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Voter registration deadline nears

Only a couple more weeks remain to register to vote in the November election. And, three organizations are offering free snacks and music at their voter engagement rally later this month to encourage involvement. Voter rally All community members are invited to attend Wayne County’s chapters of League of Women Voters, NAACP and Indivisible’s free […]

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Battles increase on Nov. ballots

Several more candidates have joined Wayne County’s November ballot, offering voters additional choices for races such as Wayne Township trustee and board. Updates Indiana election laws allowed additional candidates to file after the May primary to fill vacancies on the ballot. Independent and Libertarian candidates also had more time to register after the Republican and […]

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4 candidates file for 12 open seats

Only four candidates have filed for Wayne County’s 12 open school board seats as of press time. For the November election, candidates must submit paperwork by noon Thursday, June 18, at Wayne County’s voter registration office in the courthouse, 301 E. Main St., Richmond. Candidates must also gather signatures from at least 10 voters in […]

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School boards recruit candidates

School districts rely on community oversight, and candidates interested in running for a board seat in the November election must complete paperwork by noon Thursday, June 18. As part of meeting that deadline, they must gather signatures from at least 10 voters in their board district on a petition, so advance work is needed. Those […]