The last day to complete voter registration is Monday, April 4. Registering to vote and checking a voting status for the 2022 Primary Election can be done online at www.IndianaVoters.com or by visiting the Starke County Clerk’s Office or the Pulaski County Clerk’s Office.
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 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 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 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 readingSecretary of State Stresses that Indiana is Going Forward with a ‘Normal Election Process’
Indiana will not allow no-excuse mail-in voting for the General Election, according to state officials. Secretary of State Connie Lawson gave an update on election preparations during Wednesday’s COVID-19 briefing.
Continue readingPulaski County Election Board Decides Against Absentee Ballot Drop Boxes
Pulaski County will not be offering drop boxes as a way to return absentee ballots. That was the decision made by the county election board Wednesday.
Continue readingVoter Fraud Fears Not Weighing into Governor’s Considerations on Mail-In Voting
Governor Holcomb still isn’t recommending a switch to no-excuse mail-in voting for the General Election. But he says fears about voter fraud are not part of his thought process, and neither is President Trump.
Continue readingHundreds Vote Early Ahead of Today’s Primary
Voters head to the polls for the 2020 primary election today. In addition to president, governor, and U.S. representative, voters will also get to decide on a number of local races.
Continue readingIndiana Secretary of State Opposes Extending Deadline to Return Mail-In Ballots
Indiana Secretary of State Connie Lawson is not in favor of extending the deadline for mail-in ballots to make it back to county clerk’s offices, in spite of concerns that thousands of votes could go uncounted. “There are 92 counties in this state, and we cannot change deadlines because somebody is too busy or whether it’s lack of preparation of getting the work done,” Lawson said during state officials’ COVID-19 press conference Friday. “So deadlines are there for security and accountability.”
Continue readingHere’s Where You Can Vote in This Year’s Primary
The primary election is less than two weeks away, and voters have a few options when it comes to casting their ballots. In-person early voting starts next Tuesday.
Continue readingStarke County Election Board Working to Notify Public of Updated Voting Sites
The Starke County Election Board is trying to figure out the best ways to make sure residents know their updated voting location for the June 2 primary.
Continue readingStarke County Election Board Finalizes Early Voting Schedule
The Starke County Election Board has adjusted its early voting schedule for the June primary, to bring it in line with the condensed schedule set by the state.
Continue readingStarke County Residents Can Request Absentee Ballots through Facebook Messenger
Starke County Clerk Bernadette Manuel announced Monday morning that residents asking for an absentee ballot in the upcoming June 2 Primary Election may do so by messaging the Starke County Clerk’s Office through its Facebook page.
Continue readingStarke County Clerk Releases Absentee Voting Election Information
Starke County Clerk Bernadette Manuel released information Thursday related to this year’s Starke County Primary Election Tuesday, June 2.
Continue readingPulaski County to Take Absentee Ballot Requests by Facebook Message
The Pulaski County Clerk’s Office is accepting absentee ballot requests through its Facebook page. Any voter can choose to vote by mail in this year’s primary by filling out a request form and turning it in to county election officials by May 21 at 11:59 p.m. local time. Request forms can be found on the Indiana Secretary of State’s Office website.
Continue readingPulaski Commissioners Approve Early Voting Location, Election Day IT Contractor
Plans for the 2020 elections are moving ahead in Pulaski County. The Pulaski County Justice Center in Winamac will once again serve as the main early voting site for the primary and general elections, following the approval of the county commissioners Monday.
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