Voters are showing up in record numbers to cast their ballots in this Presidential Election. Of course, the Presidential Race is on top of the ballot, but several other important races will be decided as well. Indiana voters will vote for the U.S. Senator as Republican Jim Banks will face Democrat Valerie McCray and Libertarian Andrew Horning. In the Governor’s Race, we will have a new Head of State as Republican Mike Braun faces Democrat Jennifer McCormick and Libertarian Donald Rainwater. We will also vote for a new person to represent the 8th District in Congress, as Larry Buschon did not seek re-election. Vying for his seat will be Mark Messmer on the GOP ticket, along with Democrat Erik Holt, and Libertarian Richard Fizlaff. For State Representative in District 63, incumbent Shane Lindauer faces a challenge from Teresa Kendall on the Democrat ticket. Locally, not as much going on this cycle. In Daviess County, we have two school board races we will be watching tonight. In the Washington School Board race, we have three candidates vying for the two at large spots on the board. One of the current at-large board members, Randy Bouchie is not seeking re-election. Kyle Cornelius is looking to hold his seat, while Ryan Dashner, and Rob McCormick will also be seeking a seat at the board. At North Daviess, there is also one school board race as Rob Dove is facing off with Jared Smith. All other races in Daviess County are unopposed. Today, voters in Daviess County can cast their ballots at any of the designated Voting Centers open from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. Locations include the Kiwanis Cabin, Bethel Church South, National Guard Armory, Odon Park, Parkview Church in Plainville, Montgomery Ruritan Building, Conservation Club in Washington, and Alfordsville Fire Station. Registered voters can vote at the most convenient site.
Voters in Pike County have several contested races for both county office and school board. In a District 1 County Commissioner’s race Republican Jeff Nelson is challenged by Democrat Jay Boeglin. For County Council At-Large, three Republicans and two Democrats are vying for three seats. The GOP candidates are Jeff Harting, Eric Smith and Greg Willis. The Democrats are Daren Cook and Todd Meadors. For Pike County School Board District 3 Larry Haycrat is challenging current board member Chris McKinney while in District 4, Rachelle Johns is facing incumbent Chris Satterfield. In the District 5 school board contest, Gabrielle Seger faces Gary Willis. In Pike County, polling sites open from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. include:
Main Street Presbyterian Church, Petersburg
Otwell Community Center, Otwell
Winslow Community Center, Winslow
In Martin County, we are watching one race closely tonight as Aaron “Moose” Summers is facing a challenge from Jason McCoy for a County Commissioner in District 3. All other races in Martin County will be unopposed tonight.
For Martin County voters, approved polling places include:
St. John’s Center, Loogootee (Perry Precincts 1-4, & 6)
St. Martin’s Church Hall, Loogootee (Perry Precinct 5 & Rutherford)
Bramble Conservation Center, Loogootee (Perry-7 & Crane)
Dover Hill Church of Christ, Shoals (North Center & Mitcheltree)
St. Mary’s Church Hall, Shoals (North Halbert, South Halbert, Memphis Precincts)
Shoals American Legion (Southeast Halbert, South Center, Lost River)
For the first time in modern history, no Democratic candidates are on the Knox County election ballot. The local races, which include County Council At-Large, County Commissioner Districts 1 and 2, County Treasurer, and County Coroner, were all decided in the May primary. Since there was no opposition in the general election, the candidates from the spring primary will take office in January. Despite the Republican sweep, Knox County Surveyor Dick Vermillion remains the only elected Democrat in county office. School board races are also on the local ballot. At South Knox, incumbent Michael Edwards is being challenged by John Carnahan for the District C seat. In Vincennes, five candidates are competing for three at-large seats. The incumbents are Aaron Bauer, Barbara Toole, and Karla Smith, while Kolby Kerzan and Mackenzie Young are hoping to win spots on the board. For today’s Election Day, the vote center previously located at the Eagles’ Lodge has moved to Bethany Christian Church on Willow Street. This new location is one of 13 vote centers available, including four in Vincennes and one in each of the county’s municipal areas, as well as in Freelandville. Voters can cast their ballots for their precinct’s candidates at any center within Knox County.
Remember to tune in for election results tonight on Memories 107.9 FM from 6-8 p.m., and make your voice heard!
