Randy Retter is running for Indiana State House District 56 as a Republican candidate in the 2026 general election. Bio highlights: I am a graduate of Ball State University with a degree in Criminal Justice and an honor graduate of the Indiana Law Enforcement Academy. I have completed thousands of hours of professional training, including […]
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Candidate Q&A: Thomas Rockwell
Thomas Rockwell is running for Indiana State House District 56 as a Democratic candidate in the 2026 general election. Bio highlights: I’m a graduate of Earlham School of Religion where I received my Master of Divinity. My full-time work is as a denominational official for Western Yearly Meeting of Friends (a Quaker denominational group) supporting […]
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Candidate Q&A: Jeff Raatz
Jeff Raatz is running for Indiana State Senate District 27 as a Republican candidate in the 2026 general election. Bio highlights: I have an undergrad in IT & Accounting and a Graduate Degree in Management from IU. I began my career as a young teen in Michigan and have never stopped working. I have managed businesses since […]
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Candidate Q&A: Ron Itnyre
Dr. Ronald Itnyre is running for Indiana State Senate District 27 as a Democratic candidate in the 2026 general election. Bio highlights: I have a Bachelor of Science, Masters of Science, and Ph.D. from the College of Agriculture at University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign. I worked for three years as a corn breeder with the FFR […]
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Candidate Q&A: Austin Shadle
Austin Allen Shadle is running for Judge of Wayne County Superior Court 2 as a Republican candidate in the 2026 general election. Bio highlights: I am currently in my sixth year as Court Commissioner (type of appointed judicial officer) where I have presided over Wayne County 4-D Court (paternity and child support court). I have served […]
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Candidate Q&A: Jessica L. Richert
Jessica L. Richert is running for Judge of Wayne County Superior Court 2 as an Independent candidate in the 2026 general election. Bio highlights: Bachelor’s Degree (Criminology) ~ University of South Florida; Juris Doctor Degree ~ Barry University, Dwayne O. Andreas School of Law; Licensed to practice law in Florida (09/2016) and Indiana (04/2018); Owner […]
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Candidate Q&A: James “Jimmy” Freiberger II
James (Jimmy) Freiberger II is running for Wayne Township Board as a Democratic candidate in the 2026 general election. Bio highlights I am a co-founder of the Richmond Housing & Health Rights Coalition (HHRC), a non-Partisan people-led group that aims to secure affordable and humane housing and health for all in Richmond. My involvement in its […]
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Candidate Q&A: Lucas Gosnell
Lucas Gosnell is running for Wayne Township Board as a Democratic candidate in the 2026 general election. Bio highlights: I currently go to Seminary in town seeking an M.Div. I am currently a caretaker for my disabled dad and uncle and I provide assistance to several groups that provide assistance to people in town. Reasons […]
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Candidate Q&A: Michael Jay
Michael David Jay is running for Wayne Township Board as a Democratic candidate in the 2026 general election. Bio highlights: I hold a Master of Divinity from Earlham School of Religion, and have been serving as pastor, or on pastoral staff in Indiana churches since 2012. Reasons to run: I ran because my friend Jade […]
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Candidate Q&A: Marilyn Sowers
Marilyn A. Sowers is running for Wayne Township Board as a Republican candidate in the 2026 general election. Bio highlights: History, BA Indiana University, MAT (Master of Arts for Teachers) Indiana University, MLS (Master of Library Science) Indiana University. My most employment recent was as the Media Supervisor for the Union County College Joint School District. […]