Did Indiana Republicans vote for challenger Richard Mourdock or against incumbent Richard Lugar in their primary election for a U.S. Senate seat?It’s hard to tell, because voters don’t have to give a reason.FORT WAYNE -- Both political parties will see contested races in the May primary for Allen County Council.
Friday was the deadline for filing a petition of candidacy, and six Republicans and five Democrats are vying for the three at-large council seats.
Two of the three incumbents – Roy Buskirk and Robert Armstrong – will seek re-election. County Councilman Paul Moss has instead filed for the open Indiana House District 52 seat currently held by Rep. David Yarde, R-Garrett, who has decided to seek a Senate seat.
Also on the Republican primary ballot are contested races for the County Commissioner seat in District 1 and County Coroner.
Those who are seeking office include:
Republicans
County Commissioner District 1
John McGauley
Nelson Peters*
William Phillips
Coroner
Craig Nelson
Gary Washington
Surveyor
Allan Frisinger
Treasurer
Sue Orth
County Council Member At-Large (3)
Tom Rotering
Roy Buskirk*
Bill Brown
Sarah Gnagy
Mike Mills
Robert Armstrong*
*Incumbent
Democrats
DEMOCRATS
Allen County Commissioner - District 1
D.C. (Legalize-Marijuana) Roach
Gordon Anthony
Coroner
Norman Knuth
Treasurer
Scott Williams
County Council Member At-Large (3)
Sharon Tucker
Kenneth Saylor
Leroy Jackson Jr.
Gina Burgess
Denny Sprunger
*Incumbent
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