11:15 p.m. Votes, school board races outcomes are in When the vote count for Wayne County came in at 10:39 p.m. there were few surprises, in part because of the small number of contested races. Clerk Debbie Berry said Wayne County had good voter turnout with a lot of absentee ballots that took a long […]
Tag: Election 2024
Enjoy our coverage of the 2024 election including candidate interviews, voting information, ballot updates, conversations with election officials and more.
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Local donors give to range of political causes
While there are no local political polls that predict which national candidates Wayne County voters might choose in the upcoming election, there’s one set of data that might shed some light on how your neighbors are thinking about it: campaign contributions. The Federal Election Commission collects and publishes information about political donations as shared by […]
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County vote centers now open
Haircuts, manicures and vehicle maintenance often require an appointment and reminders, and voters might want to take the same care in setting their own time to vote. Wayne County voters can cast ballots for a few hours on any day except Sunday, Nov. 3, before Election Day, which is Tuesday, Nov. 5. Some voters already […]
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Saturday voting starting, vote centers open soon
Although vote centers are open for five weekdays until 7 p.m., some Wayne County residents find it more convenient to cast their ballots on a Saturday. Voters can cast ballots on Richmond’s west side or downtown on the two Saturdays before Election Day (Tuesday, Nov. 5). As of Monday morning, Oct. 21, the Wayne County […]
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Voting begins weekdays inside courthouse
‘Tis the season for “I voted” stickers. Voters now can cast ballots on weekdays at Wayne County Courthouse and avoid waiting in line on Election Day. Voting is available from 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m. Mondays and 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Tuesdays-Fridays at 301 E. Main St., Richmond. The only exception to those hours is a noon deadline […]
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Candidate Q&A: Western Wayne School Board
The Western Wayne News asked candidates in contested school board races for the Nov. 5 general election the same 10 questions. Candidates were given a month’s time to respond with a firm deadline. We share their answers, unedited from their original form. Western Wayne Schools Board of Trustees, At-Large candidates Question 1: List your education […]
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Candidate Q&A: Northeastern School Board
The Western Wayne News asked candidates in contested school board races for the Nov. 5 general election the same 10 questions. Candidates were given a month’s time to respond with a firm deadline. We share their answers, unedited from their original form. Northeastern Wayne Schools Board of Trustees, District B candidates Question 1: List your […]
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Who are the justices, judges on ballots?
Indiana voters will decide if three state Supreme Court justices and two Court of Appeals judges will keep their jobs. In addition, one public question will be asked about a state constitutional amendment. 5 on the ballot Hoosier voters will decide “yes” or “no” on whether to retain each of these: Chief Justice Loretta Rush, […]
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Candidate Q&A: Nettle Creek School Board
The Western Wayne News asked candidates in contested school board races for the Nov. 5 general election the same 10 questions. Candidates were given a month’s time to respond with a firm deadline. We share their answers, unedited from their original form. Nettle Creek (Hagerstown) School Board of Trustees District A candidates Question 1: List […]
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Hear from 3 districts’ school board candidates
Whitewater Community Television is offering four IN Focus candidate forums in October that allow residents to submit questions and hear from local candidates in November’s election. Wayne County Area Chamber of Commerce is providing hosts for the programs, and Western Wayne News also serves as a partner for the televised 6 p.m. Thursday discussions. The […]