Two more candidates have filed for office in Marshall County on Wednesday to be included on the November General Election ballot.
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Marshall County Poll Worker Training, Candidate Ballot Viewing Scheduled
The Marshall County Election Board members approved poll worker training for Tuesday, April 23 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. If anyone is interested in working the polls for the May Primary Municipal Election on Tuesday, May 7, call 574-935-8713.
Continue readingSec. of State Attributes Voter Turnout to Candidates, Issues
Indiana Secretary of State Connie Lawson says Indiana reported a 38-percent voter turnout during May’s Primary Election.
Vote Centers Perform During Primary
The vote center model worked smoothly according to the Marshall County Election Board.
This was the first year the process was used. It’s designed to allow residents of Marshall County an opportunity to cast a ballot at any of the available polling locations. Poll pad technology will provide voters with the proper ballot.
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Final Saturday to Vote Prior to May Primary Election
Saturday marks the last opportunity for weekend early and absentee voting leading up to the May 3rd primary election.
Secretary of State Encourages Hoosiers to Go to the Polls This Election Day
Secretary of State Connie Lawson is encouraging Hoosiers to vote during the May 3rd primary election.
Lawson’s offices compile voting data by county and measure changes in voter behavior year-to-year. Primary elections typically see lower turnout than the November General Election, but often decide the candidates moving onto the next step of their campaign.
Absentee Ballots Piling-up in Local Area Prior to Election Day
Absentee voting is underway in Indiana, and area county clerk’s offices are reporting the ballot totals from last week.
The final day to register to vote in the Hoosier state was Monday. Tuesday marked the opening for absentee voting in Indiana’s May 3rd primary election.
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Marshall County Vote Center Plan Developing
The Marshall County Election Board is beginning to put ideas to paper that may affect the future of voting in Marshall County.
Thursday night, the Election Board held a public hearing on a plan that would transition their operations during election season to a vote center model. The concept aims to reduce the number of polling sites, but allow voters to cast the proper ballot from any of the locations. Thursday night’s meeting was used to explain the process, but also begin to form more concrete proposals.
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Contested Races Bring Attention to Election Day
Voters head to the polls today in Marshall County to weigh-in on several contested races.
In the Town of Argos, Lisa Mullaney (R) and Kelli Vanderweele (D) are vying for the Clerk-Treasurer’s seat. Voters in Argos will also be able to select three candidates from a list of four to serve on the Town Council, including: Craig Ellis (R), Charles Snead (R), Juli Stauffer (R), and Dustin Johnson (D).
Final Day for In-Person Absentee Voting, Monday
Today is the final day for in-person absentee voting in Marshall County.
