Tag: election-2026

On Friday, Jan. 9, Wayne County Sheriff Randy Retter announced that he will campaign to succeed Rep. Brad Barrett, following Barrett’s Jan. 7 announcement that he will not run again. “After many years in public service, I’ve seen firsthand the challenges and opportunities facing our rural communities,” Retter said in a news release. “I’m running […]

On the first three days Hoosiers could file for the primary election, 23 individuals joined Wayne County’s ballot, including two people who volunteered for two opportunities. Filing opened Wednesday, Jan. 7. Twenty-one of the candidates so far are Republicans. One Democrat seeks to become a precinct committee member, and another joined a Republican for filing […]

On the first day Hoosiers could file for the primary election, 12 individuals joined Wayne County’s ballot, including one person who volunteered for two opportunities. Most who filed on Wednesday, Jan. 7, were Republicans, along with one Democrat who joined a Republican for filing for U.S. House of Representatives’ Sixth District. Those running as Republicans […]

State Rep. Brad Barrett says he will conclude his time representing House District 56 in the Indiana House of Representatives after eight years, and will not seek reelection in 2026. According to a statement released by the Indiana House Republican Campaign Committee and confirmed by a representative for Barrett, he will finish out the remainder […]

Those interested in shaping the future of Wayne County must soon decide if elected office might be the way they want to make a difference. Candidate registration begins Wednesday, Jan. 7, at Indiana’s voter registration offices in county courthouses, and the deadline for many candidates to file for the 2026 election cycle is in early […]

Alan Moore’s involvement with the Wayne County Sheriff’s Office stretches back three decades. Now, after serving as chief deputy, he’d like to lead the department as sheriff. Moore was scheduled to officially announce during an April 22 event at Red Front Pizza and Grill in Richmond his candidacy for the Republican nomination in the 2026 […]