Wayne County candidates have been raising thousands of dollars for their primary election campaigns, with one gathering nearly $150,000 in cash and in-kind services so far this year. Candidate pre-primary campaign finance reports were due April 17 to Indiana Election Division and are available at wwn.to/incf. Some contributions came from Wayne County individuals and businesses, […]
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Vote centers open
Another sign that Election Day is almost here: Saturday voting has begun, and vote centers are open this week to help reduce waiting time on the final day. As of Friday, April 24, 654 votes had been cast in Wayne County primary election early voting, through a combination of mailed and in-person ballots. On Saturday, […]
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Ballot preview: U.S. Congress, 6th district
In addition to various county offices on the May 5 primary ballot, candidates are seeking to represent the sixth congressional district, which includes Wayne County, in the U.S. House of Representatives. Republicans Jefferson Shreve, Indianapolis A businessman, the incumbent says he seeks to encourage economic development, cut federal spending, broaden border security and protect conservative […]
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Voting continues
As of Friday, April 17, just 430 votes had been cast in Wayne County primary election early voting, through a combination of mailed and in-person ballots. Here’s a quick look at upcoming voting schedules, a public candidate forum and the deadline to request an absentee ballot. Candidate forum Several organizations are teaming to offer a […]
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Election turnout initially slow
Voting on the first few days is usually less of a social occasion than running into a friend or neighbor at a bustling vote center on Election Day. However, the second floor of the courthouse offers voters a quiet place to reflect on who should represent them at the township, county, state and national levels. […]
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Candidate Q&A: Bradley Wood
Bradley Wood of Greens Fork is running for Wayne County Council District 2 as a Republican candidate in the 2026 primary election. Bio highlights: In March 2026, I earned my MBA from Butler University’s Lacy School of Business with a concentration in Entrepreneurship and Innovation. I also hold a B.S. from Taylor University in Computer […]
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Candidate Q&A: Barry Ritter
Barry Ritter of Hagerstown is running for Wayne County Council District 2 as a Republican candidate in the 2026 primary election. Bio highlights: Vincennes University, Associates Degree in Criminal Justice 1985. Indiana Law Enforcement Academy. FBI National Academy Graduate. Retired from the Richmond Police Department in 2007 after twenty years of service, holding positions as […]
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Candidate Q&A: Howard James Price Jr.
Howard James Price Jr. of Richmond is running for Wayne County Commissioner District 1 as a Republican candidate in the 2026 primary election. Bio highlights: MS Aeronautical Engineering from Air Force (AF) Institute of Technology, Master of Business Administration from Phillips University, AF Pilot 20 years, Flew B52 Bombers and T37 Trainers, Managed Millions of […]
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Candidate Q&A: Mark A. Hoelscher
Mark A. Hoelscher of Richmond is running for Wayne County Commissioner as a Republican candidate in the 2026 primary election. Editor’s note: the candidate’s response to WWN’s questions were not organized by question number, so we rearranged his remarks to go with the question that seemed like the best fit. The candidate made several serious […]
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Candidate Q&A: Brad Dwenger
Brad Dwenger of Richmond is running for Wayne County Commissioner District 1 as a Republican candidate in the 2026 primary election. Bio highlights: For more than 30 years, I have owned and operated several businesses in Wayne County. This work has given me extensive experience in property values, economic trends, and responsible financial decision-making. As […]