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.
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Tuesday, March 5, 2019
Tuesday, April 10, 2018
Absentee Voting for Primary Election Starts Today
Posted on April 10, 2018
Author Jacque Ryan, WKVI
Today is the first-day voters may cast an absentee ballot for the 2018 primary election. According to the Secretary of State’s Election Division, absentee-by-mail applications for the 2018 primary election must be received by the county office by April 30th.
There are specific conditions that individuals must meet in order to be eligible to vote absentee-by-mail. These reasons include that there is a specific, sensible expectation that you will be absent from the county on Election Day, you are scheduled to work at your regular place of employment when polls are open or you will have official election duties outside of your voting precinct.
If you’re prevented from voting due to unavailability of transportation, due to religious discipline or holiday during the entire 12 hours the polls are open or if you are a member of the military or a public safety officer, these are other acceptable reasons to vote by mail.
Other conditions that would make you eligible to submit an absentee ballot by mail is if you have a disability, you’re at least 65 years of age, you are a participant in the state’s address confidentiality program, if you’re considered a “serious sex offender” as defined by Indiana Code 35-24-2-14(a) or you will be confined due to illness or injury or you will be caring for an individual confined due to illness or injury on Election Day.
On the other hand, all registered Indiana voters are eligible to vote absentee-in-person at any county election board office. Don’t forget to bring a valid ID with you. Specific dates and locations for absentee voting can be found below:
Pulaski County:
If you have any questions, contact the Pulaski County Clerk’s Office at 574-946-3313.
Starke County:
If you have any questions, contact the Starke County Voter Registration Office at 574-772-9160.
Author Jacque Ryan, WKVI
Today is the first-day voters may cast an absentee ballot for the 2018 primary election. According to the Secretary of State’s Election Division, absentee-by-mail applications for the 2018 primary election must be received by the county office by April 30th.
There are specific conditions that individuals must meet in order to be eligible to vote absentee-by-mail. These reasons include that there is a specific, sensible expectation that you will be absent from the county on Election Day, you are scheduled to work at your regular place of employment when polls are open or you will have official election duties outside of your voting precinct.
If you’re prevented from voting due to unavailability of transportation, due to religious discipline or holiday during the entire 12 hours the polls are open or if you are a member of the military or a public safety officer, these are other acceptable reasons to vote by mail.
Other conditions that would make you eligible to submit an absentee ballot by mail is if you have a disability, you’re at least 65 years of age, you are a participant in the state’s address confidentiality program, if you’re considered a “serious sex offender” as defined by Indiana Code 35-24-2-14(a) or you will be confined due to illness or injury or you will be caring for an individual confined due to illness or injury on Election Day.
On the other hand, all registered Indiana voters are eligible to vote absentee-in-person at any county election board office. Don’t forget to bring a valid ID with you. Specific dates and locations for absentee voting can be found below:
Pulaski County:
Location: Winamac- Pulaski County Justice Center LobbyMonday through Friday 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. (Closed 1-1:30 for lunch)
Saturday, April 28 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Saturday, May 5 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Location: Francesville- Fire Station**All Pulaski County Times in Eastern Standard Time**Friday, April 27 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. (Closed 1-1:30 for lunch)
Saturday, April 28 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Friday, May 4 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. (Closed 1-1:30 for lunch)
Saturday, May 5 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
If you have any questions, contact the Pulaski County Clerk’s Office at 574-946-3313.
Starke County:
Location: First Floor of Starke County Courthouse; 53 E Washington Street in Knox**All Starke County Times in Central Standard Time**April 10-April 13: 8:00 a.m. to 12:00. (Break for lunch) 1:00 p.m. To 4:00p.m.
April 16-April 20: 8:00 a.m. to 12:00. (Break for lunch) 1:00 p.m. To 4:00 p.m.
April 23-April 26: 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 (Break for lunch) 1:00 p.m. To 4:00 p.m.
April 27: 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 (Break for lunch) 1:00 p.m. To 6:00 p.m.
April 28: 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 (Break for lunch) 1:00 p.m. To 4:00 p.m.
April 30: 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 (Break for lunch) 1:00 p.m. To 4:00 p.m.
May 1-May 3: 8:00 a.m. To 12:00 (Break for lunch) 1:00 p.m. To 4:00 p.m.
May 4: 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 (Break for lunch) 1:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
May 5: 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 (Break for lunch) 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
May 7: 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 (Absentee Voting Ends)
If you have any questions, contact the Starke County Voter Registration Office at 574-772-9160.
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.
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