Election Information
By:
Jerry Curry, Staff Writer
The governorship is the head executive office in the state. There are six candidates that are Republicans, one Democrat, one Libertarian, and one Independent.
The Republican primary is what will be interesting with a full field of six it will be exciting to see who comes out on top. Who will take votes from whom.
Polls in Indiana are now showing Mike Braun with a significant lead. Indiana is not a run-off state. Whoever gets the most votes wins. Braun's closest opponent, Lt. Governor Suzanna Crouch, has a long way to catch up. Running neck and neck for third are Brad Chambers and Eric Doden. Running even further behind are Jamie Reitenour and Curtis Hill.
The Indiana Primary is Tuesday, May 7. The last time this state flipped parties was when Gov. Joe Kernan finished out Gov. Frank O’Bannon’s term from 2003-2005. Indiana has had fifty-one governors; some served for two terms or eight years.
Lieutenant governors are nominated by convention, not by the voters in a primary.
The Independent candidate is Christopher Stried. Representing the Libertarian party is Donald Rainwater. The lone Democrat is Jennifer McCormick. We will see how they run. Be informed and vote.
There are eleven gubernatorial elections taking place in 2024.
According to Washington County Clerk Stephanie Rockey, candidates continue to file for the 2024 primary and general election.
Last Friday Phillip Marshall, who is County Commissioner in District 1 and Rick Roberts, who is County Commissioner in District 3 filed for re-election in their respective districts.
Additional filings to date include:
- Stephanie K. Rockey for the office of Washington County Clerk (Republican) and as a delegate at the state republican convention.
- Shawnda Keltner for the office of Washington County Coroner (Republican)
- Troy (Ozzy) Spears, Jr. For the office of Washington County Commissioner, District 1 (Republican)
- Emily Rodman for the office of Washington County Surveyor (Republican)
- Angela (Angie) Wilson for delegate at the Republican State Convention
- Mary Durbin as Washington County Treasurer (Republican) and Nancy J. Coates has also filed to run as Washington County Treasurer (Republican). The two will square off in the primary.
- Andrew Davisson as Washington County Coucil - At Large (Republican)
- Tony Cardwell, Jr. As Washington County Commissioner, District 3 (Republican)
- Rick Voyles as Washington County County Council- At-Large (Republican)
Friday, Feb. 9 at noon is the is the deadline to declare a candidacy.
The last day to register for the May primary is April 8. Primary election day is Tuesday, May 7 and polls will be open from 6:00am to 6:00pm.
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