My name is Tim Scott and I am seeking your vote for a second term. While unopposed in the Democratic primary, I feel it is important for voters know my accomplishments during my first term. I know I am working hard for my district as well as the city and I ask for your vote…
Mayor Pete Buttigieg and Councilman Henry Davis Jr. will meet for a mayoral debate this Thursday at IUSB. The event is part of a series of candidate forums that the university has assembled in the weeks ahead of the May 5th municipal primary election. The two Democrats vying to lead South Bend for the next…
The political action committee of the St. Joseph County Chamber of Commerce has expressed its support for candidates seeking local offices in the upcoming May 5th primary election. The Chamber says that “candidates go through a rigorous process,” comparing it to a job interview. “The process requires candidates to complete a questionnaire and participate in…
Still undecided about who to vote for in next month’s municipal primary? Indiana University South Bend will be hosting two separate primary election debates between the candidates for South Bend Common Council in the coming days to help voters as they decide in this year’s local elections. Tomorrow’s debate, which begins at 6:30 pm on…
Local primary elections are a little over a month away in Indiana. Candidates are knocking on doors, supporters are putting signs in their yards, and endorsements are being announced. It also means that poll workers are needed in St. Joseph County. The St. Joseph County Democratic Party sent out an email request Tuesday asking local…
There were no hanging chads, butterfly ballots or disputes over procedure. Florida circa 2000 this was not. The final tally in the St. Joseph County Council race in District B confirmed the results from Election Day. In fact, the leader from Election Day — incumbent Democrat Corey Noland — expanded his lead. The final tally…
South Bend Common Councilman Derek Dieter — who has served more than ten years on the council — is not running for re-election in the 2015 municipal elections. Dieter, who is an at-large member of the council and a retired officer with the South Bend Police Department, will instead run for city clerk. Current city…
Voter turnout was abysmally low during Tuesday’s midterm elections. Preliminary election data reveals that two-thirds of eligible voters stayed home on Election Day. Turnout among the voting-eligible population in the United States stood at a measly 36.6 percent nationwide. Several states had far lower turnout. Indiana ranked as the worst state in voter turnout. Only…
Democrat Ken Cotter fended off a serious challenge from Republican Jeffrey Sanford in a close race for St. Joseph County prosecutor. The Democratic candidate received 54 percent of the vote to the Republican candidate’s 46 percent with 97 percent of precincts reporting. Cotter’s nearly 5,000 vote lead is insurmountable at this point. (See the full…
Follow the South Bend Voice for updates on local races and key national races. Refresh your browser every few minutes as we will update this page with new vote totals. Federal House District 2 Jackie Walorski (R-incumbent) – 58% Joe Bock (D) – 39% Jeff Peterman (L) – 3% Reporting: 84% State Indiana Secretary of…
