Posted on May 6, 2019
Author Anita Goodan, WKVI
Today is the last day to cast an early ballot in the May Primary Municipal Election.
Voters may vote from 8:30 a.m. to noon today on the first floor of the Starke County Courthouse.
The May Primary Municipal Election is tomorrow. Polls will be open from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Election Day at the Nancy J. Dembowski Community Center in Knox.
Several Bureau of Motor Vehicles branches will be open tomorrow from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m., specifically for driver’s licenses and identification cards, as those items are needed before you will be allowed to vote.
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Monday, May 6, 2019
Tuesday, March 5, 2019
Starke County Commissioners Approve Early Voting Location
Posted on March 5, 2019
Author Anita Goodan, WKVI
The Starke County Commissioners and the Starke County Election Board members Monday night discussed a location for early voting for the May Primary Municipal Election in the Starke County Courthouse.
Currently, a construction crew is in the process of replacing the elevator in the Starke County Courthouse which affects the location of early voting. It is typically held in the second floor meeting room in the Starke County Courthouse, but due to the construction, it must move.
When the second floor meeting room is unable to be used, the Election Board usually moves to a room on the first floor of the courthouse. However, that room is currently being used for the storage of equipment and tools used by the contractors working on the elevator.
Last week, the Starke County Election Board expressed their frustration over the contractors’ use of the room instead of having it available for voters. Election Board President Peg Brettin said she looked into other places in the City of Knox but none of the places were secure enough to hold early voting. They decided to take the issue to the Starke County Commissioners.
During Monday night’s meeting, the commissioners offered to give up the commissioners’ room, which is a smaller room on the first floor of the courthouse, to accommodate the voters. Brettin said they will make the smaller space work for early voting. It was unanimously approved by the commissioners.
If a voter wants to vote absentee, Brettin encourages voters to ask for a mail-in absentee ballot if they are uncomfortable voting in a smaller room. A voter might also qualify for a Travel Board ballot. Call the Starke County Voter Registration number at 574-772-9160 for more information.
Brettin also noted that wherever the early voting location is for the Primary Election, it must remain there for the General Election in November. Brettin said she will discuss that with the Indiana Election Division to see if it can be moved back to the second floor meeting room in November.
Author Anita Goodan, WKVI
The Starke County Commissioners and the Starke County Election Board members Monday night discussed a location for early voting for the May Primary Municipal Election in the Starke County Courthouse.
Currently, a construction crew is in the process of replacing the elevator in the Starke County Courthouse which affects the location of early voting. It is typically held in the second floor meeting room in the Starke County Courthouse, but due to the construction, it must move.
When the second floor meeting room is unable to be used, the Election Board usually moves to a room on the first floor of the courthouse. However, that room is currently being used for the storage of equipment and tools used by the contractors working on the elevator.
Last week, the Starke County Election Board expressed their frustration over the contractors’ use of the room instead of having it available for voters. Election Board President Peg Brettin said she looked into other places in the City of Knox but none of the places were secure enough to hold early voting. They decided to take the issue to the Starke County Commissioners.
During Monday night’s meeting, the commissioners offered to give up the commissioners’ room, which is a smaller room on the first floor of the courthouse, to accommodate the voters. Brettin said they will make the smaller space work for early voting. It was unanimously approved by the commissioners.
If a voter wants to vote absentee, Brettin encourages voters to ask for a mail-in absentee ballot if they are uncomfortable voting in a smaller room. A voter might also qualify for a Travel Board ballot. Call the Starke County Voter Registration number at 574-772-9160 for more information.
Brettin also noted that wherever the early voting location is for the Primary Election, it must remain there for the General Election in November. Brettin said she will discuss that with the Indiana Election Division to see if it can be moved back to the second floor meeting room in November.
Monday, March 4, 2019
Starke County Commissioners to Meet Tonight
Posted on March 4, 2019
Author Anita Goodan, WKVI
The Starke County Election Board members are expected to talk to the commissioners tonight about an early voting location for the May Primary Municipal Election. Early voting is usually held on the second floor of the courthouse, but with the courthouse elevator replacement project underway, the room on the first floor of the courthouse that would be used to hold early voting in this case is said to be in use by the contractors for the storage of tools and other equipment. The Election Board members believe the contractors can store their items in another location. That discussion will continue tonight.
Starke County Economic Development Foundation Executive Director Larry Wickert will present a monthly report as well as the Millenium contract and rail spur contract. A representative from K-RIPC and HWC will discuss contracts for the broadband plan and comprehensive plan. Julia Miller from Purdue Extension Starke County will discuss the Memorandum of Understanding of Purdue Extension Contractual Services agreement, and Court Services Director Shawn Mattraw will ask for signatures on grant funding paperwork.
Starke County EMS Director Travis Clary and Clerk Mary Lynn Ritchie will have updates for the commissioners as well as Highway Superintendent Rik Ritzler. The commissioners are also expected to discuss the cyber security contract.
The Starke County Commissioners will meet tonight at 6 p.m. CT in the first floor meeting room the Starke County Annex No. 1 building at 53 E. Mound Street in Knox.
Author Anita Goodan, WKVI
The Starke County Election Board members are expected to talk to the commissioners tonight about an early voting location for the May Primary Municipal Election. Early voting is usually held on the second floor of the courthouse, but with the courthouse elevator replacement project underway, the room on the first floor of the courthouse that would be used to hold early voting in this case is said to be in use by the contractors for the storage of tools and other equipment. The Election Board members believe the contractors can store their items in another location. That discussion will continue tonight.
Starke County Economic Development Foundation Executive Director Larry Wickert will present a monthly report as well as the Millenium contract and rail spur contract. A representative from K-RIPC and HWC will discuss contracts for the broadband plan and comprehensive plan. Julia Miller from Purdue Extension Starke County will discuss the Memorandum of Understanding of Purdue Extension Contractual Services agreement, and Court Services Director Shawn Mattraw will ask for signatures on grant funding paperwork.
Starke County EMS Director Travis Clary and Clerk Mary Lynn Ritchie will have updates for the commissioners as well as Highway Superintendent Rik Ritzler. The commissioners are also expected to discuss the cyber security contract.
The Starke County Commissioners will meet tonight at 6 p.m. CT in the first floor meeting room the Starke County Annex No. 1 building at 53 E. Mound Street in Knox.
Friday, May 4, 2018
Early Voting Continues Through Monday
Posted on May 4, 2018 Author Michael Gallenberger, WKVI
Local voters have a few more chances to cast their ballots early, ahead of next week’s primary. In-person absentee voting continues today from 8:00 a.m. to noon and 1:00 to 6:00 p.m. at the Starke County Courthouse in Knox. Pulaski County residents may vote today at either the Pulaski County Justice Center in Winamac or the Francesville Fire Station from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. and 1:30 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Tomorrow, early voting will take place at the Starke County Courthouse from 8:00 a.m. to noon and 1:00 to 4:00 p.m. The Winamac and Francesville early voting locations will both be open tomorrow from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Meanwhile, the Culver Town Hall will serve as an early voting site tomorrow from 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
The last day to cast an absentee ballot is Monday. Polls will be open at the Starke County Courthouse from 8:00 a.m. to noon and at the Pulaski County Justice Center from 9:00 a.m. to noon.
On Election Day, polls will be open from 6:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Local voters have a few more chances to cast their ballots early, ahead of next week’s primary. In-person absentee voting continues today from 8:00 a.m. to noon and 1:00 to 6:00 p.m. at the Starke County Courthouse in Knox. Pulaski County residents may vote today at either the Pulaski County Justice Center in Winamac or the Francesville Fire Station from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. and 1:30 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Tomorrow, early voting will take place at the Starke County Courthouse from 8:00 a.m. to noon and 1:00 to 4:00 p.m. The Winamac and Francesville early voting locations will both be open tomorrow from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Meanwhile, the Culver Town Hall will serve as an early voting site tomorrow from 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
The last day to cast an absentee ballot is Monday. Polls will be open at the Starke County Courthouse from 8:00 a.m. to noon and at the Pulaski County Justice Center from 9:00 a.m. to noon.
On Election Day, polls will be open from 6:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Thursday, April 5, 2018
Time is Running out to Register to Vote in the Primary Election
Posted on April 5, 2018
Author Jacque Ryan, WKVI
Those hoping to have a say in the May primary election must register by Monday, April 9th!
The Indiana Secretary of State’s Office issued a reminder stating that in order to be eligible to vote, you must be a citizen of the United States who is at least 18-years-old on the day of the next general, municipal or special election.
Voters must also live in their precinct for at least 30 days before the next general, municipal or special election, with the exception of certain military voters.
Another stipulation states that to be eligible, individuals cannot currently be imprisoned after being convicted of a crime.
There are a few different options available when it comes to registering. To register to vote in-person, visit your local county clerk’s office or any Bureau of Motor Vehicles license branch.
Citizens can also register to vote online by visiting IndianaVoters.com, texting the word ‘Indiana’ to the number 2Vote (28683) or by using the Indiana Voters app.
The app is a valuable resource as it also allows Hoosiers to confirm their voter registration, look up polling places, get directions to the polling location, find out who is on the ballot, track an absentee ballot application and contact local election officials.
The primary election will be held on May 8th. If you have any questions, contact the Hoosier Voter Hotline at 866-IN-1-VOTE.
Author Jacque Ryan, WKVI
Those hoping to have a say in the May primary election must register by Monday, April 9th!
The Indiana Secretary of State’s Office issued a reminder stating that in order to be eligible to vote, you must be a citizen of the United States who is at least 18-years-old on the day of the next general, municipal or special election.
Voters must also live in their precinct for at least 30 days before the next general, municipal or special election, with the exception of certain military voters.
Another stipulation states that to be eligible, individuals cannot currently be imprisoned after being convicted of a crime.
There are a few different options available when it comes to registering. To register to vote in-person, visit your local county clerk’s office or any Bureau of Motor Vehicles license branch.
Citizens can also register to vote online by visiting IndianaVoters.com, texting the word ‘Indiana’ to the number 2Vote (28683) or by using the Indiana Voters app.
The app is a valuable resource as it also allows Hoosiers to confirm their voter registration, look up polling places, get directions to the polling location, find out who is on the ballot, track an absentee ballot application and contact local election officials.
The primary election will be held on May 8th. If you have any questions, contact the Hoosier Voter Hotline at 866-IN-1-VOTE.
Monday, April 2, 2018
Campaign Signs Not Permitted in State Right-of-Way
Posted on March 31, 2018
Author Anita Goodan, WKVI
Candidates in the May Primary Election are starting to get out in the public to attempt to collect supporters. Officials with the Indiana Department of Transportation urge candidates and campaign assistants to keep campaign signs out of the state’s right-of-way.
Signs are not permitted in intersections, interchanges or rights-of-way that run parallel to highways. Where the right-of-way is not clearly marked, boundaries may be estimated as the fence line, the back of a ditch or behind utility poles.
INDOT crews will remove any signs illegally placed and they may remove a sign that presents an immediate safety risk. Removed signs will be taken to the nearest INDOT facility.
Reports of illegal signs can be filed by calling 1-855-463-6848.
Author Anita Goodan, WKVI
Candidates in the May Primary Election are starting to get out in the public to attempt to collect supporters. Officials with the Indiana Department of Transportation urge candidates and campaign assistants to keep campaign signs out of the state’s right-of-way.
Signs are not permitted in intersections, interchanges or rights-of-way that run parallel to highways. Where the right-of-way is not clearly marked, boundaries may be estimated as the fence line, the back of a ditch or behind utility poles.
INDOT crews will remove any signs illegally placed and they may remove a sign that presents an immediate safety risk. Removed signs will be taken to the nearest INDOT facility.
Reports of illegal signs can be filed by calling 1-855-463-6848.
Starke County Election Board Establishes Training Dates for Poll Workers
Posted on March 31, 2018
Author Jacque Ryan, WKVI
Starke County Election Board members are in election preparation mode. Clerk Vicki Cooley said they discussed the training dates for poll workers when they met Wednesday morning.
Cooley said the training days will be held on Tuesday, May 1st and Thursday, May 3rd from 6 p.m. until 8 p.m. and on Saturday, May 5th from 10 a.m. until noon.
Cooley said this year, poll workers can pick up their machines and bags from the courthouse from 1 p.m. until 5 p.m. on Sunday, May 6th. Workers are encouraged to ask any remaining questions at this time.
Primary elections will be held from 6 a.m. until 6 p.m. on Tuesday, May 8th. Follow the link provided, to view a list of voting locations for Starke County precincts .
If you have any questions, contact the Starke County Clerk’s office at 574-772-9128.
Author Jacque Ryan, WKVI
Starke County Election Board members are in election preparation mode. Clerk Vicki Cooley said they discussed the training dates for poll workers when they met Wednesday morning.
Cooley said the training days will be held on Tuesday, May 1st and Thursday, May 3rd from 6 p.m. until 8 p.m. and on Saturday, May 5th from 10 a.m. until noon.
Cooley said this year, poll workers can pick up their machines and bags from the courthouse from 1 p.m. until 5 p.m. on Sunday, May 6th. Workers are encouraged to ask any remaining questions at this time.
Primary elections will be held from 6 a.m. until 6 p.m. on Tuesday, May 8th. Follow the link provided, to view a list of voting locations for Starke County precincts .
If you have any questions, contact the Starke County Clerk’s office at 574-772-9128.
Wednesday, March 7, 2018
Applications Now Being Accepted for Mail-In Ballots, Ahead of May Primary
Posted on March 7, 2018
Author Michael Gallenberger, WKVI
Those who want to vote in the May 8 primary but won’t be able to make it to the polls on Election Day have a few options. The Starke County Clerk’s Office is now accepting applications for mail-in ballots. They’ll be sent out to qualified voters starting the week of March 24, according to county election officials.
Voters in Starke County can request to vote absentee-by-mail by calling 574-772-9160.
The Pulaski County Clerk’s Office can be reached at 574-946-3313.
The option to vote absentee-by-mail is available to those who won’t be able to vote on Election Day due to a variety of reasons, such as work obligations, illness, injury, or religious reasons. Voters who are at least 65 years of age and those who have a disability are also eligible to vote by mail. Complete eligibility guidelines can be found on the Indiana Secretary of State’s Office website.
Additionally, any voter registered in Indiana may vote in-person at their local early voting site, starting April 10. Click here for more information on early voting in Starke County, or click here for information on early voting in Pulaski County.
Author Michael Gallenberger, WKVI
Those who want to vote in the May 8 primary but won’t be able to make it to the polls on Election Day have a few options. The Starke County Clerk’s Office is now accepting applications for mail-in ballots. They’ll be sent out to qualified voters starting the week of March 24, according to county election officials.
Voters in Starke County can request to vote absentee-by-mail by calling 574-772-9160.
The Pulaski County Clerk’s Office can be reached at 574-946-3313.
The option to vote absentee-by-mail is available to those who won’t be able to vote on Election Day due to a variety of reasons, such as work obligations, illness, injury, or religious reasons. Voters who are at least 65 years of age and those who have a disability are also eligible to vote by mail. Complete eligibility guidelines can be found on the Indiana Secretary of State’s Office website.
Additionally, any voter registered in Indiana may vote in-person at their local early voting site, starting April 10. Click here for more information on early voting in Starke County, or click here for information on early voting in Pulaski County.
Thursday, March 1, 2018
Starke County Election Board Sets Early Voting Hours Ahead of May Primary
Posted on March 1, 2018
Author Michael Gallenberger, WKVI
The Starke County Election Board has finalized early voting hours, ahead of the May primary. The in-person absentee voting period runs from April 10 to May 7. During that time, Starke County voters will be able to cast their ballots on the first floor of the County Courthouse in Knox weekdays from 8:00 a.m. to noon and from 1:00 to 4:00 p.m. Those hours will be extended to 6:00 p.m. on Friday, April 27 and Friday, May 4.
Early voting will also take place on two Saturdays, April 28 and May 5, from 8:00 a.m. to noon and 1:00 to 4:00 p.m. In-person absentee voting ends Monday, May 7 at noon.
The early voting hours were approved Wednesday by the Starke County Election Board. Even though this isn’t a presidential election year, Clerk Vicki Cooley recommended keeping similar voting hours. “We have a very full ballot,” she told board members. “We have a referendum. It’s going to take people longer to vote.”
The only major change from the last election is that evening voting will take place on Fridays, rather than Thursdays. Cooley said it will be more convenient for Starke County residents, since they’re more likely to be in Knox anyway on Friday evenings.
Election Day voting will take place Tuesday, May 8 from 6:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. at precinct polling places.
Author Michael Gallenberger, WKVI
The Starke County Election Board has finalized early voting hours, ahead of the May primary. The in-person absentee voting period runs from April 10 to May 7. During that time, Starke County voters will be able to cast their ballots on the first floor of the County Courthouse in Knox weekdays from 8:00 a.m. to noon and from 1:00 to 4:00 p.m. Those hours will be extended to 6:00 p.m. on Friday, April 27 and Friday, May 4.
Early voting will also take place on two Saturdays, April 28 and May 5, from 8:00 a.m. to noon and 1:00 to 4:00 p.m. In-person absentee voting ends Monday, May 7 at noon.
The early voting hours were approved Wednesday by the Starke County Election Board. Even though this isn’t a presidential election year, Clerk Vicki Cooley recommended keeping similar voting hours. “We have a very full ballot,” she told board members. “We have a referendum. It’s going to take people longer to vote.”
The only major change from the last election is that evening voting will take place on Fridays, rather than Thursdays. Cooley said it will be more convenient for Starke County residents, since they’re more likely to be in Knox anyway on Friday evenings.
Election Day voting will take place Tuesday, May 8 from 6:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. at precinct polling places.
Wednesday, February 28, 2018
Starke County Election Board to Set Early Voting Hours, Set Up Ballots for May Primary
Posted on February 28, 2018
Author Michael Gallenberger, WKVI
Plans are coming together for May’s primary election. The Starke County Election Board is scheduled to set up the ballots during this morning’s meeting. Hours for early voting at the Starke County Courthouse will also be considered.
Additionally, board members will discuss training for the absentee and traveling boards, as well as proxies for the absentee, traveling, and election boards. This morning’s Starke County Election Board meeting starts at 9:30 in the second floor meeting room in the Starke County Courthouse.
Author Michael Gallenberger, WKVI
Plans are coming together for May’s primary election. The Starke County Election Board is scheduled to set up the ballots during this morning’s meeting. Hours for early voting at the Starke County Courthouse will also be considered.
Additionally, board members will discuss training for the absentee and traveling boards, as well as proxies for the absentee, traveling, and election boards. This morning’s Starke County Election Board meeting starts at 9:30 in the second floor meeting room in the Starke County Courthouse.
Monday, February 12, 2018
Races Set for May Primary
Posted on February 12, 2018
Author Michael Gallenberger, WKVI
The races are set for May’s primary elections. In Starke County, one hotly-contested office is county clerk. Current auditor Kay Chaffins is challenging incumbent Vicki Cooley for the Democratic party nomination. The winner would presumably face Republican Bernadette Welter-Manuel in November’s general election.
Meanwhile, Democrats Kasey Clark and Rachel Oesterreich are vying to replace Chaffins as auditor. Prosecutor Nick Bourff faces a Democratic primary challenge from Richard Ballard, with the winner expected to face Leslie Baker in November.
Three candidates are also running for District 2 County Council Member: Democrats Dale Conley and Chuck Estok, and Republican Howard A. Bailey Jr. District 1 County Council Member Brad Hazelton faces a Democratic primary challenge from Karl Swihart.
Several candidates have expressed interest in Railroad Township government. Incumbent Trustee Mandy Thomason faces a Republican primary challenge from Deb Wappel. The winner will presumably square off against former trustee Democrat Roger Chaffins in November. Meanwhile, four Democrats and three Republicans have filed to run for the three Railroad Township Board seats. In California Township, Trustee Judy Ahlenius faces a Democratic primary challenge from Evelyn Trusty.
Pulaski County also has its share of contested races. Republicans Tim Murray and Mary Welker are running for Circuit Court Judge. Coroner John Behny faces a Republican primary challenge from Alan Mitchell. District 3 County Commissioner Mike McClure will face Tyler Campbell in May’s Republican primary.
Pulaski County’s most hotly-contested race is for the District 3 County Council seat. Incumbent Democrat Linda Powers will face Jessye Gilley in the May primary, with the winner expected to face Republican Brian Young in November’s general election.
The Winamac and Francesville town council races have each attracted three candidates for the available seats.
Candidate Filings As of February 9 Filing Deadline:
Starke County
Assessor: Michelle Snowdon (D)
Auditor: Kasey Bula Clark (D), Rachel Milner Oesterreich (D)
Clerk: Katherine (Kay) Dolezal Chaffins (D), Vicki Cooley (D), Bernadette Welter-Manuel (R)
Coroner: Dannie Ray Hoffer Jr. (D), Jack E. Rosa (R)
Prosecutor: Leslie A. Baker (R), Richard (Dick) Ballard (D), Nicholas Allen Bourff (D)
Recorder: Rebekah Sponaugle Wagner (D)
Sheriff: Thomas Decola (R), Bill Dulin (D)
Commissioner District 2: Don Binkley (D), Bryan Harold Cavender (R)
County Council District 1: Bradley J. Hazelton (D), Karl Swihart (D)
County Council District 2: Howard A. Bailey Jr. (R), Dale Conley (D), Chuck Estok (D)
County Council District 3: David Pearman (R)
County Council District 4: Karen Tibbs (D)
California Township Trustee: Judy Ahlenius (D), Evelyn Trusty (D)
California Township Board Member: Michele Albon (R), Richard Anderson (R), Matthew McGowen Sr. (R)
Center Township Trustee: Julie Manns (D)
Center Township Board Member: Steve A. Berndt (D), Ben Warren (D)
Davis Township Trustee: Robin Latimer (D)
Davis Township Board Member: Rebecca Ferch (D), Robert Ferch (R), Rebecca (Becky) Pflugshaupt-Davis (R)
Jackson Township Trustee: Robert Schmidt (D)
Jackson Township Board Member: Michelle R. Hounshell (R), Perry Thompson Jr (R)
North Bend Township Trustee: Rutherford Byron Walters (R)
North Bend Township Board Member: Sam Bailey (R), 1. Richard Wieczorek Sr. (D)
Oregon Township Trustee: Mark Allen (D)
Oregon Township Board Member: Corey Louzon (D), Carole Noble (D), Joseph I Reed Jr. (R)
Railroad Township Trustee: Roger Chaffins Sr. (D), Mandy Thomason (R), Debra Wappel (R)
Railroad Township Board Member: Bart D. Egolf (R), Joe Krzyzanowski (D), Mike Lawecki (R), Deborah (Debbie) Pavloff (R), Clayton (Clay) Redlin (D), John Scott Roy (D), Steven Watson (D)
Washington Township Trustee: Cathy Ewing Benko (D)
Washington Township Board Member: Kimberly Temple (R)
Wayne Township Trustee: Shirley A. Kots (D)
Wayne Township Board Member: Joe Griffo (D)
California 2 Democrat Precinct Committeeman: Shirley Fields
Center 1 Democrat Precinct Committeeman and State Convention Delegate: Jeffery J. Houston
Center 1 Democrat Precinct Committeeman: Rick Chambers
Center 1 Convention Delegate “At-Large”: Michaelene J. Houston (D)
Center 2 Democrat Precinct Committeeman: Linda D. Berndt
Center 3 Democrat Precinct Committeeman and State Convention Delegate: Jeff V. Berg
Center 5 Democrat Precinct Committeeman and State Convention Delegate: Kenneth Wallace
Railroad Township Democrat Precinct Committeeman: August (Gus) Eckert II
Washington 1 Democrat Precinct Committeeman: Robert Olejniczac Jr.
Washington 2 Convention Delegate “At-Large”: Bernadette Welter-Manuel (R)
Wayne 1 Democrat Precinct Committeeman: Isaiah Collins
Wayne 2 Convention Delegate “At Large”: Brenda Stanojevic
Wayne 4 Convention Delegate “At Large”: Christopher Lee (R)
Wayne 4 Democrat Precinct Committeeman: Bill Crase Jr.
Pulaski County
Assessor: Lorena H. (Holly) VanDerAa (R)
Clerk: Christina L. Hoffa (R)
Coroner: John Behny (R), Alan S. Mitchell (R)
Prosecutor: Daniel P. Murphy (R)
Sheriff: Jeffery K. Richwine (R)
Surveyor: Jenny Weaver-Keller (D)
Circuit Court Judge: Timothy J. Murray (R), Mary C. Welker (R)
Superior Court Judge: Crystal A. Brucker Kocher (R)
Commissioner District 3: Tyler Campbell (R), John Michael “Mike” McClure (R)
County Council District 2: Ronald “Rudy” Desabatine (R), Douglas Roth (R)
County Council District 3: Jessye Gilley (D), Linda Powers (D), Brian Young (R)
Francesville Town Clerk: Cathy Lynn Elston (R)
Francesville Town Council: Pamela G. Antrim (R), Lynn Johns (R), Rosa M. Wuethrich (R)
Winamac Town Council: Alvin R. Parish (R), Dave Schambers (D), Dan Vanaman (R)
Cass Township Trustee: Christopher Hudson (D)
Harrison Township Trustee: Betty Stinemetz (R)
Harrison Township Board: Christopher A. Graves (R), Alice L. Gudas (R)
Indian Creek Township Board: David Weaver (D)
Jefferson Township Trustee: Betty L. Kruger (R)
Jefferson Township Board: Roscoe “Bud” Cummins (R), Carl G. Kopka (D), Steven Sommers (D)
Monroe Township Trustee: Michelle Schmicker (R)
Monroe Township Board: Jeremy L. Beckner (R), Timothy F. Hoffa Jr. (R), Marcia Link (D)
Rich Grove Township Trustee: Deloris Locke (R)
Salem Township Trustee: Kay Beasey (R)
Salem Township Board: Maurice Kopka (D), Gregory C. Stone (R), Charles R. Yeoman (R)
Tippecanoe Township Trustee: Martie White (D)
Tippecanoe Township Board: Tedmund R. Bauer (R), William E. Bauer (Bill) (D), Kelli Denton (D)
VanBuren Township Trustee: Lenora K. Hoover (R)
VanBuren Township Board: David W. Bailey (R), Kathleen (Kathi) Thompson (D), Tom Wallace (R)
White Post Township Trustee: Karen S. Wagner (R)
White Post Township Board: Richard Lee Brick (R), Patricia L. Tiede (R),
State Convention Delegate: Doug Gutwein (R), Emily Hizer (R), Daniel P. Murphy (R), Brian Young (R)
Author Michael Gallenberger, WKVI
The races are set for May’s primary elections. In Starke County, one hotly-contested office is county clerk. Current auditor Kay Chaffins is challenging incumbent Vicki Cooley for the Democratic party nomination. The winner would presumably face Republican Bernadette Welter-Manuel in November’s general election.
Meanwhile, Democrats Kasey Clark and Rachel Oesterreich are vying to replace Chaffins as auditor. Prosecutor Nick Bourff faces a Democratic primary challenge from Richard Ballard, with the winner expected to face Leslie Baker in November.
Three candidates are also running for District 2 County Council Member: Democrats Dale Conley and Chuck Estok, and Republican Howard A. Bailey Jr. District 1 County Council Member Brad Hazelton faces a Democratic primary challenge from Karl Swihart.
Several candidates have expressed interest in Railroad Township government. Incumbent Trustee Mandy Thomason faces a Republican primary challenge from Deb Wappel. The winner will presumably square off against former trustee Democrat Roger Chaffins in November. Meanwhile, four Democrats and three Republicans have filed to run for the three Railroad Township Board seats. In California Township, Trustee Judy Ahlenius faces a Democratic primary challenge from Evelyn Trusty.
Pulaski County also has its share of contested races. Republicans Tim Murray and Mary Welker are running for Circuit Court Judge. Coroner John Behny faces a Republican primary challenge from Alan Mitchell. District 3 County Commissioner Mike McClure will face Tyler Campbell in May’s Republican primary.
Pulaski County’s most hotly-contested race is for the District 3 County Council seat. Incumbent Democrat Linda Powers will face Jessye Gilley in the May primary, with the winner expected to face Republican Brian Young in November’s general election.
The Winamac and Francesville town council races have each attracted three candidates for the available seats.
Candidate Filings As of February 9 Filing Deadline:
Starke County
Assessor: Michelle Snowdon (D)
Auditor: Kasey Bula Clark (D), Rachel Milner Oesterreich (D)
Clerk: Katherine (Kay) Dolezal Chaffins (D), Vicki Cooley (D), Bernadette Welter-Manuel (R)
Coroner: Dannie Ray Hoffer Jr. (D), Jack E. Rosa (R)
Prosecutor: Leslie A. Baker (R), Richard (Dick) Ballard (D), Nicholas Allen Bourff (D)
Recorder: Rebekah Sponaugle Wagner (D)
Sheriff: Thomas Decola (R), Bill Dulin (D)
Commissioner District 2: Don Binkley (D), Bryan Harold Cavender (R)
County Council District 1: Bradley J. Hazelton (D), Karl Swihart (D)
County Council District 2: Howard A. Bailey Jr. (R), Dale Conley (D), Chuck Estok (D)
County Council District 3: David Pearman (R)
County Council District 4: Karen Tibbs (D)
California Township Trustee: Judy Ahlenius (D), Evelyn Trusty (D)
California Township Board Member: Michele Albon (R), Richard Anderson (R), Matthew McGowen Sr. (R)
Center Township Trustee: Julie Manns (D)
Center Township Board Member: Steve A. Berndt (D), Ben Warren (D)
Davis Township Trustee: Robin Latimer (D)
Davis Township Board Member: Rebecca Ferch (D), Robert Ferch (R), Rebecca (Becky) Pflugshaupt-Davis (R)
Jackson Township Trustee: Robert Schmidt (D)
Jackson Township Board Member: Michelle R. Hounshell (R), Perry Thompson Jr (R)
North Bend Township Trustee: Rutherford Byron Walters (R)
North Bend Township Board Member: Sam Bailey (R), 1. Richard Wieczorek Sr. (D)
Oregon Township Trustee: Mark Allen (D)
Oregon Township Board Member: Corey Louzon (D), Carole Noble (D), Joseph I Reed Jr. (R)
Railroad Township Trustee: Roger Chaffins Sr. (D), Mandy Thomason (R), Debra Wappel (R)
Railroad Township Board Member: Bart D. Egolf (R), Joe Krzyzanowski (D), Mike Lawecki (R), Deborah (Debbie) Pavloff (R), Clayton (Clay) Redlin (D), John Scott Roy (D), Steven Watson (D)
Washington Township Trustee: Cathy Ewing Benko (D)
Washington Township Board Member: Kimberly Temple (R)
Wayne Township Trustee: Shirley A. Kots (D)
Wayne Township Board Member: Joe Griffo (D)
California 2 Democrat Precinct Committeeman: Shirley Fields
Center 1 Democrat Precinct Committeeman and State Convention Delegate: Jeffery J. Houston
Center 1 Democrat Precinct Committeeman: Rick Chambers
Center 1 Convention Delegate “At-Large”: Michaelene J. Houston (D)
Center 2 Democrat Precinct Committeeman: Linda D. Berndt
Center 3 Democrat Precinct Committeeman and State Convention Delegate: Jeff V. Berg
Center 5 Democrat Precinct Committeeman and State Convention Delegate: Kenneth Wallace
Railroad Township Democrat Precinct Committeeman: August (Gus) Eckert II
Washington 1 Democrat Precinct Committeeman: Robert Olejniczac Jr.
Washington 2 Convention Delegate “At-Large”: Bernadette Welter-Manuel (R)
Wayne 1 Democrat Precinct Committeeman: Isaiah Collins
Wayne 2 Convention Delegate “At Large”: Brenda Stanojevic
Wayne 4 Convention Delegate “At Large”: Christopher Lee (R)
Wayne 4 Democrat Precinct Committeeman: Bill Crase Jr.
Pulaski County
Assessor: Lorena H. (Holly) VanDerAa (R)
Clerk: Christina L. Hoffa (R)
Coroner: John Behny (R), Alan S. Mitchell (R)
Prosecutor: Daniel P. Murphy (R)
Sheriff: Jeffery K. Richwine (R)
Surveyor: Jenny Weaver-Keller (D)
Circuit Court Judge: Timothy J. Murray (R), Mary C. Welker (R)
Superior Court Judge: Crystal A. Brucker Kocher (R)
Commissioner District 3: Tyler Campbell (R), John Michael “Mike” McClure (R)
County Council District 2: Ronald “Rudy” Desabatine (R), Douglas Roth (R)
County Council District 3: Jessye Gilley (D), Linda Powers (D), Brian Young (R)
Francesville Town Clerk: Cathy Lynn Elston (R)
Francesville Town Council: Pamela G. Antrim (R), Lynn Johns (R), Rosa M. Wuethrich (R)
Winamac Town Council: Alvin R. Parish (R), Dave Schambers (D), Dan Vanaman (R)
Cass Township Trustee: Christopher Hudson (D)
Harrison Township Trustee: Betty Stinemetz (R)
Harrison Township Board: Christopher A. Graves (R), Alice L. Gudas (R)
Indian Creek Township Board: David Weaver (D)
Jefferson Township Trustee: Betty L. Kruger (R)
Jefferson Township Board: Roscoe “Bud” Cummins (R), Carl G. Kopka (D), Steven Sommers (D)
Monroe Township Trustee: Michelle Schmicker (R)
Monroe Township Board: Jeremy L. Beckner (R), Timothy F. Hoffa Jr. (R), Marcia Link (D)
Rich Grove Township Trustee: Deloris Locke (R)
Salem Township Trustee: Kay Beasey (R)
Salem Township Board: Maurice Kopka (D), Gregory C. Stone (R), Charles R. Yeoman (R)
Tippecanoe Township Trustee: Martie White (D)
Tippecanoe Township Board: Tedmund R. Bauer (R), William E. Bauer (Bill) (D), Kelli Denton (D)
VanBuren Township Trustee: Lenora K. Hoover (R)
VanBuren Township Board: David W. Bailey (R), Kathleen (Kathi) Thompson (D), Tom Wallace (R)
White Post Township Trustee: Karen S. Wagner (R)
White Post Township Board: Richard Lee Brick (R), Patricia L. Tiede (R),
State Convention Delegate: Doug Gutwein (R), Emily Hizer (R), Daniel P. Murphy (R), Brian Young (R)
Saturday, February 10, 2018
Starke County Election Board Finds Harris Ineligible for Railroad Township Board Race
Posted on February 10, 2018
Author Michael Gallenberger, WKVI
A Railroad Township Trustee candidate is now out of the race, but another name has been added. John Harris is officially off the ballot following a pair of challenges against his campaign, according to Starke County Clerk Vicki Cooley. She says the Starke County Election Board reviewed the challenges Friday and determined that Harris was not an eligible candidate for the May primary.
Harris had filed to run as a Republican. Cooley says the problem was that he had no actual party affiliation. Normally, that would be determined by the most recent primary in which a person voted. But since Harris doesn’t have a voting record, he would have needed written permission from the Starke County Republican Party chair. That apparently was not obtained.
The other challenge accused Harris’s campaign of running advertisements that failed to identify who paid for them. But Cooley says that because it was determined that Harris was not an elegible candidate based on party affiliation, the election board decided to waive any penalties stemming from the ad.
Cooley says Harris then signed paperwork officially withdrawing from the race. However, there was also a last-minute addition to the ballot Friday, as Debra Wappel filed to run as a Republican, essentially taking Harris’s place. She’ll face incumbent Mandy Thomason in the May primary, with the winner expected to square off against former trustee Democrat Roger Chaffins, in November.
Meanwhile, by the time of Friday’s filing deadline, a total of seven candidates had filed to run for the three Railroad Township Board seats.
Author Michael Gallenberger, WKVI
A Railroad Township Trustee candidate is now out of the race, but another name has been added. John Harris is officially off the ballot following a pair of challenges against his campaign, according to Starke County Clerk Vicki Cooley. She says the Starke County Election Board reviewed the challenges Friday and determined that Harris was not an eligible candidate for the May primary.
Harris had filed to run as a Republican. Cooley says the problem was that he had no actual party affiliation. Normally, that would be determined by the most recent primary in which a person voted. But since Harris doesn’t have a voting record, he would have needed written permission from the Starke County Republican Party chair. That apparently was not obtained.
The other challenge accused Harris’s campaign of running advertisements that failed to identify who paid for them. But Cooley says that because it was determined that Harris was not an elegible candidate based on party affiliation, the election board decided to waive any penalties stemming from the ad.
Cooley says Harris then signed paperwork officially withdrawing from the race. However, there was also a last-minute addition to the ballot Friday, as Debra Wappel filed to run as a Republican, essentially taking Harris’s place. She’ll face incumbent Mandy Thomason in the May primary, with the winner expected to square off against former trustee Democrat Roger Chaffins, in November.
Meanwhile, by the time of Friday’s filing deadline, a total of seven candidates had filed to run for the three Railroad Township Board seats.
Monday, February 5, 2018
Candidate Filings Continue as Deadline Approaches
Posted on February 5, 2018
Author Michael Gallenberger, WKVI
The deadline is approaching for candidates to file to run in the May primary. Candidates have until Friday at noon to file their paperwork with the county clerk’s office.
The list of candidates continues to grow in Starke County. Republican Leslie Baker has filed to run for county prosecutor, joining incumbent Democrat Nick Bourff. The Starke County Clerk’s race is now up to three candidates: incumbent Democrat Vicki Cooley, Democrat Kay Chaffins, and Republican Bernadette Welter-Manuel.
The race for County Council District 2 also has its third candidate. Democrat Chuck Estok joins Republican Howard A. Bailey Jr. and Democrat Dale Conley.
Recent filings in Pulaski County include Democrat Jessye Gilley for the District 2 County Council seat and Republican Dan Vanaman for reelection to the Winamac Town Council.
Candidate Filings As of February 2:
Starke County
Assessor: Michelle Snowdon (D)
Auditor: Kasey Bula Clark (D), Rachel Milner Oesterreich (D)
Clerk: Katherine (Kay) Dolezal Chaffins (D), Vicki Cooley (D), Bernadette Welter-Manuel (R)
Coroner: Dannie Ray Hoffer Jr. (D)
Prosecutor: Leslie A. Baker (R), Nicholas Allen Bourff (D)
Recorder: Rebekah Sponaugle Wagner (D)
Sheriff: Thomas Decola (R), Bill Dulin (D)
Commissioner District 2: Don Binkley (D), Bryan Harold Cavender (R)
County Council District 1: Bradley J. Hazelton (D)
County Council District 2: Howard A. Bailey Jr. (R), Dale Conley (D), Chuck Estok (D)
County Council District 3: David Pearman (R)
County Council District 4: Karen Tibbs (D)
California Township Board Member: Michele Albon (R), Richard Anderson (R), Matthew McGowen Sr. (R)
Center Township Trustee: Julie Manns (D)
Center Township Board Member: Ben Warren (D)
Davis Township Trustee: Robin Latimer (D)
Davis Township Board Member: Robert Ferch (R), Rebecca (Becky) Pflugshaupt-Davis (R)
Jackson Township Trustee: Robert Schmidt (D)
Jackson Township Board Member: Michelle R. Hounshell (R)
North Bend Township Trustee: Rutherford Byron Walters (R)
Oregon Township Trustee: Mark Allen (D)
Oregon Township Board Member: Corey Louzon (D), Carole Noble (D), Joseph I Reed Jr. (R)
Railroad Township Trustee: Roger Chaffins Sr. (D), John Harris (R), Mandy Thomason (R)
Railroad Township Board Member: Bart D. Egolf (R), Joe Krzyzanowski (D), Mike Lawecki (R), Clayton (Clay) Redlin (D)
Washington Township Trustee: Cathy Ewing Benko (D)
Washington Township Board Member: Kimberly Temple (R)
Wayne Township Trustee: Shirley A. Kots (D)
Wayne Township Board Member: Joe Griffo (D)
California 2 Democrat Precinct Committeeman: Shirley Fields
Center 1 Democrat Precinct Committeeman and State Convention Delegate: Jeffery J. Houston
Center 1 Democrat Precinct Committeeman: Rick Chambers
Center 3 Democrat Precinct Committeeman and State Convention Delegate: Jeff V. Berg
Center 5 Democrat Precinct Committeeman and State Convention Delegate: Kenneth Wallace
Railroad Township Democrat Precinct Committeeman: August (Gus) Eckert II
Washington 2 Convention Delegate “At-Large”: Bernadette Welter-Manuel (R)
Wayne 2 Convention Delegate “At Large”: Brenda Stanojevic
Wayne 4 Convention Delegate “At Large”: Christopher Lee (R)
Pulaski County
Assessor: Lorena H. (Holly) VanDerAa (R)
Clerk: Christina L. Hoffa (R)
Coroner: John Behny (R), Alan S. Mitchell (R)
Sheriff: Jeffery K. Richwine (R)
Surveyor: Jenny Weaver-Keller (D)
Commissioner District 3: Tyler Campbell (R), John Michael “Mike” McClure (R)
County Council District 2: Douglas Roth (R)
County Council District 3: Jessye Gilley (D)
Francesville Town Clerk: Cathy Lynn Elston (R)
Winamac Town Council: Alvin R. Parish (R), Dan Vanaman (R)
Cass Township Trustee: Christopher Hudson (D)
Harrison Township Trustee: Betty Stinemetz (R)
Harrison Township Board: Christopher A. Graves (R)
Jefferson Township Trustee: Betty L. Kruger (R)
Jefferson Township Board: Roscoe “Bud” Cummins (R), Carl G. Kopka (D), Steven Sommers (D)
Monroe Township Trustee: Michelle Schmicker (R)
Monroe Township Board: Timothy F. Hoffa Jr. (R), Jeremy L. Beckner (R)
Rich Grove Township Trustee: Deloris Locke (R)
Salem Township Trustee: Kay Beasey (R)
Salem Township Board: Maurice Kopka (D), Charles R. Yeoman (R)
Tippecanoe Township Trustee: Martie White (D)
Tippecanoe Township Board: Tedmund R. Bauer (R), William E. Bauer (Bill) (D), Kelli Denton (D)
VanBuren Township Trustee: Lenora K. Hoover (R)
VanBuren Township Board: David W. Bailey (R), Kathleen (Kathi) Thompson (D), Tom Wallace (R)
White Post Township Trustee: Karen S. Wagner (R)
White Post Township Board: Richard Lee Brick (R), Patricia L. Tiede (R),
State Convention Delegate: Doug Gutwein (R), Daniel P. Murphy (R)
Author Michael Gallenberger, WKVI
The deadline is approaching for candidates to file to run in the May primary. Candidates have until Friday at noon to file their paperwork with the county clerk’s office.
The list of candidates continues to grow in Starke County. Republican Leslie Baker has filed to run for county prosecutor, joining incumbent Democrat Nick Bourff. The Starke County Clerk’s race is now up to three candidates: incumbent Democrat Vicki Cooley, Democrat Kay Chaffins, and Republican Bernadette Welter-Manuel.
The race for County Council District 2 also has its third candidate. Democrat Chuck Estok joins Republican Howard A. Bailey Jr. and Democrat Dale Conley.
Recent filings in Pulaski County include Democrat Jessye Gilley for the District 2 County Council seat and Republican Dan Vanaman for reelection to the Winamac Town Council.
Candidate Filings As of February 2:
Starke County
Assessor: Michelle Snowdon (D)
Auditor: Kasey Bula Clark (D), Rachel Milner Oesterreich (D)
Clerk: Katherine (Kay) Dolezal Chaffins (D), Vicki Cooley (D), Bernadette Welter-Manuel (R)
Coroner: Dannie Ray Hoffer Jr. (D)
Prosecutor: Leslie A. Baker (R), Nicholas Allen Bourff (D)
Recorder: Rebekah Sponaugle Wagner (D)
Sheriff: Thomas Decola (R), Bill Dulin (D)
Commissioner District 2: Don Binkley (D), Bryan Harold Cavender (R)
County Council District 1: Bradley J. Hazelton (D)
County Council District 2: Howard A. Bailey Jr. (R), Dale Conley (D), Chuck Estok (D)
County Council District 3: David Pearman (R)
County Council District 4: Karen Tibbs (D)
California Township Board Member: Michele Albon (R), Richard Anderson (R), Matthew McGowen Sr. (R)
Center Township Trustee: Julie Manns (D)
Center Township Board Member: Ben Warren (D)
Davis Township Trustee: Robin Latimer (D)
Davis Township Board Member: Robert Ferch (R), Rebecca (Becky) Pflugshaupt-Davis (R)
Jackson Township Trustee: Robert Schmidt (D)
Jackson Township Board Member: Michelle R. Hounshell (R)
North Bend Township Trustee: Rutherford Byron Walters (R)
Oregon Township Trustee: Mark Allen (D)
Oregon Township Board Member: Corey Louzon (D), Carole Noble (D), Joseph I Reed Jr. (R)
Railroad Township Trustee: Roger Chaffins Sr. (D), John Harris (R), Mandy Thomason (R)
Railroad Township Board Member: Bart D. Egolf (R), Joe Krzyzanowski (D), Mike Lawecki (R), Clayton (Clay) Redlin (D)
Washington Township Trustee: Cathy Ewing Benko (D)
Washington Township Board Member: Kimberly Temple (R)
Wayne Township Trustee: Shirley A. Kots (D)
Wayne Township Board Member: Joe Griffo (D)
California 2 Democrat Precinct Committeeman: Shirley Fields
Center 1 Democrat Precinct Committeeman and State Convention Delegate: Jeffery J. Houston
Center 1 Democrat Precinct Committeeman: Rick Chambers
Center 3 Democrat Precinct Committeeman and State Convention Delegate: Jeff V. Berg
Center 5 Democrat Precinct Committeeman and State Convention Delegate: Kenneth Wallace
Railroad Township Democrat Precinct Committeeman: August (Gus) Eckert II
Washington 2 Convention Delegate “At-Large”: Bernadette Welter-Manuel (R)
Wayne 2 Convention Delegate “At Large”: Brenda Stanojevic
Wayne 4 Convention Delegate “At Large”: Christopher Lee (R)
Pulaski County
Assessor: Lorena H. (Holly) VanDerAa (R)
Clerk: Christina L. Hoffa (R)
Coroner: John Behny (R), Alan S. Mitchell (R)
Sheriff: Jeffery K. Richwine (R)
Surveyor: Jenny Weaver-Keller (D)
Commissioner District 3: Tyler Campbell (R), John Michael “Mike” McClure (R)
County Council District 2: Douglas Roth (R)
County Council District 3: Jessye Gilley (D)
Francesville Town Clerk: Cathy Lynn Elston (R)
Winamac Town Council: Alvin R. Parish (R), Dan Vanaman (R)
Cass Township Trustee: Christopher Hudson (D)
Harrison Township Trustee: Betty Stinemetz (R)
Harrison Township Board: Christopher A. Graves (R)
Jefferson Township Trustee: Betty L. Kruger (R)
Jefferson Township Board: Roscoe “Bud” Cummins (R), Carl G. Kopka (D), Steven Sommers (D)
Monroe Township Trustee: Michelle Schmicker (R)
Monroe Township Board: Timothy F. Hoffa Jr. (R), Jeremy L. Beckner (R)
Rich Grove Township Trustee: Deloris Locke (R)
Salem Township Trustee: Kay Beasey (R)
Salem Township Board: Maurice Kopka (D), Charles R. Yeoman (R)
Tippecanoe Township Trustee: Martie White (D)
Tippecanoe Township Board: Tedmund R. Bauer (R), William E. Bauer (Bill) (D), Kelli Denton (D)
VanBuren Township Trustee: Lenora K. Hoover (R)
VanBuren Township Board: David W. Bailey (R), Kathleen (Kathi) Thompson (D), Tom Wallace (R)
White Post Township Trustee: Karen S. Wagner (R)
White Post Township Board: Richard Lee Brick (R), Patricia L. Tiede (R),
State Convention Delegate: Doug Gutwein (R), Daniel P. Murphy (R)
Thursday, February 1, 2018
Local Election Officials Urge Voters to Make Sure They’re Registered, Ahead of May Primary
Posted on February 1, 2018
Author Michael Gallenberger, WKVI
Those planning to vote in the May primary must register to vote, if they haven’t already. If you’re not sure if you’re registered, check before registering again. That’s the advice of Pulaski County Election Board Chair Jon Frain.
He says the state has been having issues with people registering twice. Frain jokes that while he likes the enthusiasm, it leads to confusion with duplicate registrations. On the other hand, if you and a family member have the same name, Frain recommends that you check to make sure you’re each registered separately.
You can check your voting status online at IndianaVoters.com, or by contacting your local county clerk’s office. The Pulaski County Clerk’s Office can be reached at 574-946-3313. Those planning to vote in the primary have until April 9 to make sure they’re registered.
Author Michael Gallenberger, WKVI
Those planning to vote in the May primary must register to vote, if they haven’t already. If you’re not sure if you’re registered, check before registering again. That’s the advice of Pulaski County Election Board Chair Jon Frain.
He says the state has been having issues with people registering twice. Frain jokes that while he likes the enthusiasm, it leads to confusion with duplicate registrations. On the other hand, if you and a family member have the same name, Frain recommends that you check to make sure you’re each registered separately.
You can check your voting status online at IndianaVoters.com, or by contacting your local county clerk’s office. The Pulaski County Clerk’s Office can be reached at 574-946-3313. Those planning to vote in the primary have until April 9 to make sure they’re registered.
Friday, February 19, 2016
Starke Election Board Recommends Early Voting Hours for May Primary
The Starke County Election Board has recommended early and absentee voting hours for May’s primary elections.
During their meeting on Wednesday morning, the calendar for Starke County residents to cast a ballot was considered. Early and absentee voting will take place in the Starke County Clerk’s office five days per week and two Saturdays in April.
Board member Dan Bridegroom says the Election Board should focus to provide better training to its volunteers.
“Training has got to be better this year than it was last year,” says Bridegroom. “Cause that’s all I heard everyplace I went: I don’t know what I’m doing [etc.] and it’s got to be by the book this year. That’s the law anyhow, but it’s by the book.”
The Election Board was attempting to balance the hours worked against training Election Day volunteers and clerk’s office employees hours worked.
The first day to cast an absentee ballot will be April 5th of this year. Voting hours will take place between 8:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. A slight change will be seen on April 28th where early voting will be extended until 7:00 p.m.
The Election Board said it was essential to provide as many opportunities to vote as possible. A relatively large turnout is expected during what is otherwise a controversial presidential election cycle.
Starke County Democratic Party Chair Kenny Wallace says the area could see a significant increase in turnout compared to previous years.
“It will be compared to what we’ve been having,” says Wallace. “I’ll bet you we have somewhere between 40 and 50%. I guarantee it. And that’s a lot more people than you’ve been having.”
Starke County has seen a large absentee voter turnout in previous years: 2,300 in 2014, alone.
Saturday voting will take place April 23rd and 30th.
Monday, May 5, 2014
5/6/2014 Some Polling Places Have Changed
When you go to vote in the primary tomorrow remember that some of the polling places have been changed.
Starke County Commissioners Approve Precinct Changes
By: Mary Perren, WKVI
Published: April 10th, 2014
Voters who cast ballots in one Starke County precinct will do so in a new location, starting with the May 6 primary. Clerk Evelyn Skronski told the commissioners Wayne Township 4 was previously located at the North Judson-San Pierre School Corporation Administration Building. School officials said it’s becoming too crowded and offered an alternative.
“They told us that we could use the atrium area at the high school,” Skronski said. “The east side has the handicapped parking and a lot of space. It’s got what we need. The only thing is we have these big, open windows that let in lots of light. That’s fine. They’re going to cover them so that candidates cannot stand out there and do whatever they do.”
The other change is Oregon Township 3. Skronski says it’s in the same location but in a different building. The Koontz Lake Lions Club building was torn down, and the Koontz Lake Regional Sewer District built an office on that site. Skronski says the Help America Vote Act committee had to make sure the new building was compatible with their guidelines and the Americans With Disabilities Act. They found it to be in compliance with everything, but Skronski needs the approval of the commissioners to make the change official. They unanimously approved the relocation of both polling places.
Absentee voting is under way now at the Starke County Courthouse. If you prefer to cast your ballot on Election Day, information about polling place locations is available here: https://indianavoters.in.gov/PublicSite/Public/FT1/PublicLookupMain.aspx?Link=Polling
Starke County Commissioners Approve Precinct Changes
By: Mary Perren, WKVI
Published: April 10th, 2014
Voters who cast ballots in one Starke County precinct will do so in a new location, starting with the May 6 primary. Clerk Evelyn Skronski told the commissioners Wayne Township 4 was previously located at the North Judson-San Pierre School Corporation Administration Building. School officials said it’s becoming too crowded and offered an alternative.
“They told us that we could use the atrium area at the high school,” Skronski said. “The east side has the handicapped parking and a lot of space. It’s got what we need. The only thing is we have these big, open windows that let in lots of light. That’s fine. They’re going to cover them so that candidates cannot stand out there and do whatever they do.”
The other change is Oregon Township 3. Skronski says it’s in the same location but in a different building. The Koontz Lake Lions Club building was torn down, and the Koontz Lake Regional Sewer District built an office on that site. Skronski says the Help America Vote Act committee had to make sure the new building was compatible with their guidelines and the Americans With Disabilities Act. They found it to be in compliance with everything, but Skronski needs the approval of the commissioners to make the change official. They unanimously approved the relocation of both polling places.
Absentee voting is under way now at the Starke County Courthouse. If you prefer to cast your ballot on Election Day, information about polling place locations is available here: https://indianavoters.in.gov/PublicSite/Public/FT1/PublicLookupMain.aspx?Link=Polling
Monday, March 24, 2014
Important May Primary Election Reminders
By: Anita Goodan, WKVI
Published: March 24th, 2014
Absentee voting for the May Primary Election is now available.
Starke County Clerk Evelyn Skronski informed WKVI News that if you would like to receive an absentee voting form by mail or to cast a ballot by way of the travel board, contact the election office at (574) 772-9160.
You can also mail a request to Starke County Clerk-Election, P.O. Box 395, Knox, IN 46534.
The deadline to register to vote is April 7.
The first day of in-office early voting is Tuesday, April 8. Starting then, you may vote in the second floor meeting room in the Starke County Courthouse from 8 a.m. to noon and from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m., Monday through Friday. You have until May 5 to vote in this fashion. On May 5, the hours to vote will be 8 a.m. to noon.
The Primary Election is on Tuesday, May 6. The WKVI news staff will have complete results from Starke, Pulaski and Marshall Counties that evening. You may view a list of candidates on the Election Central page on www.wkvi.com/election-central.
Published: March 24th, 2014
Absentee voting for the May Primary Election is now available.
Starke County Clerk Evelyn Skronski informed WKVI News that if you would like to receive an absentee voting form by mail or to cast a ballot by way of the travel board, contact the election office at (574) 772-9160.
You can also mail a request to Starke County Clerk-Election, P.O. Box 395, Knox, IN 46534.
The deadline to register to vote is April 7.
The first day of in-office early voting is Tuesday, April 8. Starting then, you may vote in the second floor meeting room in the Starke County Courthouse from 8 a.m. to noon and from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m., Monday through Friday. You have until May 5 to vote in this fashion. On May 5, the hours to vote will be 8 a.m. to noon.
The Primary Election is on Tuesday, May 6. The WKVI news staff will have complete results from Starke, Pulaski and Marshall Counties that evening. You may view a list of candidates on the Election Central page on www.wkvi.com/election-central.
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