Republican candidates file for municipal elections

Jasper Mayor Terry Seitz and his wife Deena led the procedure of candidates to the courthouse to file their paperwork Wednesday. Behind Seitz are from left to right Huntingburg councilmen Glen Kissling, Alex Blackgrove, and Steve McPherron, and Huntingburg candidate Vickie Lewis.

Several Republican candidates gathered at Bread & Butter on the Square in Jasper before heading to the courthouse to file Wednesday.

January 7 is the first day candidates can officially file their candidacy with the clerk’s office for nomination for municipal offices subject to the May 5th Primary Election. Candidates for mayor, clerk-treasurer and city council in Huntingburg and Jasper may file seeking nomination from Wednesday, January 7 until noon on Friday, February 6.

The following candidates have announced they will be running.

Glen Kissling is seeking re-election to the Huntingburg Common Council for District #1.

Alex Blackgrove is seeking re-election to the Huntingburg Common Council for District #2.

Steve McPherronis seeking re-election to the Huntingburg Common Council for District #3.

Vickie Lewisis seeking election as Huntingburg Common Council at-large. She will run for the seat currently held by Amy Lehr who will not be running for re-election.

Kevin Manley is seeking re-election to the Jasper Common Council for District #6.

Scott Blazey is seeking election to the Jasper Common Council for District #3.

Nancy Eckerle is seeking election to the Jasper Common Council at-large.