The deadline to apply for voter registration in the May 4 Indiana primary is coming soon.
Voters must submit registration forms to their county election offices by the April 5 deadline.
That includes new voters and those who have moved or changed their names.
Election officials say early voting also will begin April 5.
Republican and Democratic candidates for several federal, state and local offices will be decided in the primaries, along with numerous nonpartisan school board seats. U.S. Rep. Mike Pence (R), Rep. Dennis Tyler (D) and Sen. Sue Errington (D) — who represent the Muncie community — are among those seeking re-election this term.
Important Dates:
Registration due and early voting begins April 5
Primary election takes place May 4
Names to look for:
U.S. SENATE
Don Bates Jr. (R): Has worked in business and finance sectors for over a decade and feels he's qualified to tackle the state funding deficit.
Richard Behney (R): Owner of a plumbing company, believes in limited government
Dan Coats (R): Lawyer and lobbyist, served in the U.S. Senate from 1989 to 1999
John Hostettler (R): Former House representative, authored the Public Expression of Religion Act
Marlin Stutzman (R): Owner of Stutzman Farms, elected to the Indiana House of Representatives in 2002
U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, IND. DISTRICT 6:
George Holland (D): Involved in community service as a parent and coach in Rushville, Ind.
Barry Welsh (D): Received bachelor's degree from Ball State University, lost 2006 House election to Mike Pence
Mike Pence (R): Has served five terms in Congress, believes in conservative leadership
Check out http://www.co.delaware.in.us for an up-to-date listing of primary candidates in Delaware County
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