Primary Deadline

For those of you who live in Johnson County here are the notable primary races:

Mitch Ripley, completing his first term as District 3 commissioner, will square off against current County Councilman John Price in what could be the county’s most highly-contested race. Pete Sims also is on the ballot.

In the District 1 race, Gary Young will challenge Troy DeHart, who took over the seat last year when R.J. McConnell resigned.

Six County Council candidates — including two incumbents — will vie for three at-large seats. Incumbents Josh McCarty and Ron West will battle Forrest Chambers, Thomas Carroll, Kenneth Marshall and Brian Walker.

One high-profile Republican officeholder is seeking a change of scenery. Johnson County Prosecutor Lance Hamner has filed for Superior Court 3 judge.

A state senate race is sure to attract the attention of Johnson County voters. Brent Waltz will battle Mike Beeles for the Senate District 36 Republican nomination.

Beeles has filed a challenge with the Indiana Election Commission stating that Waltz does not live in a Greenwood condominium listed as Waltz’s official residence. Waltz was granted a protective order against Beeles last week after accusing Beeles of stalking him.

Source: IndyStar

Any notable races in your part of the state?