Starke County recently received over $10,000 in CARES Act reimbursement funds from the Secretary of State’s Office for items dealing with the 2020 elections.
Continue readingStarke County Clerk Discusses CARES Act Funds with Election Board
No Major Changes to Pulaski County Election Results following Review of Provisional Ballots
The Pulaski County Election Board is finalizing this month’s election results. Clerk JoLynn Behny says the board has rejected all but two of the provisional ballots cast, since those individuals were not registered to vote in the county. The update won’t significantly change any of the results reported on Election Night. Behny says she’s working on sending the final numbers to the state.
Continue readingGovernor Holcomb Denies Shutdown Rumors
Governor Holcomb says he has no plans to shut down the state. He began his weekly COVID-19 briefing Wednesday by dispelling a couple rumors that had begun spreading in the buildup to the election.
Continue readingRepublicans Win Almost All Key Races in Pulaski County
Republicans won all but one of Pulaski County’s contested races Tuesday. Auditor Laura Wheeler will keep her office for another four years, after taking 65 percent of the vote, over Democrat Carmin Ruff. Wheeler was almost unseated in the primary, winning the Republican nomination by just 17 votes.
Continue readingVoters to Decide on a Number of Contested Races Today
It’s Election Day. In addition to president, governor, and U.S. representative, voters will also get to decide on a number of local races.
Continue readingThousands of Starke, Pulaski County Residents Vote Early, Ahead of Tuesday’s Election
Early voting turnout remains strong in Starke and Pulaski counties. Absentee voting numbers have already far surpassed 2016 levels.
Continue readingPulaski County Election Board Preparing for Large Voter Turnout
Early voting turnout remains high in Pulaski County, and Clerk JoLynn Behny isn’t counting on that pace slowing down on Election Day. “I think they’re going to be slammed regardless of how many people come out to vote early,” she told the rest of the Pulaski County Election Board Wednesday. “I think they’re still going to be slammed. So we will mark six feet at each polling location. They’re going to get rolls of tape to mark the six feet social distancing. They’ve got signage.”
Continue readingPulaski County Election Board Outlines Poll Worker Training Priorities
The Pulaski County Election Board is urging its poll workers not to turn any voters away without checking with the board first. Clerk JoLynn Behny made the suggestion during last week’s board meeting, noting that the Clerk’s Office will be able to determine whether someone has already voted or is otherwise ineligible to vote.
Continue readingThousands of Starke, Pulaski County Residents Have Already Voted Early
Starke and Pulaski counties continue to see high early voting turnout. Starke County Clerk Bernadette Manuel says 1,212 people had voted in-person as of Friday afternoon, while 1,662 voters have returned their mail-in ballots.
Continue readingState Election Officials Urging Poll Workers to Use Provided PPE
Indiana is reminding poll workers to wear masks and use personal protective equipment. The state is providing poll workers with N95 masks, gloves, and disinfectant for voting equipment, among other supplies.
Continue readingHundreds Head to Polls on First Day of Early Voting
The first day of early voting drew hundreds of Starke and Pulaski County residents to the polls. In Starke County, 226 voters cast ballots Tuesday, according to Clerk Bernadette Manuel.
Continue readingEarly Voting Starts Today, Ahead of Next Month’s General Election
Today is the first day to vote early in-person for the 2020 General Election. If you live in Starke County, you’ll have chances to cast an in-person absentee ballot at the Starke County Courthouse, the North Judson-Wayne Township Fire Department, or the Koontz Lake Property Owners Building.
Continue readingVoter Registration Deadline Is Monday
Those who’d like to vote in next month’s election but are not registered have just a few days to get that done.
Continue readingPulaski County Continues Election Preparations
The Pulaski County Election Board continues gearing up for November’s General Election. During a meeting Wednesday, board members appointed a bipartisan absentee board, according to Clerk JoLynn Behny.
Continue readingMass Mailings of Absentee Ballot Applications Prompt Clarification from Election Officials
Mass mailings of absentee ballot applications have prompted some clarification from Pulaski County election officials. Clerk JoLynn Behny says her office has learned that several groups, including both major parties, have been sending out applications.
Continue readingPulaski County Commissioners to Get Election, CARES Act Updates Tonight
The Pulaski County Commissioners will get updates on the 2020 election and CARES Act funding tonight. Clerk JoLynn Behny is expected to give updates on plans for November’s General Election, while County Council Member Kathi Thompson will discuss the CARES money.
Continue readingKnox Council President Proposes Appointing New BZA Member Ahead of Homeless Shelter Decision
As the Knox Board of Zoning Appeals prepares to make a decision on a proposed homeless shelter, an effort to add a new member to the board was unsuccessful. During Tuesday’s city council meeting, Council President Jeff Berg made a motion to appoint Monica Miller to fill a longstanding vacancy on the BZA.
Continue readingLocal School Boards Set to Get New Members, As Candidate Filing Comes to a Close
Some local school boards will get new members next year. The filing period for school board candidates ended last Friday.
Continue readingPulaski County Election Board Sets Early Voting Hours
The Pulaski County Election Board has set the early voting hours ahead of November’s General Election. The absentee voting period runs from Tuesday, October 6 through Monday, November 2.
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