Election | Journal Gazette

Hoosiers resist straight-party voting

Rebecca S. Green — Thu, 08 Nov 2012 03:00:00 EST

With Mitt Romney sweeping up Indiana's 11 electoral college votes Tuesday, it could be easy to see the Hoosier State as one full of straight-party ticket voters.

Allen county results

Thu, 08 Nov 2012 03:00:00 EST

A star (*) denotes incumbent • = Winner 327 of 327 precincts

Pence preps for 'season of service'

Niki Kelly — Wed, 07 Nov 2012 10:54:05 EST

INDIANAPOLIS - Governor-elect Mike Pence moved quickly into transition mode Wednesday - naming a director for the effort and promising to ensure continuity and aspiration are the order of the day.

Donnelly continues to tout bipartisanship

Brian Francisco — Wed, 07 Nov 2012 11:55:38 EST

“I want to be a senator for everyone, and that’s what our tradition has been. Richard Lugar. Evan Bayh."

Win Moses 'shocked’ by loss

Niki Kelly — Wed, 07 Nov 2012 09:43:28 EST

INDIANAPOLIS - An unexpected victory by a Republican newcomer in the 81st House District on Tuesday night likely ended the 36-year political career of Rep. Win Moses, D-Fort Wayne.

Ritz expels Bennett from top school post

Niki Kelly — Wed, 07 Nov 2012 03:00:00 EST

Democrat Glenda Ritz stunned Republicans on Tuesday night when she narrowly defeated incumbent GOP Superintendent of Public Instruction Tony Bennett.

Nate Silver was right; Gallup was wrong

Jonathan D. Salant — Wed, 07 Nov 2012 12:18:33 EST

WASHINGTON - Nate Silver, the computer expert who gave Obama a 90 percent chance of winning re-election, predicted on his blog, FiveThirtyEight (for the number of seats in the Electoral College), that the president would receive 51 percent of the popular vote as he called each of the 50 states, including all nine battlegrounds.

GOP sweep in area races for House

Niki Kelly — Wed, 07 Nov 2012 03:00:00 EST

Republicans were set to retain control of both state legislative chambers late Tuesday as election returns rolled in, with one major upset brewing locally.

Stutzman grateful' for re-election

Brian Francisco — Wed, 07 Nov 2012 03:00:00 EST

Rep. Marlin Stutzman, R-3rd, easily won re-election in his first try.

Brown helps GOP take all 3 at-large seats

Vivian Sade — Wed, 07 Nov 2012 03:00:00 EST

The Republicans made a clean sweep in Allen County on Tuesday, claiming victory of all three at-large County Council seats over the three Democratic opponents.

GOP candidates sweep top spots

Vivian Sade — Wed, 07 Nov 2012 03:00:00 EST

Republicans swept three of the top county positions Tuesday night, including commissioner, treasurer and coroner.

Jehl unseats Peirce in District 2 race

Sarah Janssen — Wed, 07 Nov 2012 03:00:00 EST

The Fort Wayne Community Schools Board will look slightly different in January, with unofficial election results showing newcomer Glenna Jehl defeating incumbent John Peirce on Tuesday. Two other incumbents, one running unopposed, will remain on the board with all but four precincts in.

Voters keep 2 incumbents, elect 1 newcomer

Sarah Janssen — Wed, 07 Nov 2012 03:00:00 EST

Just one newcomer will join the Southwest Allen County Schools board in January, according to unofficial results. Both incumbents who were seeking re-election retained their seats.

10-year incumbent Duff falls to Somers

Rebecca S. Green — Wed, 07 Nov 2012 03:00:00 EST

After 10 years on the Northwest Allen County Schools board, Donald Duff lost to Kent Somers for the District 1 seat, according to unofficial results. Somers, 49, spent part of Tuesday night picking up campaign signs, with more to go on today, but was excited about his win.

GOP lawyer upends Circuit Court veteran

Rebecca S. Green — Wed, 07 Nov 2012 03:00:00 EST

For more than a dozen years, Adams County Circuit Judge Frederick Schurger sat on the bench.

Republicans dominate council contests

Dan Stockman — Wed, 07 Nov 2012 03:00:00 EST

Republicans had an easy victory in Tuesday's Kosciusko County Council race.

Winning seat is secondary'

Jeff Wiehe — Wed, 07 Nov 2012 03:00:00 EST

If one man knows how trivial Election Day can truly become in the big picture of life, it's Tony Mellencamp.

Troubled incumbent stays a commissioner

Rebecca S. Green — Wed, 07 Nov 2012 03:00:00 EST

Despite a pending criminal case against him, incumbent Huntington County Commissioner Tom Wall cruised to re-election over challenger Kenneth Zuk.

GOP candidates roll to wins in 3 council races

Dan Stockman — Wed, 07 Nov 2012 03:00:00 EST

Republicans cruised to victory Tuesday on the Whitley County Council, with voters returning two incumbents and replacing Jim Banks, who became a state senator.

Voters pick 3 new members, 1 incumbent

Sarah Janssen — Wed, 07 Nov 2012 03:00:00 EST

The East Allen County Schools board will welcome three new members when new terms begin in January, according to unofficial election results.

Voters back plan to create utilities board

Vivian Sade — Wed, 07 Nov 2012 03:00:00 EST

Huntertown voters said they want to stick with a decision they made six months ago to create a utility board, even though town officials were hoping residents would vote otherwise.

2 new faces join 7-term incumbent

Jeff Wiehe — Wed, 07 Nov 2012 03:00:00 EST

One veteran incumbent and two newcomers won three at-large seats Tuesday on Wells County Council, ousting the lone Democrat serving on the council.

Donnelly wins in spirited,' tight race

Brian Francisco — Wed, 07 Nov 2012 03:00:00 EST

The conventional wisdom was that Rep. Joe Donnelly, D-2nd, ran for the U.S. Senate because he did not think he could win re-election to his House seat.

Republican Pence claims win in race for governor

NIKI KELLY — Wed, 07 Nov 2012 03:00:00 EST

Republican Mike Pence pulled out a tighter-than-expected win Tuesday night, keeping the Indiana governor's seat in GOP hands for another four years.

Stutzman wins re-election

The Journal Gazette — Tue, 06 Nov 2012 20:09:34 EST

Rep. Marlin Stutzman, R-3rd, has been re-elected, The Associated Press projects.

Election Day notebook 2012

The Journal Gazette — Tue, 06 Nov 2012 03:00:00 EST

Indiana results are beginning to come in.

Snapshots on democracy's day

Associated Press — Tue, 06 Nov 2012 16:18:04 EST

“No matter what happens – hurricanes, tornadoes – it's our day to vote.”

102-year-old still regrets that vote for Hoover

Jerry Davich — Tue, 06 Nov 2012 16:45:09 EST

“Our country doesn’t ask much from us, not really. This is the least we can do. It’s our duty.”

Senate hopefuls make last city stop

Brian Francisco — Tue, 06 Nov 2012 03:00:00 EST

Indiana's U.S. Senate candidates finally agreed on one topic Monday: After six months of campaigning - and carping at each other - they are homesick.

Allen County

Tue, 06 Nov 2012 03:00:00 EST

A star (*) denotes incumbent • = Winner 327 of 327 precincts

Adams County

Tue, 06 Nov 2012 03:00:00 EST

A star (*) denotes incumbent • = winner 25 of 25 precincts

DeKalb County

Tue, 06 Nov 2012 03:00:00 EST

A star (*) denotes incumbent • = winner 39 of 39 precincts

Huntington County

Tue, 06 Nov 2012 03:00:00 EST

A star (*) denotes incumbent • = Winner 36 of 36 precincts

Kosciusko County

Tue, 06 Nov 2012 03:00:00 EST

A star (*) denotes incumbent • = Winner 69 of 69 precincts

Noble County

Tue, 06 Nov 2012 03:00:00 EST

A star (*) denotes incumbent • = Winner 29 of 29 precincts

Steuben County

Tue, 06 Nov 2012 03:00:00 EST

A star (*) denotes incumbent • = Winner 19 of 19 precincts

Wells County

Tue, 06 Nov 2012 03:00:00 EST

A star (*) denotes incumbent • = Winner 22 of 22 precincts

Whitley County

Tue, 06 Nov 2012 03:00:00 EST

A star (*) denotes incumbent • = Winner XX of 34 precincts

Budget gets top billing in 4-way Wells race

Jeff Wiehe — Fri, 02 Nov 2012 03:00:00 EST

Four candidates, including two incumbents, are seeking three at-large seats to serve on the Wells County Council next year.

Economic vitality central to Kosciusko candidates

Dan Stockman — Fri, 02 Nov 2012 03:00:00 EST

Five candidates are vying for three at-large seats on the Kosciusko County Council.

Adams County judge has challenger

Rebecca S. Green — Thu, 01 Nov 2012 03:00:00 EST

For the first time since he took the bench more than a dozen years ago, Adams Circuit Court Judge Frederick Schurger has a challenger in the upcoming election.

Constitution candidate seeks seat

Wed, 31 Oct 2012 03:00:00 EST

Audrey Queckboerner, a 44-year-old Web designer and homemaker from Leo, is also running for House District 85 seat serving a large part of northeast Allen County. She was inadvertently omitted from an earlier story.

North Adams elections mark change

Archie Ingersoll — Wed, 31 Oct 2012 03:00:00 EST

Ten candidates are scrambling for four openings on the North Adams School Board this election. Bob Thomas, Derek Vrablic, Al Converset and incumbent Tim Ehlerding are squaring off in District 1.

Spending, jobs drive county council races

Vivian Sade — Mon, 29 Oct 2012 03:00:00 EST

Three Democrats and three Republicans will vie for three at large Allen County Council seats in the Nov. 6 election.

Gregg takes on underdog role

Niki Kelly — Sun, 28 Oct 2012 03:00:00 EST

This is the third of three stories about candidates for Indiana governor. Today's story looks at Democrat John Gregg. INDIANAPOLIS - John Gregg has always loved politics.

2 incumbents face challengers in EACS

Sarah Janssen — Sun, 28 Oct 2012 03:00:00 EST

Newcomers running for slots on the East Allen County Schools board have an opportunity to take a majority on the board with four seats up for re-election and two incumbents who have opted not to run.

10-year incumbent jousts with newcomer in NACS

Sarah Janssen — Sun, 28 Oct 2012 03:00:00 EST

Two seats are up for grabs this election in Northwest Allen County Schools with just one contested race.

Eight state House seats up for grabs

Niki Kelly — Sun, 28 Oct 2012 03:00:00 EST

Allen County - the largest county geographically in the state - has been sliced and diced into nine different Indiana House districts. And this year eight of them are contested in the fall election.

Super PACs point to Indiana

Brian Francisco — Sat, 27 Oct 2012 03:00:00 EST

Indiana's Senate race ranks fourth among U.S. Senate campaigns for the amount of "outside" money it has attracted, according to the nonpartisan Center for Responsive Politics.

Incumbents, foes emphasize experience

Rebecca S. Green — Sat, 27 Oct 2012 03:00:00 EST

There are two contested races for seats on the Huntington County Community School board and, like other government bodies, everyone is concerned about money - how to responsibly spend what you have or come up with more.

Romney pushes 'big change'

Brian Francisco — Fri, 26 Oct 2012 03:00:00 EST

The scoreboard at the Defiance High School football stadium declared Romney 20, Ryan 12. It was not meant as a tally.

Rape talk overtakes Mourdock campaign

Brian Francisco — Fri, 26 Oct 2012 03:00:00 EST

No matter how - or if - Richard Mourdock's remark about rape, pregnancy and God affects the outcome his U.S. Senate bid, the fallout has engulfed his campaign less than two weeks before the election.

Budgets vital in at-large Adams race

Archie Ingersoll — Wed, 24 Oct 2012 03:00:00 EST

Two incumbents and four challengers are competing in the November general election for three at-large positions on the Adams County Council.

2 seeking seat on Whitley board

Jeff Wiehe — Wed, 24 Oct 2012 03:00:00 EST

When Kevin Turnbow looks at the kids in schools these days, he sees people with a sense of entitlement who are not prepared for the challenges of the real world.

Reagan's ideas propel Republican candidate

Niki Kelly — Sun, 21 Oct 2012 03:00:00 EST

This is the second of three stories about candidates for Indiana governor. Today's story looks at Republican Mike Pence.