WAYNE COUNTY, Ind. — Wayne County’s final Saturday of early voting is Oct. 31, giving residents a weekend opportunity to cast a ballot before Tuesday’s election.
The Nov. 3 ballot includes congressional, state and local races, two proposed amendments to Indiana’s Constitution and judicial retention questions. Here’s how to prepare.
Who’s on the ballot
The following races appear on Wayne County ballots. Party affiliations are listed in parentheses.
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Office |
Candidates |
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U.S. House, District 6 |
Jefferson Shreve (Republican); Cynthia “Cinde” Wirth (Democrat) |
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Indiana Senate, District 27 |
Jeff Raatz (Republican); Ronald Itnyre (Democrat) |
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Indiana House, District 56 |
Randy Retter (Republican); Thomas Scott Rockwell (Democrat) |
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Secretary of State |
Max Engling (Republican); Beau Bayh (Democrat); Lauri A. Shillings (Libertarian); Greg Ballard (Lincoln) |
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State comptroller |
Elise Nieshalla (Republican); Jessica Bailey (Democrat); John Schick (Libertarian) |
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State treasurer |
Daniel Elliott (Republican); Coumba Kebe (Democrat) |
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Wayne Superior Court 2 judge |
Austin A. Shadle (Republican); Jessica L. Richert (Independent) |
Other county candidates printed on the ballot are Republicans Mark I. Cox for Superior Court 3 judge, Ashley J. Green for prosecutor, Amy Chenowith for auditor, Debbie Tiemann for recorder, Alan C. Moore for sheriff, Timothy G. Smith for assessor and Brad Dwenger for county commissioner, District 1.
County Council, township, town and school board choices vary by residential address.
What are the ballot questions?
Two proposed state constitutional amendments ask voters about bail eligibility and residency requirements for city and town judges.
Judicial retention questions ask whether Court of Appeals judges Mary A. DeBoer and Paul A. Felix and Tax Court Judge Justin L. McAdam should remain in office.
To see the candidates and questions on your ballot, review Wayne County’s official sample ballots.
Unsure of your precinct? Check your voter registration through Indiana’s voter portal.
Where to vote early
On Friday, Oct. 30, four locations offer voting from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.:
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First Bank Kuhlman Center, 861 N. Salisbury Road, Richmond.
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First English Lutheran Church, 2727 National Road E., Richmond.
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Golay Center, 1007 E. Main St., Cambridge City.
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Hagerstown New Testament Church, 752 W. Main St., Hagerstown.
Friday voting is also available from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. in the second-floor Voter Registration Office at the Wayne County Courthouse, 301 E. Main St., Richmond.
On Saturday, Oct. 31, the courthouse is open for voting from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., and Kuhlman Center from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Early voting ends Monday, Nov. 2, with courthouse voting from 8:30 a.m. to noon.
What to know for Election Day
Polls are open 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 3. Eligible Wayne County voters may use any designated county vote center. Their home address determines which contests appear on their ballot.
Bring an acceptable government-issued photo ID. Requirements and exceptions are explained in Indiana’s voter information guide.
Find all eight Election Day locations in the county’s official voting schedule. For questions, call Voter Registration at 765-973-9304.
