Stories tagged with "primary election"

Greenwood advances merger plan by Diana Penner

Residents of Greenwood and White River Township can begin studying a plan for a merger of the two beginning Tuesday when it is posted on the city’s Web site,... – Nov 16, 2009 at 10:19 PM in Greenwood

Republican trustee to face opponent in May by Josh Duke

AVON — A local Republican Party leader has announced his nomination for Washington Township trustee. Don Hodson, the Washington Township Republican chairman since 1998, said... – Nov 13, 2009 at 12:34 PM in Hendricks County

Southport mayor refuses to resign by Jason Thomas

Council cites lack of cooperation, says it will hire investigator to review finances SOUTHPORT, Ind. — A battle between the mayor of Southport and the City Council reached a... – Oct 20, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Communities

Southport mayor asked to quit, investigation moves forward by Jason Thomas

SOUTHPORT — A battle between the mayor of Southport and the City Council reached a fever pitch on Monday when Robin Thoman refused to resign and the council moved forward... – Oct 19, 2009 at 10:56 PM in Communities

Committee faces Dec. 8 deadline to submit final reorganization proposal for Greenwood and White River Township by Jason Thomas

Committee faces Dec. 8 deadline to submit final reorganization proposal With an eye toward the May primary election, officials are inching closer to voting on a plan to reorganize... – Sep 24, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Johnson County

Washington Twp. preps for new referendum by Gretchen Becker

The Washington Township School Board has set dates for upcoming study sessions and public forums to discuss the district’s upcoming general fund referendum. The district plans to... – Aug 31, 2009 at 11:58 AM in North Marion County

Indy Republican to seek 5th District seat by Mary Beth

State Rep. Mike Murphy, an Indianapolis Republican, today became the fourth Republican to decide to take on U.S. Rep. Dan Burton in next year’s primary election. Murphy, 52,... – May 28, 2009 at 1:50 PM in Politics & Government

On track on trade by indystar

Barack Obama promised that, if elected, he would create more jobs for Americans. Yet for the most part, all President Obama has created so far is confusion over his stance on the... – Apr 02, 2009 at 1:00 AM in Commentary

Hammond mayor wins Lake County Democratic Party chairmanship by indystar

CROWN POINT, Ind. — Precinct officials selected Hammond Mayor Thomas McDermott Jr. as Lake County’s new Democratic Party chairman over his sparring partner on national... – Mar 07, 2009 at 7:12 PM in Politics & Government

State panel OKs bill for online voting by indystar

INDIANAPOLIS — A state Senate committee approved two proposals Monday that supporters say would make Indiana elections more accessible and meaningful. One bill would allow Indiana... – Feb 16, 2009 at 3:10 PM in News

Panel OKs bill for online voting in Indiana by indystar

INDIANAPOLIS — A state Senate committee has approved two proposals that supporters say would make Indiana elections more accessible and meaningful. One bill would allow Indiana... – Feb 16, 2009 at 2:27 PM in News

May trial set for ex-East Chicago mayor by indystar

HAMMOND, Ind. — A federal judge has set May 26 for the start of a civil racketeering trial against former East Chicago Mayor Robert Pastrick and two of his top aides. The... – Feb 16, 2009 at 7:26 AM in News

Noblesville council names O'Connor president by Chris Sikich

NOBLESVILLE -- Greg O'Connor will lead the all Republican Noblesville City Council this year.The 7-member City Council has traditionally rotated its presidency... – Jan 06, 2009 at 11:03 AM in Communities

No charges brought in '07 primary vote probe by indystar

JEFFERSONVILLE, Ind. -- No charges will be filed after an investigation into alleged vote fraud in the city's 2007 Democratic mayoral primary election."We have no credible... – Nov 23, 2008 at 2:09 AM in News

HISTORY: OBAMA WINS by indystar

WASHINGTON — Barack Obama swept to victory as the nation’s first black president Tuesday night in an electoral college landslide that overcame racial barriers as old as America... – Nov 04, 2008 at 7:01 PM in News

Indiana voters head to the polls by indystar

Watch IndyStar.com today for the latest voting news in the Indianapolis metro area. After polls close at 6 p.m., up to the minute results of local and national races will be... – Nov 04, 2008 at 10:01 AM in News

Obama's folks feel good about state by indystar

The campaign of Sen. Barack Obama says it’s more optimistic than ever that it could do the unthinkable: carry Indiana.Obama, from neighboring Illinois, is running against... – Oct 26, 2008 at 2:12 AM in News

Obama or McCain: Your turn to choose by indystar

Americans on Nov. 4 will choose between two presidential candidates with great strengths but also significant weaknesses.Democrat Barack Obama is eloquent and charismatic. He... – Oct 26, 2008 at 2:04 AM in Opinion

Hamilton County commissioner candidates wrangle over source of donations by indystar

Indiana does not ban officials seeking election from accepting campaign donations from companies with which the government does business.Instead, the state requires candidates... – Oct 24, 2008 at 3:06 AM in Communities

Election official admitted leaving anti-Obama letters by indystar

FRANKLIN, Ind. -- Johnson County's top election official was investigated last month for distributing anti-Barack Obama literature to two county employees.Clerk Jill Jackson,... – Oct 24, 2008 at 3:05 AM in News