It is primary election day in Indiana and polls are open until 6 p.m.
Primary voters will be deciding races ranging from the Republican candidate to run against Democratic Sen. Joe Donnelly in the fall general election, all the way down to township advisory board races.
In the Senate race, Congressmen Todd Rokita and Luke Messer and former state lawmaker Mike Braun are all vying for the chance to run against Donnelly. Election observers have said their race for the Republican nomination has been the nastiest in the nation. Although the candidates do not differ much on policy, their ads have been focused on which is the most supportive of President Donald Trump.
Voters will be choosing from a slew of candidates seeking to replace Congressman Luke Messer, who is running in that Senate primary race. In the Congressional 6th District race, Republicans have a choice between Mike Campbell, Jonathan Lamb, Stephen Mackenzie, Greg Pence and Jeff Smith, while Democrats are choosing from. George Holland, Jeannine Lake, “Jasen” Lave, Jim Pruett, Lane Siekman and Joshua Williamson.
Bartholomew County voters will be choosing from three candidates for county sheriff, as well as four contested County Council races, all on the the Republican primary ballot. There will also be contested races on both the Republican and Democratic primaries for the Statehouse District 59 races.
County Clerk Jay Phelps says that almost 3,400 early voters have already cast ballots in this election.
In Bartholomew County, you can cast your ballot at the 18 voting centers throughout the county . Those sites are:
- Flintwood Wesleyan Church, 5300 25th St, Columbus, IN 47203
- St. John’s Masonic Lodge, 4131 Rocky Ford Rd., Columbus, IN 47203
- Grace Lutheran Church, 3201 Central Ave., Columbus, IN 47203
- Healing Waters Church, 2330 Midway St., Columbus, IN 47201
- Donner Center, 739 22nd St., Columbus, IN 47201
- East Columbus Fire Station, 935 Repp Dr, Columbus, IN 47201 (Off of State Street)
- The Commons, 300 Washington St., Columbus, IN 47201
- Main Source Bank, 2310 W. Jonathan Moore Pike, Columbus, IN 47201 (West side location)
- Terrace Lake Church, 4260 W. 200 S., Columbus, IN 47201
- Faith Lutheran Church, 6000 W. State Road 46, Columbus, IN 47201
- Bartholomew County REMC, 1697 W Deaver Rd, Columbus, IN 47201
- Elizabethtown Fire Station, 10203 E. Legal Tender, Elizabethtown, IN 47232
- Shiloh Baptist Church, 11988 E. State Road 46, Columbus, IN 47203
- Hope Moravian Church, 202 Main St., Hope, IN 47246
- Clifford Fire Station, 7850 N Depot St., Clifford, IN 47226
- German Twp. Fire Station, 9428 Main St., Taylorsville, IN 47280
- Southwest Fire Station, 8500 S. State Road 58, Columbus, IN 47201
- White Creek Lutheran Church, 16270 S. 300 W., Columbus, IN 47201
We’ll be airing live election coverage on News Talk 1010 WCSI and 98.1 FM starting as soon as the polls close at 6 tonight. And we will have coverage of the statewide races from Network Indiana.
Government offices are closed today include Columbus City Hall, and Bartholomew County administrative offices. The Columbus City Garage says that trash, recycling and yard waste routes will be running as normal today. The Columbus/Bartholomew County Recycling Center will be closed today, but the landfill will be open normal hours, 7:30 to 4:30.
To vote, you must have a photo ID. According to the Indiana Secretary of State’s office that can include an Indiana driver license, Indiana photo ID card, Military ID or U.S. passport. Interim IDs issued by the BMV are also acceptable. f you are unable or unwilling to present an ID you can cast a provisional ballot.
Indiana BMV offices will be open until 6 today to help residents who need to get an ID in order to vote.
In Bartholomew County, voters will be choosing candidates to run in the fall general election including:
U.S. Senate
- Republicans: Mike Brain, Luke Messer, Todd Rokita.
- Democrats: Joe Donnelly.
U.S. House District 6
- Republicans: Mike Campbell, Jonathan M. Lamb, Stephen M. Mackenzie, Greg Pence, Jeff Smith
- Democrats: George T. Holland, Jeannine L. Lake, K. “Jasen” Lave, Jim Pruett, Lane Siekman, Joshua Williamson.
State Senate District 41
- Republican: Greg Walker
- Democrat: Ross Thomas
State Senate District 43
- Republican Clyde A. “Chip” Perfect
State Representative District 57
- Republicans: Luke Campbell, Sean R. Eberhart
State Representative District 59
- Republicans: Benjamin C. Chastain, John D. Counceller, Joanne Flohr, Ryan Lauer, Allen K. Smith, Lew Wilson.
- Democrats: Mary Kohen, Dale Nowlin.
State Representative District 69
- Republicans: Nancy L. Franke, Charles Johnson, Jim Lucas
- Democrat: Steve Schoettmer
Superior Court 1 Judge
- Republican: Jim Worton
Prosecuting attorney
- Republican: William M. “Bill” Nash
Clerk of Circuit Court
- Republican: Jay Phelps
County Auditor
- Republican: Pia O’Connor
County Treasurer
- Republican: Barb Hackman
County Sheriff:
- Republicans: Robert K. “Rob” Kittle, Matthew A. Myers, Tamara Watson.
County Assessor
- Republican: Ginny Whipple
County Recorder:
- Republican: Tami Hines
County Commissioner District 2
- Republican: Carl H. Lienhoop
County Council District 1
- Republicans: Scott Bonnell, Marcus D. Speer
- Democrat: Hanna Omar
County Council District 2
- Republicans: Laura DeDomenic, Glenn Petri
County Council District 3
- Republicans: Mark E. Gorbett, David Jones
County Council District 4
- Republicans: Jorge “George” Morales, Tom Owens
- Democrat: Lynne Fleming
Columbus Township Trustee
- Republican Ben Jackson
Clay Township Trustee
- Republican John A. McDonald
Clifty Township Trustee
- Democrat: Mark S. Romine
Flatrock Township Trustee
- Republican Lisa Moore
German Township Trustee
- Republican Chris West
Harrison Township Trustee
- Republican David Dwyer
Hawcreek Township Trustee
- Republican Ronald D. Hatton
Jackson Township Trustee
- Republican Bruce F. Bartells
Ohio Township Trustee
- Republican Rob Simpson
Rockcreek Township Trustee
- Republican Gary W. Jaquess
- Democrat: Dennis Brooks
Sandcreek Township Trustee
- Republicans: Sandy Bayles, Andrew Brunni
Wayne Township Trustee
- Republican Brenda K. Mijares
Clay Township Advisory Board (3)
- Republicans: Frank Anderson, Roger L. Fromer
Clifty Township Advisory Board (3)
- Republican William L. Erfmeier
Columbus Township Advisory Board (3)
- Republicans: J. Stuart “Stu” Cundiff, Lloyd E. Miller, Michael Shireman
Flatrock Township Advisory Board (3)
- Republicans: Christi Bruer, Charlie Deweese, Tom R. Finke
German Township Advisory Board (3)
- Republicans: Larry W. Hoeltke, James A. Stevens
- Democrats: James Mahoney. Kari G. Tyree
Harrison Township Advisory Board (3)
- Republicans: Robert H. Fear, Dana Lynn Parks, Sharon Voelz
- Democrats: Bob Hyatt , Georgia C. McCarty,
Hawcreek Township Advisory Board (3)
- Democrat: Kim A. Miller
Jackson Township Advisory Board (3)
- Republicans: Sue Anne Lee, Luke C. Otte
- Democrats: Joe Hoene, Paul A. Newkirk
Ohio Township Advisory Board (3)
- Republican Carolyn Massengale
Rockcreek Township Advisory Board (3)
- Republicans: Garry L. Barker, Jim Reed, Ronald W. Speer
- Democrats: F. Norma Carson, Terry L. Sweasy, Stephen Whiteside
Sandcreek Township Advisory Board (3)
- Republican Ronald H. Hoevener
- Democrats: David R. Skinner, Roger Williams
Wayne Township Advisory Board (3)
- Republicans: Michael R. Bell, Joshua W. Ogle
- Democrat Dennis Tibbetts
Elizabethtown Clerk-Treasurer (1)
- Republican Judy L. Nichols
Clifford Town Council At-Large (3)
- Republicans: Bonnie “BJ” Everroad, Charlie Bob Moore
- Democrats: Danny James, Ed Stone, Carroll D. Thompson
Edinburgh Town Council At-Large (2
- Republicans: William (Bill) Jones, Marshall Ryan Piercefield
- Democrat Ron Hoffman
Elizabethtown Council At-Large (3)
- Republicans: Shannon Henson, Robert Tertocha
- Democrats: Rick Mullins, Shirley J. Nugent
Hope Town Council At-Large (2)
- Republicans: Clyde Compton, Lou K.
- Democrats: Jerry Bragg, Chelsea A. Warriner
State Convention Delegates Republican
- Roger D. Hackman Commissioner District 1
- Barb Hackman Commissioner District 2
- Greg Harter Commissioner District 2
- Marilyn Harter Commissioner District 2
- Dewayne Hines Commissioner District 3
- Tami L. Hines At-Large
- Ben Jackson At-Large
- Isaac P. Jackson At-Large
- Matt Miller At-Large
- Chris D. Monroe At-Large
- John Shoaf At-Large
- Teresa Shoaf At-Large
State Convention Delegates Democratic
- Brandon J. Allen At-Large
- Heather Anne Allen At-Large
- Lydi Davidson At-Large
- Ramon L. Gerber At-Large
- Susan Gerber At-Large
- David A. Harpenau At-Large
- Judith Harpenau At-Large
- Ann L. Jones At-Large
- William D. Jones At-Large
- Mark Kevitt At-Large
- Sharon Krieg At-Large
- Bob Moats At-Large
- Richard (Rick) Scalf At-Large
- Steve Schoettmer At-Large
- Jean Marr Wilkins At-Large
Precinct Committeeman Democratic
- Susan Gerber Precinct 0300
- Mark Kevitt Precinct 0600
- Sandra L. Crawford Precinct 0800
- David A. Harpenau Precinct 1100
- Dennis W. Baute Precinct 1200
- Virginia Moats Precinct 1300
- Richard (Rick) Scalf Precinct 1400
- Sharon Krieg Precinct 2200
- Brandon J. Allen Precinct 2500
- Bob Moats Precinct 2600
- John Keele Precinct 3000
- Robert “Bob” Pitman Precinct 3100
- Jean Marr Wilkins Precinct 3200
- Maria C. Larson Precinct 3300
- Mark S. Romine Precinct 3700
- Mary Kohen Precinct 4400
- Robert L. Forste Precinct 4450
- PNellie Meek Precinct 4800
- Marsha Morgan Precinct 4900
- Brad Woodcock Precinct 5200
- Steve Schoettmer Precinct 5400