Filings continue for state and local offices

Filings for elected state and local offices representing Bartholomew County continued this week, according to updated records from the Indiana Election Division.

Ross Thomas, a 52-year-old Columbus attorney, filed Thursday to run for the Democratic nomination for the state House of Representatives District 59 on Thursday. The seat is currently held by Republican Rep. Ryan Lauer, R-Columbus, who filed to run for re-election on Wednesday.

Other candidates, all Republicans, who have filed to run during the first week of filings include:

Indiana House of Representatives District 69: Incumbent Republican Rep. Jim Lucas, R-Seymour

Bartholomew County Council District 1: incumbent Republican Scott Bonnell, and Republicans Dave London and Greg Patterson

Bartholomew County Council District 4: Jorge Morales

Bartholomew County Commissioner District 2: Incumbent Republican Carl Lienhoop

Bartholomew County Auditor: Pia O’Connor

Bartholomew County Recorder: Tami Hines

Bartholomew County Treasurer: Barb Hackman

Bartholomew County Clerk: Shari Lentz

Wayne Township Trustee: Brenda Mijares

Wayne Township Board: R.J. Burton

German Township Board: James Stevens

Columbus Township Board: Michael S. Shireman