Indiana elections chief faces more court action

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — The Indiana Democratic Party chairman says the party’s lawyers are working on a court filing asking a judge to replace convicted Republican Secretary of State Charlie White with the Democratic candidate whom White defeated in the 2010 election. A Hamilton County court …

Lake County Election Board to look at Lowell councilman’s campaign

CROWN POINT — The Lake County Board of Elections will look into allegations of missing campaign finance reports and a trip to the polls in a campaign T-shirt raised against former Lowell Town Councilman David Gard. Dan Blankenship, chairman of the Tri-Creek Republican Committee brought …

New Hampshire heckler jabs Romney over ‘I like to fire people’ remark

MANCHESTER, N.H. — Mitt Romney, long expected to glide to a smooth victory in New Hampshire’s Republican presidential primary, bumped through a rough patch on voting day, trying to deflect his rivals’ portrayal of him as a business vulture who enjoys laying off workers.

When …

Obama: ‘Everything that we fought for is now at stake in this election’

Trying to jump-start his re-election with hometown fund-raisers and rallies Wednesday, President Barack Obama told 500 cheering fans Wednesday, “Everything that we fought for is now at stake in this election.” Obama also made his first stop at his national campaign headquarters at the Prudential Building downtown.

Michele Bachmann ends campaign, says she’ll fight for issues

Michele Bachmann announced Wednesday that she has “decided to stand aside” and is suspending her bid for the Republican presidential nomination after her last-place finish in the Iowa caucuses.

Incumbent Cedar Lake councilman squeaks past challenger

CEDAR LAKE — Incumbent town councilman John Foreman narrowly squeaked by challenger Marilyn Kaper with a 16-vote margin in a tight race for the Republican Ward 2 nomination. Foreman finished with 266 votes, or 51.55 percent of the total, against Kaper with 250 votes, 48.45 …

Three trying unseat Scott in Gary’s 6th district race

GARY— Glen Park makes up the city’s sixth district, from blocks anchored by large, relatively opulent houses to abandoned houses pockmarking the city’s southernmost reaches.

It’s also the home of City Council President Ronier Scott, who is trying to hold on to his seat despite …

Valparaiso City Council, at large

Name: James A. Burge

Home town: Valparaiso

Occupation: Director of Business Development, Litko Aerosystems Inc.

Office: Valparaiso City Council, at large; Republican

E-mail: jburge2011@gmail.com

Have you ever been elected to public office?

Yes, Porter County Councilman at large, 2004-2008

Limited only to the office you are …

Crown Point City Council, at large

Name: James A. Cuffia

Home town: Crown Point

Occupation: Civil/structural engineer

Office sought: Crown Point Common Council, at large; Republican

Website or other social media link: N/A

Have you ever been elected to public office? No

Limited only to the office you are seeking, where …

Gary Council at large

Name: Kyle W. Allen Sr.

Hometown: Gary

Occupation: Lake County Highway Department.

Office sought: Gary City Council, at large; Democrat

Have you ever been elected to public office? Yes

If you’ve held public office, please list offices and dates:

Gary Common Council, Councilman at large, …

Krusas has three Dem challengers in 1st District

GARY — Incumbent 1st District City Council representative Marilyn Krusas has three challengers who hope to best her in the May 3 Democratic primary. The challengers — Robert Leonard, Ron Matlock and Lita Filippo — are vying for a spot on the November ballot to …

Hebron council candidates talk roads, growth

HEBRON — In the Democratic primary, the old guard has a new challenger in two Town Council races. For the two at-large positions, incumbents Donald Ensign and Dave Peeler are being challenged by Jeffry A. Pera. In the 3rd District, Kevin Sloan is running against …

Keller, Strong tangle Tuesday in CP primary

CROWN POINT — A businessman and a township trustee will square off in Tuesday’s Republican mayoral primary election. Paul Keller, 63, and Eldon Strong, 58, hope to become the city’s Republican candidate to take on Democratic incumbent Mayor David Uran in the November election. Uran …

Mayor challenged in Whiting

Municipalities are faced with a lot of tough choices these days, but Whiting managed to trim its budget and create new parks at the same time. Mayor Joe Stahura touted these efforts in his bid for a third term. Stahura is being challenged by entrepreneur …

Rogers facing two challengers in Gary’s 2nd District

GARY— Gary’s 4th District is known for having more city parks than any other part of the city, but actually using them is another story, candidates for the district’s City Council seat said. Dorie Miller, Marshalltown, Small Farms, Means Manor and Hill Top are some …