Two at-large seats on the North Judson Town Council will be on the Starke County November General Election Ballot. The deadline to file for candidacy is Wednesday, Aug. 1.
Starke County Election Board Discusses Candidate Late Financial Reports
The Starke County Election Board members finalized paperwork concerning late financial reports submitted by candidates for the May Primary Election.
Starke County Election Board to Meet Today
Members of the Starke County Election Board will meet today where the members will discuss the upcoming town convention for the at-Large seats on the North Judson Town Council. The town convention will need to be scheduled sometime before Tuesday, Aug. 21 to determine candidates for the November General Election ballot.
Starke County Election Board Discusses Resolution for Voting Equipment Security
The Starke County Election Board members discussed a proposed resolution that requires more secure measures when handling and storing voting equipment.
Starke County Election Board to Research Resolution Timetable for Late Candidate Financial Reports
The Starke County Election Board members are going to do more research on a timetable for their resolution for the filing of late candidate financial reports.
General Election to Include At-Large North Judson Town Council Seats
Two at-large North Judson Town Council seats will be included on the November General Election ballot.
Starke County Election Board to Meet Today
The Starke County Election Board will meet this morning where two resolutions will be considered.
Starke County Clerk Presents Resolution to Commissioners
Starke, Pulaski Election Boards Finalize Plans for Next Week’s Primary
Final preparations are underway for next week’s primary elections. The Starke and Pulaski county election boards both have poll worker training sessions scheduled for this week.
Concerns About Poll Worker Meals Discussed by Starke County Election Board
The Starke County Election Board will soon be surveying poll workers about the quality and timing of the meals provided to them on Election Day. This comes after Starke County Democratic Party Chair Kenny Wallace raised concerns about poll worker meals during Wednesday’s election board meeting.
Starke, Pulaski Election Boards Plan Hearings, Fines for Late Campaign Finance Reports
Candidates in next month’s primary who were late in turning in their financial reports can expect hearings before the election board and possible fines.
Poll Worker’s Needlepoint Hobby Leads to Debate during Starke County Election Board Meeting
A poll worker’s needlepoint hobby led to a lengthy debate among Starke County Election Board members Wednesday. Board President Harrison Fields said he’s gotten complaints about a poll worker who’s apparently been doing needlepoint while waiting for potential voters, during in-person absentee voting hours. “I’ve had two phone calls on it, and me personally, I don’t like the looks of it, personally,” he said. “I don’t like the looks of it.”
Starke County Election Board Establishes Training Dates for Poll Workers
Starke County Election Board members are in election preparation mode. Clerk Vicki Cooley said they discussed the training dates for poll workers when they met Wednesday morning.
Cooley said the training days will be held on Tuesday, May 1st and Thursday, May 3rd from 6 p.m. until 8 p.m. and on Saturday, May 5th from 10 a.m. until noon. Continue reading
Starke County Election Board Discusses Upcoming Public Test for Voting Machines
Citizens interested in getting a little bit of “voting practice” in prior to the May Primary Election will be pleased to hear that a test voting day will be held next week.
The upcoming public test for voting machines was discussed during Wednesday morning’s Starke County Election Board meeting. Starke County Clerk Vicki Cooley said the test is being held at 2 p.m. on Tuesday, April 3rd. Continue reading
Starke Election Board to Discuss Voting Machine Upgrades with County Council, Commissioners
The Starke County Election Board is ready to take its proposal for voting machine upgrades to the county council and commissioners. Vendor MicroVote wants to bring the county’s 46 machines up to the latest federal standards, in time for the 2020 presidential election. Board members decided Wednesday to discuss the upgrades with the county council and commissioners during their March 19 meetings.
Wording Finalized for Oregon-Davis Referendum
The Starke County Election Board has finalized the wording of the Oregon-Davis school referendum.
Starke County Election Board Sets Early Voting Hours Ahead of May Primary
The Starke County Election Board has finalized early voting hours, ahead of the May primary. The in-person absentee voting period runs from April 10 to May 7. During that time, Starke County voters will be able to cast their ballots on the first floor of the County Courthouse in Knox weekdays from 8:00 a.m. to noon and from 1:00 to 4:00 p.m. Those hours will be extended to 6:00 p.m. on Friday, April 27 and Friday, May 4.
Starke County Election Board to Set Early Voting Hours, Set Up Ballots for May Primary
Plans are coming together for May’s primary election. The Starke County Election Board is scheduled to set up the ballots during this morning’s meeting. Hours for early voting at the Starke County Courthouse will also be considered.
Starke County Election Board Finds Harris Ineligible for Railroad Township Board Race
A Railroad Township Trustee candidate is now out of the race, but another name has been added. John Harris is officially off the ballot following a pair of challenges against his campaign, according to Starke County Clerk Vicki Cooley. She says the Starke County Election Board reviewed the challenges Friday and determined that Harris was not an eligible candidate for the May primary.
Starke Election Board to Review Challenges Against Railroad Township Trustee Candidate
The Railroad Township Trustee’s race is already generating some controversy. Tomorrow, the Starke County Election Board will consider two challenges against John Harris. He’s running against incumbent Mandy Thomason for the Republican Party nomination in the May primary.
