Month: May 2019
Sue Lynch bests three others to get Democrat nod for Portage mayor contest
PORTAGE — Sue Lynch bested three other candidates Tuesday to claim the Democratic Party’s top spot on the municipal ballot in November.
Dermody wins Republican mayoral primary
La PORTE – Supporters in La Porte’s Silver Palace erupted in applause when Republican mayoral primary candidate Tom Dermody emerged from the entryway Tuesday evening.
Durnell wins race in Valpo mayoral Democratic primary
VALPARAISO — Businessman Bill Durnell won in his first foray into politics Tuesday.
Voters narrow crowded Gary council field to 9
GARY — The Gary City Council at-large and district races drew a crowded field of 38 candidates.
3 incumbents appear headed for another November run
WINFIELD — It’s on to November’s election for three Republican incumbent councilmen and only the final slot of the five positions up for election remained in doubt.
Allison wins Chesterton primary
CHESTERTON — The Democratic nominee for the 3rd District Town Council seat is Robert Allison, according to unofficial results.
Jerome Prince unseats Gary mayor
GARY — Lake County Assessor Jerome Prince has apparently pulled off an upset victory Tuesday night, dethroning Gary Mayor Karen Freeman-Wilson.
Rivas gets Portage Democrat’s nod for clerk-treasurer seat
PORTAGE — Nina Rivas, a relative newcomer to political office, defeated longtime Portage City Councilwoman Liz Modesto for the chance to represent Democrats in the clerk-treasurer’s race come November.
Carmel mayoral candidate Fred Glynn waits for the primary election results
Family, friends and supporters gathered at the home of the Carmel mayoral candidate as election results were publicized.