Candidates Appeal to Marshall County Voters Before Election Day

candidateforumThe Center at Donaldson provided an opportunity for voters to better acquaint themselves with candidates seeking elected office.

Thursday night’s candidate forum saw representatives for state office, and those seeking office at the county and local level discuss their experience and explain some of their positions and how it might influence Marshall County residents.
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Secretary of State Encourages Hoosiers to Go to the Polls This Election Day

IN_Secretary_of_State_Connie_Lawson_-_PhotographSecretary 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.

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Marshall County Vote Center Plan Developing

image1The 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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