Primary Candidate Submissions

Before voting, consider researching the candidates who are running for office — including their personal values, professional background, qualifications, policy positions, and prior public service or community involvement.

This post includes a list of local candidates for the May primary election.

The below list includes local offices only and excludes precinct committeemen and convention delegates.

Judge of Superior Court — Paul L. Freed (R)

Prosecuting Attorney, 73rd Judicial Circuit — Colin Thayer Judd (R)

Sheriff — Zacharia S. Jones (R)

Circuit Court Clerk — Dawn Hughes (R), Ashley Chambers (R)

Auditor — Deborah “Debbie” Coleman (R)

Recorder — Jane Downard (R), Lisa Mays Witt (R)

Assessor — Jeff Coleman (R)

Surveyor — William Macke (D)

Commissioner District 1 — Kay Riker Peyton (R), Dale L. Strong (D)

County Council

District 1 — Connie Durham (R)

District 2 — Jabin “Jay” Collins (R), Robert Stewart (R)

District 3 — Timothy Barricklow (R), Jerry Robert May (R)

District 4 — Gary R. Keener Jr. (R), Jim Wulff (R)

Township Trustees

Columbia — Addie Mustin (R)

Connersville — Terena Gibson Murray (R)

Connersville — Linda Wulff (R)

Fairview — Bruce Ritter (R)

Harrison — Terri Mustin Patterson (R)

Jackson — Brandy M. Steinard (R)

Jennings — Karen M. Bales (D)

Posey — Anna Dungan (R)

Posey — Jaime Ripberger (R)

Township Board Members

Columbia — Daniel Chambers (R), Caleb Daugherty (R), Michelle Daugherty (R), Patty Hauri (D)

Connersville — Nycole Dare (R), Cathy Klemme Harvey (R), Scott A. Kelley (R), Rick Shannon (R), Timothy P. Sparks (R), Brian Gilbert (D), Terry Sturgeon (D)

Fairview — Nina Munson (R), Lisa K. Sembach (R)

Harrison — Karen Whitecotton (R), Sarah R. Grubbs (D), Ruby Siler (D)

Jackson — Donna Ruf (D), Gary Ruf (D)

Jennings — Carolyn Bunzendahl (R), Mary R. Hiers (D)

Orange — Angela May (R), Ed Herrell (D), Don Kirk (D)

Waterloo — George A. Henry (D), Stephen Henry (D), Tom Scholl (D)

Town of Glenwood

Clerk-Treasurer — Mary M. Richardson (R)

Council Member — David Miller (R)

Council Member — Jo Temple (R)

Council Member — Dennis Richardson (D)

Voter Registration Information

To register to vote, visit:

https://indianavoters.in.gov

You may also call the Clerk’s Office at (765) 825-1813 or visit in person for assistance.

The primary election determines which candidates from each party will appear on the ballot in the general election.

Candidates are invited to share why they are running, along with a brief background and photo for publication.

Submissions can be emailed to aharness@whitewatervalleyvoice.com or submitted via phone at (317) 512-7118.

A publication fee will apply. Please contact for current rates, submission guidelines, and deadlines.

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