Glenda Ritz to Attend South Bend Rally on Friday
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Glenda Ritz to Attend South Bend Rally on Friday

Supporters of Glenda Ritz will be holding a rally this Friday in South Bend to show their support for the embattled Indiana State Superintendent. Ritz, the only Democrat currently elected to statewide office in Indiana, is the target of two bills in the Republican-dominated state legislature. The Indiana Senate passed its version of the bill…

Local Democrats Plan Offensive Strategy for 2015, 2016 Elections
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Local Democrats Plan Offensive Strategy for 2015, 2016 Elections

Democrats took a beating on election night this year but were largely spared on the local level thanks to strong campaigns backed with an impressive get-out-the-vote effort in St. Joseph County. Last night we profiled St. Joseph County Democratic Party chairman Jason Critchlow, who led the party’s local efforts. We sat down with Critchlow to…

St. Joseph County Democrats Find Their Groove Under New Chairman Jason Critchlow
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St. Joseph County Democrats Find Their Groove Under New Chairman Jason Critchlow

Lounging back in his seat while smoking an e-cigarette, the St. Joseph County Democratic Party chairman lets out a puff of water vapor into the air. “It doesn’t have nicotine,” he tells me as we get ready for an interview to discuss the election results. Jason Critchlow is not your typical politician. His background is…

Recount Confirms Noland Winner in St. Joseph County Council Race
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Recount Confirms Noland Winner in St. Joseph County Council Race

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…