Today’s Elections have drawn a mixed bag of rescheduled standing meetings and business as usual. Polls are open today from 6 a.m. until 6 p.m. local time, after which people traditionally wait for returns. Continue reading
Starke Clerk’s Office Continues Preparations for Election Day
Election Day may not be until November, but the Starke County Clerk’s office is busy preparing for ballots to be cast.
Clerk Vicki Cooley says there’s a misconception that all of the work happens in the weeks leading up to Election Day, but she says their offices are working year-round to complete an array of tasks.
Final Saturday for Absentee Ballots Prior to May Primary Election
Saturday marks the last opportunity for weekend early and absentee voting leading up to the May 3rd primary election.
Absentee voting has been ongoing in the state since early April. Voting hours continue to be offered during the weekdays at the Starke County Clerk’s office in Knox, but also at Winamac Branch of the Pulaski County Public Library.
Election Board to Seek Advice Prior to Adopting Poll Worker Resolution
The Starke County Election Board plans to revisit a resolution intended to structure the duties of the Election Day inspectors.
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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 Continues Saturday in Starke County
Absentee voting continues Saturday in Starke County.
The Starke County Election Board, along with the County Clerk’s office, have set in-person absentee voting from 8:00 a.m. until Noon on Saturday. Absentee voting will continue on Monday morning during those same hours.
Political Yard Signs Prompt INDOT Reminders
The Indiana Department of Transportation is urging political candidates and their supporters to prevent road signs from blocking traffic visibility. According to INDOT, intersections, interchanges, and right-of-ways that run along a road should not be utilized for political yard signs.
Election Day Poll Workers Needed in Starke County
Poll workers are needed to handle Election Day duties at several precincts in Starke County. Voters who reside within the North Judson-San Pierre School Corporation will decide whether or not property taxes should be increased to cover a significant general fund shortfall. Continue reading
Some Offices Closed on Election Day
Most establishments plan to operate as normal, but a few offices are closed on Tuesday.
The Municipal Primary Election in Starke and Marshall Counties is being held on May 5th. The Starke County Courthouse plans to be open during the primary, but City Hall in Knox will be closed for the day.
Voting Machines Prepared for Election Day
Representatives from Microvote were in the Starke County Courthouse Wednesday to help prepare the voting machines for the upcoming special election.
Mike Miller, a customer service representative for the company, explained what they did to help prepare for the May 7 election.
License Branches to Extend Hours In Light of Election Day
License branches will extend hours of operation on Monday, Nov. 5 and Tuesday, Nov. 6 to issue ID cards and driver’s licenses that may be used for identification on Election Day.
A state-issued photo ID is required in order to cast a ballot at the polls or to vote absentee. A birth certificate or passport can also be used to verify identification.
BMV Branches Open Monday and Tuesday for Photo IDs
The Bureau of Motor Vehicles will be open on Election Day to give you time to obtain a photo ID needed in order to vote.
Full-service branches will be open from 8:30 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. prevailing time on Monday, November 7th and from 6:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday, November 8th. Branches will only process ID cards and drivers licenses on those two days.
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