The Indiana Bureau of Motor Vehicles (BMV) will be holding extended hours of operation next week in order to issue ID cards and driver’s licenses which will be required at polling places on Primary Election Day. Offices will be open 8:30 a.m. until 8 p.m. on Monday, May 7th and from 6 a.m. until 6 p.m. on Tuesday, May 8th. Continue reading
BMV Changes Hours to Accommodate Voters in Need of an ID
The Indiana Bureau of Motor Vehicles will be extending their hours early next week to allow residents a chance to receive identification that can be used at the polling place.
Voter Fraud Suspected in Central Indiana, Investigation May Expand
Indiana State Police say they’re investigating possible voter registration fraud in Hendricks and Marion Counties.
Sec. 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.
Marshall Commissioners Approve Voting Equipment Upgrades
The Marshall County Commissioners have approved a change to voting equipment that was granted preliminary funding approval last week.
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BMV Branches to Extend Hours for Primary Elections
The Indiana Bureau of Motor Vehicles is extending its hours on Monday and Tuesday, to help voters get the identification cards they need to cast their ballots. BMV license branches will be open Monday from 8:30 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. and on Tuesday, Election Day, from 6:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Continue reading
Crump Makes District Two Commissioners Race Competitive
Add another Marshall County Commissioners seat to the list of growing competitive races.
Marshall County Voters Make Tough Decisions, Plymouth Retains Mayor Senter
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
In-Person Absentee Voting Continues Saturday in Marshall County
Political Yard Signs Prompt INDOT Reminders
The Indiana Department of Transportation is urging political candidates and their supporters to prevent road signs from blocking traffic visibility. According to INDOT, intersections, interchanges, and right-of-ways that run along a road should not be utilized for political yard signs.
Marshall County Election Board Establishes Absentee Voting Days
The Marshall County Election Board has made several recommendations while preparing for November’s General Election.
Tuesday morning’s meeting brought with it several resolutions that establish dates for absentee voting, elections in certain districts, and appointing assistant poll clerks at polling sites.
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July and August Deadlines Driving Potential November Candidates
A deadline for candidates seeking office in Starke and Marshall County has finally arrived.
Candidates seeking a position in both Plymouth and Bremen are expected to submit the necessary paperwork to declare their candidacy by noon today. According to the Marshall County Clerk of the Court’s office, communities hosting a Town Convention, such as Argos, have a slightly different candidate filing deadline of August 3rd.
Marshall County Voter Turnout Released in May Primary
The Indiana Secretary of State’s Office says 12-percent of the 2.6-million eligible voters cast a ballot in the Hoosier State in May.
Connie Lawson released her office’s Voter Turnout Report for the May municipal primary elections earlier this week.