Three Election Board members conducted a public test of voting machines for the upcoming election with early voting beginning on April 9.
Clinton County Clerk Stephanie Harshbarger, Election Board member Alicia Albertson and Election Board member Beth Hardebeck conducted the test last week to ensure that the MicroVote machines were ready to be utilized for the upcoming election.
Community members are encouraged to educate themselves on the available voting centers in Clinton County listed below:
Early voting dates at the Clinton County Courthouse, Commissioners Room, 1st floor, in Frankfort:
Tuesday, April 9 – Friday, May 3, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Saturday, April 27, 8 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Saturday, May 4 — 8 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Monday, May 6 — 8 a.m. to noon
Special early voting dates:
Saturday, April 27, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.:
Edward Jones Community Center (4-H Building Fairgrounds), 1701 S. Jackson St., Frankfort
Saturday, May 4, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.:
Edward Jones Community Center (4-H Building Fairgrounds), 1701 S. Jackson St., Frankfort
Kirklin Town Hall, 113 N. Main St., Kirklin
Michigantown Christian Church, 108 W. Second St., Michigantown
Mulberry Park Pavilion, Park Drive, Mulberry
Rossville Town Pavilion, 2 Catron Lane, Rossville
Election Day, Tuesday, May 7, 6 a.m. to 6 p.m.:
Community Schools of Frankfort Education & Administration Center, 2400 E. Wabash St., Frankfort
Edward Jones Community Center (4-H Building Fairgrounds), 1701 S. Jackson St., Frankfort
Colfax Christian Church, 314 S. Clark St., Colfax
Kirklin Town Hall, 113 N. Main St., Kirklin
Michigantown Christian Church, 108 W. Second St., Michigantown
Mulberry Park Pavilion, Park Drive, Mulberry
Rossville Town Park Pavilion, 2 Catron Lane, Rossville
*PLEASE NOTE: All Vote Centers are correct pending any changes or closings due to weather, emergencies, or any unforeseen occurrences. Any Vote Center changes would be announced immediately through the public media.
Community members are also encouraged to learn more about the candidates that will be on the ballot. Candidates experiencing contested races in the primaries will be invited to speak with community members and introduce themselves to the community during the 2024 Meet the Candidates event on Thursday, April 11 at 7 p.m. in the Frankfort Community Public Library Skanta Theatre at 208 W. Clinton St. in Frankfort. The event is free and open to the public and will be streamed and archived on HoosierlandTV. A list of candidates may be found below:
Clinton County Commissioners District 1:
Justin Paschal (R)
Bert Weaver (R)
Clinton County Commissioners District 2:
Kevin Myers (R)
Joshua Uitts (R)
Clinton County Council At-Large:
Jeff Chynoweth (R)
Michelle Cox (R)
Tammy Danner (R)
Mike Hensley (R)
Mary King (R)
Mark Newhart (D)
Chris Salaba (R)
Glenn Wilson (R)
Clinton County Treasurer:
Gina Brettnacher (R)
Clinton County Recorder:
Kialee Mitchell (R)
Clinton County Surveyor:
Dan Sheets (R)
Clinton County Coroner:
Ed Cripe (R)
Circuit Court Judge:
Brad Mohler (R)
State Senator District 7:
Joseph Bookwalter (R)
Brian Buchanan (R)
State Representative District 38:
Jason Gossard (R)
Carl Seese (D)
Heath VanNatter (R)
State Representative District 41:
Mark Genda (R)
Dan Sikes (D)
Joe Sturm (R)
The following individuals are running as State Convention Delegates and/or Precinct Committeemen:
State Convention Delegate — Joseph Bookwalter (R), Carl Chezem (R), Cindi Davis (R), Doug Marsh (R), Karlena Marsh (R), Susan Marshall (R), Wanda Mitchell (R), Jim Moyer (R), Adrianna Randle (D), David Riggs (D), Joe Root (R), Larry Sellers (D), Valerie Smith (D), Tina Stock (R), Mark Timmons (R), Josh Uitts (R), Lewis Wheeler (R).
Precinct 1 — Larry Price (R)
Precinct 2 — Mark Timmons (R)
Precinct 4 — Clarence Warthan (R)
Precinct 10 — Judith Sheets (R)
Precinct 11 — John Large (R), Scott Highlander (R)
Precinct 12 — Sally Myers (R), Josh Uitts (R)
Precinct 13 — Jocelyn Oppelt (R)
Precinct 14 — Chris Vawter (R)
Precinct 15 — Zack Light (R)
Precinct 16 — Jim Moyer (R)
Precinct 17 — Joseph Bookwalter (R), Mary Lynn Peter (R)
Precinct 18 — Dana Myers (R)
Precinct 19 — Sam Payne (R)
Precinct 20 — Dan Sheets (R)
Precinct 21 — Michael Sexton (R)
Precinct 22 — Ashley Kelly (R)
Precinct 23 — Michael Perry (R)
Precinct 24 — Tom Marshall (R), Bechel Crew (R)
Precinct 25 — Walt Minnick (R)
Precinct 26 — Tracy Baber (R)
Precinct 27 — Lewis Wheeler (R)
Precinct 28 — Doug Marsh (R)
Precinct 29 — Rick Randolph (R)
Precinct 30 — Kimberly Morris (R), Cindi Davis (R)
Precinct 31 — Joni Sommer (R)
Precinct 33 — Scott Kimmel (R), Jameson Blacker (R)
Precinct 34 — James Oliver (R)
Precinct 35 — Brendon Bright (R)
Precinct 36 — Christopher Perry (R), Jessica Vawter (R)
Precinct 37 — Mark Mitchell (R)