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 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 readingEarly Voting Continues Today, Monday
There’s still time to cast your ballot early, ahead of Tuesday’s primary. In-person absentee voting continues for Starke County voters at the Starke County Courthouse in Knox. Polls are open today from 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. and Monday from 8:00 a.m. to noon.
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 readingPulaski County Election Board Finalizing Plans for Early Primary Voting
The Pulaski County Election Board is finalizing plans for early primary voting. Clerk JoLynn Behny explains, “Early voting will start in Pulaski County at the Justice Center on April 7. And the two Saturdays before [Election Day], we’ll be open, and then the two Saturdays before the election, we’ll have early voting set up in Francesville, as well.”
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.
Continue readingPulaski County Election Board Planning for Absentee Voting
The Pulaski County Election Board is gearing up for absentee voting. Board members plan to continue using the Justice Center as the main early voting location.
Continue readingPublic Input Mostly Positive for Starke County’s Proposed Switch to Vote Centers
The Starke County Election Board is expected to vote on a switch to vote centers next week. So far, residents seem to be in favor of the change, according to Clerk Bernadette Welter-Manuel.
Continue readingStarke County Election Board Voices Concerns with Proposed Vote Center Plan
Just days before a draft of Starke County’s vote center plan is set to be presented to the public, an election board member raised a few questions about the proposed change. Last month, board members approved a list of seven potential vote center locations, which was then approved by the county commissioners last week.
Continue readingStarke County Election Board Makes Final Preparations for North Judson Election
The Starke County Election Board is making its final preparations for next week’s North Judson town election. Last week, board members spent several minutes discussing the delivery of voting machines to the precinct polling places.
Continue readingStarke County Election Board Sets Early Voting Hours for North Judson Election
Early voting hours for North Judson’s General Election were finalized by the Starke County Election Board Thursday.
Continue readingStarke County Election Board to Finalize Early Voting Hours, Location
Early voting hours for North Judson’s town election are expected to be finalized during a special Starke County Election Board meeting this morning. Since North Judson is the only place in Starke County holding an election this fall, board members have decided to set up a satellite absentee voting location there. But they still need to pick a location and set the specific hours.
Continue readingStarke County Election Board to Set Up Satellite Early Voting Site in North Judson
North Judson voters won’t have to travel to Knox to cast their ballots early ahead of November’s municipal election. Starke County Clerk Bernadette Welter-Manuel told the rest of the county election board last week that since North Judson is the only town having an election this year, she’d like to set up a satellite absentee voting location there.
Continue readingVoting Room Flag Placement Debated by Starke County Election Board
One of the Starke County Election Board’s recent debates had to do with the placement of a flag in the early voting room. The board voted two-to-one last week to remove a large flag from its location in front of a window.
Continue readingPerception Concerns Prompt Staffing Adjustments during Starke County’s Early Voting Hours
The Starke County Clerk’s Office is working to address some perception issues, stemming from the fact that the county’s election clerk is also on next month’s ballot. Colleen Hodge is one of two Democrats running for Knox clerk-treasurer.
Continue readingThousands Vote Early, Ahead of Today’s Election
Absentee Voting Begins in Starke, Pulaski Counties
The November General Election is three weeks away, but hundreds of local voters have already cast their ballots. Pulaski County has had 143 early ballots cast, as of Monday afternoon. Officials in the Clerk’s Office say that’s a higher number than average. Meanwhile, the Starke County Clerk’s Office says 250 people have voted in-person, along with 232 mail-in ballots.