In Loogootee there are 2 contested races both on the Democrat side in today’s Primary Election. For Mayor, Mayor Noel Harty is challenged by current City Council at Large councilman, Roger Sweeney. For City Council District 4, Donald Norris, who is retiring from the Loogootee Police Department in December, and current councilman Collin Padgett are facing off.
In Vincennes, only one race today on the Democrat ticket. Will Drews and Eric Burke are on the ballot for City Council District 1. The winner will face Republican incumbent Brian Grove in the fall.
There are no elections today in Bicknell and Petersburg as there are no contested races during the primary cycle.
In Jasper there are two contested races. Republicans Chad Lueken and Merrill Osterman are running for Jasper City Council in District 3. In District 6, Republicans Kevin Manley is challenged by Ryan Shuetter.
Daviess County and Washington City offices are closed today due to the election. There’s no trash pick- up in Washington today and the recycling center is closed. The Daviess County Landfill is closed today. If you have trash pick -up in Washington today, have it ready by 7-am tomorrow. Also the city bus is not running today.
Local government is open in Pike and Knox Counties due to the lack of election activity.