An investigation into an alleged voter fraud incident in the General Election in Starke County will not result in any charges.
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IAC Reminds Voters of Straight Party Rule Change
The Association of Indiana Counties is reminding voters of a few changes in effect during November’s General Election.
Pulaski County Alters Early Voting to Meet State Requirements
The Pulaski County Commissioners have agreed to a change in early voting sites following a recommendation by the election board.
Starke County Predicts Relatively High Voter Turnout in November
Starke County Clerk Vicki Cooley is preparing for a high voter turnout on Election Day, and she says they have good reason to think so.
Sec. of State Attributes Voter Turnout to Candidates, Issues
Indiana Secretary of State Connie Lawson says Indiana reported a 38-percent voter turnout during May’s Primary Election.
Incumbents Unseated During Pulaski County Primary
It was a night of new contenders as the ballots were totaled on Tuesday in Pulaski County.
Secretary of State Encourages Hoosiers to Go to the Polls This Election Day
Secretary of State Connie Lawson is encouraging Hoosiers to vote during the May 3rd primary election.
Lawson’s offices compile voting data by county and measure changes in voter behavior year-to-year. Primary elections typically see lower turnout than the November General Election, but often decide the candidates moving onto the next step of their campaign.
Contested Races, School Funding Referendum Bring Attention to Election Day
Voters head to the polls today in Starke County to weigh-in on several key issues.
There are only a handful of competitive seats in Knox, Hamlet, and North Judson. Tony Radkiewicz, Sr. (R) will square-off against Tim Manns (D) for a spot on the Knox City Council in District 4.
In-Person Absentee Voting Ends Today
Today is the final day for in-person absentee voting in Starke and Marshall Counties.
Election Board Finalizes Names, Debates Logistics of Voting Day
The Starke County Election Board has finalized the ballots for November’s General Election.
During their Monday morning meeting, the names slated to appear on the ballots were reviewed for Knox, North Judson, and Hamlet. Correct spelling was the primary concern, but the way in which the names appeared was also a concern for the board.
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Starke Election Board Reviewing November Ballot Prior to Adoption
The Starke County Election Board will continue preparations for November’s General Election when they meet on Monday.
Political Action Committee Forming for N.J.-S.P. Tax Referendum
Political efforts are beginning to mobilize in the North Judson – San Pierre area.
The school corporation has authorized a referendum to appear on the November General Election ballot that would raise the property tax levy. According to officials with the school corporation, funds raised will help maintain key services without reductions in staff or cuts to student activities.
Election Board Places N.J.-S.P. Tax Referendum on November Ballot
The Starke County Election Board considered placing the North Judson-San Pierre tax referendum on the ballot, this week.
N.J.-S.P.’s School Board adopted the resolution to take the property tax levy increase to the public. Under the plan, an increase of 47-cents per $100 of assessed valuation would be seen in year one. The rate would drop to 27-cents per $100 of assessed valuation in subsequent years.
Ballots Possibly Cast In Wrong Precinct; Starke County Clerk to Seek State Advice
Elections in North Judson may have been affected after the Town failed to file a pair of ordinances with the Starke County Clerk’s office.
It was learned on Monday that an ordinance from 2001 outlining the annexation of land near North Judson, as well as an ordinance from 2012 redrawing election Wards, were filed with the Starke County Recorder’s office, but not the Clerk’s office. That means the changes are not recognized by the County until the ordinances are recertified.
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Uncontested Candidates Will Not Appear on November Ballot
Knox Mayor Rick Chambers won’t be on the ballot this November. Same way with Clerk-Treasurer Jeff Houston and Knox City Council Democrat candidates Ron Parker, Linda Berndt, Greg Matt, and Jeff Berg. Even Republican candidate Knox City Judge Charles Hasnerl might be off the ballot, too.
