voice in how their county environment is ran and operates.
2026 is not just another election — it’s our opportunity to rebuild trust and create solutions that reflect the will of the people.
I'm running to represent our community on the Madison County Council, in district 2 that follows the White River from Mounds State Park to Perkinsville + Jackson, Lafayette Townships along with parts of Anderson & Union Townships — the same land where my ancestors first settled and are now buried in Perkinsville Cemetery and several others throughout Madison County, Indiana.
November 2025
Madison County District 2 seat
is currently held by Diana Likens
Likens may or may not run again. As of the moment we have heard that Mikael Vaughn will be running for the same district as Nicole (Schuyler) Kapuscinski in 2026. Good Luck!!
Diana is a Likens by marriage, and NOT Blood.
My family has called this area home for many generations (7+). May ancestors migrated to Madison County, Indiana in the early 1800s. The Schuyler name was passed down matrilineally in honor of my Great-Grandfather Philip Pieterse Schuyler’s mother (Amsterdam) — reflects a tradition of respecting women and honoring our elders. He was among the earliest Dutch settlers in what became New York and New Jersey, and the first ambassador to the Delaware Native Americans ancestors.
(female Chief) (Delaware Native Americans - Chief Anderson (Swedish))
Our family legacy is one of diplomacy, mutual respect, and deep friendship with Indigenous communities all over the world— values I carry forward. I believe he chose his mother’s name not just to honor her, but to demonstrate to the Delaware Natives that he understood and respected their matrilineal customs. As do I.
As your representative, I will carry that same spirit of respect, integrity, and connection to the land, voters, taxpayers, and people who call Madison County, Indiana their home.
Madison County, IN isn’t just where I live — it’s part of who I am.
Thanks,
11th Generation American Melungeon
& Disgruntled Combat Veteran
Nicole (Schuyler) Kapuscinski
Just a kid from Madison County, Indiana!
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mat·ri·lin·e·al
/ˌmatrəˈlinēəl,ˌmātrəˈlinēəl/
adjective based on kinship with the mother or the female line.
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