Candidates continue to file for a place on the May 5 primary ballot, including several new filings for Bartholomew County Council.
Six Republican candidates, including three incumbents, have filed the paperwork necessary to run for the three at-large positions.
One of the latest candidates to submit the necessary paperwork for an at-large seat is C. William Read II, a Republican. Other political newcomers who are also seeking one of the three at-large seats are Republicans Derick Olson and Andrew Brunni.
Voters in northeast Bartholomew County may remember when Laura DeDomenic won the Second District county council seat two years ago. But while she has two years left on her second term, DeDomenic is running for an at-large seat.
DeDomenic explained she has plans to move out of the Second District into the Tipton Lakes area. By winning one of the at-large seats, DeDomenic can continue serving on the council as long as she resides in Bartholomew County, she said.
Two incumbent Republicans who already hold at-large seats, Bill Lentz and Evelyn Strietelmeier Pence, have also filed for re-election.
The Democratic primary for District 59 state representative will have competition. Cynthia Wirth has filed her candidacy at the statehouse, and will run against veteran Columbus educator Dale Nowlin for their party’s nomination. Both are hoping for the opportunity to challenge incumbent Republican Ryan Lauer in November.
Two other GOP incumbents have filed for re-election to the Indiana General Assembly, District 57 State Rep. Sean Eberhart, R-Shelbyville, and District 44 State Senator Eric Koch, R-Bedford.
After stepping down as Columbus Police Chief, Jon Rohde filed his candidacy to seek the GOP nomination for Bartholomew Superior Court 2 Judge. Rohde, 41, has been an attorney for the past 12 years.
Columbus attorney Dom Glover also filed late Friday for the Republican nomination for Superior Court 2 judge. He has been practicing law in Bartholomew County for 23 years. Glover and Rohde announced last spring their intentions to succeed retiring Judge Kathleen Tighe Coriden.
The following are candidates who had earlier submitted their paperwork shortly after filings began on Jan. 8. Incumbents are denoted by an asterisk
Ryan Lauer (Republican) — District 59 state representative
Dale Nowlin (Democrat) — District 59 state representative
Jim Lucas (Republican) — District 69 state representative
Larry Kleinhenz (Republican) — 1st District county commissioner
JoAnne Flohr (Republican) — 2nd District county commissioner
Tony London (Republican) — 2nd District county commissioner
Evelyn Strietelmeier Pence (Republican) — At-large county council
Matt Miller (Republican) — At-large county council
Derick Olson (Republican) — At-large member county council
Clayton Nolting (Republican) — County coroner
E.R. Gray (Republican) — County surveyor
John Walstad (Republican) — Hope Town Council Ward 2
