Governor Mike Braun has directed flags to be flown at half-staff in honor of former Bluffton Mayor Ted Ellis, who died on November 1, 2026.

A dedicated public servant, Mayor Ellis served six terms as the Mayor of Bluffton. Prior to his tenure as Mayor, Ellis served on the Wells County Council and as Wells County Auditor.

Governor Braun has ordered flags to be lowered in Wells County from sunrise to sunset on Friday, November 6, 2026, the day of Mayor Ellis's funeral.

Governor Braun encourages all Hoosiers in Wells County to help honor Mayor Ted Ellis by lowering flags to half-staff at their homes and businesses.