A six-way race to choose the Democratic nominee for the Starke County Commissioner District 3 seat ends with Karen Tibbs being chosen to face Republican Charles Chesak in November. They’re hoping to replace Kent Danford, who is not seeking reelection. Tibbs received nearly 28 percent of the vote, while the second-place Democratic candidate, Joseph Woods only got 19 percent. Continue reading
Early Voting Ends Today
Today is the last chance to vote early before tomorrow’s primary election. For Starke County residents, in-person absentee voting takes place in the County Courthouse in Knox from 8 a.m. until noon. In Pulaski County, voters can cast their ballots today from 9:30 to noon at the Pulaski County Public Library. Continue reading
Pulaski County Absentee Voting Moves to Library
Pulaski County absentee voters will cast ballots in a new location this year. The polling site has moved from the courthouse to the Pulaski County Public Library on Riverside Drive in Winamac. Continue reading
Voter Registration Deadline is Today
Today marks the final day for Indiana residents to register to vote in the May 3rd Primary Election. Continue reading
E-Poll Books Ready for Pulaski County Primary Election
Pulaski County’s upcoming primary election will be conducted with state-of-the-art technology. Vendor MicroVote this week upgraded their computer software and conducted initial training on the electronic poll book system. Continue reading
Starke County Election Board Sets Absentee Dates, Times
In-person absentee voting in Starke County in advance of the May 3rd primary election will begin April 5th and continue through May 2nd.
Polls will be open at the Starke County Courthouse each Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. until noon and from 1 until 4 p.m. Voters must bring a photo identification with them to cast ballots in the second floor meeting room. Continue reading
Additional Candidates File in Starke County
Friday’s candidate filing deadline brought a flurry of activity in Starke County. A total of six Democrats are seeking their party’s nomination for the Commissioner District 3 seat held by Republican Kent Danford. He is not running again. Candidates include Karen Tibbs, Anthony R. Bailey, Robert G. Manning, Tony Minix, Kenneth Arnett and Joseph Woods. The winner will face Republican Charles Chesak in November. Continue reading
Candidate Filing Deadline Approaching
Time is running out for prospective candidates for county-wide elected office to declare their intentions. Tomorrow at noon is the deadline to submit candidate paperwork in the clerk’s office. Continue reading
Starke County Races Draw Considerable Interest
A couple of competitive primary races have taken shape in Starke County. As of Friday afternoon, four Democrats and one Republican have filed for the Commissioner District 3 seat. It’s currently held by Republican Kent Danford. Continue reading