Absentee Voting in Full Swing in North Judson Municipal General Election

Posted on October 23, 2019
Author Anita Goodan, WKVI

Absentee voting continues this week in the North Judson Municipal General Election.

North Judson residents may cast an early ballot on Thursday, Oct. 24 from noon to 2:30 p.m. and from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. CT.  The early voting opportunity on Friday, Oct. 25 is from noon to 5 p.m. and Saturday, Oct. 26 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the North Judson-Wayne Township Public Library.

As of Monday, Clerk Bernadette Welter-Manuel said only 10 voters have cast early ballots.

Voters can also cast their ballots early at the Starke County Courthouse in Knox on Saturday, November 2 from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. and Monday, November 4 from 8:30 a.m. to noon. Voters meeting certain requirements may also request to vote by mail by contacting the Starke County Clerk’s Office.

Incumbent Democrat Ward 1 Council Member Jane Ellen Felchuk is being challenged by Republican Randy Schwartz. Democrat Matthew Brewer is challenging incumbent Republican Wendy Hoppe for her Ward 2 seat. Ward 3 Council Member James Young and Clerk-Treasurer Andrew Rowe are running unopposed for their first full terms.

North Judson is the only municipality in Starke County with a General Election this year.  No contested races were found in Knox or Hamlet so those candidates are in for four-year terms beginning in 2020.