The Starke County Election Board reviewed the May Primary Election during their regular meeting Wednesday morning.
Continue readingStarke County Election Board Reviews May Primary Election
Today is Last Day to Request Absentee Ballot by Mail
Today is the last day to request an absentee ballot by mail for the May 3 Primary Election.
Continue readingStarke County Voters to Use Precinct Polling Places for May Primary Election
The Starke County Election Board members made a change to early voting in the Vote Center Plan Wednesday afternoon, but the entire plan again failed to pass with a 2-1 vote.
Continue readingCulver Town Council Considers Additional Reading on Candidate Selection Ordinance
The Culver Town Council members considered the third reading of an ordinance that would move the town council and clerk-treasurer selection to the May Primary Election. From there, the candidates would move to the November General Election ballot.
Culver Town Council Holds Public Hearing on Candidate Selection Ordinance
The Culver Town Council members opened a public hearing Tuesday night to gather comments on the proposed ordinance that would move the town council and clerk-treasurer selection to the May Primary Election. From there, the candidates would move to the November General Election ballot.
Culver Town Council to Meet Tonight
The Culver Town Council members will meet tonight where they will discuss an ordinance to determine the process of nominating candidates for town office.
Starke County Election Board Discusses Candidate Late Financial Reports
The Starke County Election Board members finalized paperwork concerning late financial reports submitted by candidates for the May Primary Election.
Time is Running out to Register to Vote in the Primary Election
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. Continue reading
Campaign Signs Not Permitted in State Right-of-Way
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.
Early Voting Hours Announced for Pulaski County
Important May Primary Election Reminders
May Primary Ends In The Election Of Several New Faces
The polls are closed and the votes have been totaled. The May Primary Election didn’t have the voter turnout that some may have desired, but the voters made their decisions and their ballots have been cast.
In Starke County, Daniel Bridegroom will have the Democratic nomination for Starke County Commissioner in District Three, having received 801 votes over Joseph Woods’ 787. For Starke County Treasurer, Linda L. Belork fell just short of Kasey “Bula” Clark, who earned 842 votes to Belork’s 760. Interestingly enough, the candidate to receive the most votes out of any Starke County race was Kathy Norem, who raked in 1508 votes– regardless of the fact that she was unopposed.
Voters Support Oregon-Davis Referendum
The voters have voiced their opinions, and the support for Oregon-Davis Schools was overwhelming. Six hundred and ninety-nine people voted yes on the Oregon-Davis Referendum, while only 383 people voted no.
May Primary Election to Take Place Tomorrow
The May Primary Election is tomorrow! Polls open at 6:00 a.m. and close at 6:00 p.m. prevailing time. We will have Election Night coverage tomorrow night beginning at 5:00 p.m., when results from the Starke, Pulaski and Marshall County elections will be reported.
Kent Danford Files for Starke County Commissioner Seat
Kent Danford is seeking another term as a Starke County Commissioner. Danford, a Republican, is a former commissioner, who lost in a race to Dan Bridegroom in 2008.
Danford was asked why he decided to run for another term.
“There were several things. The main thing was I felt like I still had more things that I had to give back to the people. I’m a taxpayer and I felt like there were some things that could be done yet,” said Danford.
More Races Develop in May Primary Election
Another race has developed for the May Primary in Pulaski County.
Incumbent Republican County Commissioner, Michael Troy “Big Mike” Tiede will face Republican challenger, Larry L. Brady for the District 2 seat.
This is not the only Commissioner race on the ballot. Republican Incumbent Kenneth R. Boswell will have competition with Republican challenger, Terry L. Young in District 1.
Races Developing in May Primary Elections
The deadline to file for the May Spring Primary Election is February 10th. A few races have already developed in Starke and Pulaski Counties.
Democrats Linda Belork and Kasey Clark have filed for Starke County Treasurer. For Starke County Commissioner District 3, a race has developed between Democrats Dan Bridegroom and Joseph Woods.
Clarence Marshall Opposes Jeff Houston for Knox City Clerk-Treasurer Seat in May Primary
We continue with our introduction of the primary candidates to you today. Clarence Marshall is a Democrat candidate for Clerk-Treasurer for the City of Knox. He’s a lifetime resident of Starke County, primarily living in Knox.
We asked him to talk about his background.
“I worked at the Rudd-Shepherd dealership for 36 years and most of those years I was the Service Department Manager,” explained Marshall. “I did leave for a couple of years. I worked at Automatic Music for a few years and also Ed’s Auto Parts.”
Public Testing of Voting Machines Scheduled for Tuesday
The Starke County Election Board is gearing up for its first election with the consolidation of four precincts into one this spring. Center one, two, three and four precincts will all vote in the Knox Community Center.
Tomorrow at 9:00 a.m. CT, the public will be able to test the voting machines. The testing will be done on the first floor of the Courthouse.
Following the testing, the Election Board will meet. The Board will discuss the amendment of a resolution regarding the relocation of the precincts and the number of poll workers.
