(La Porte, IN) - La Porte County Democrats have a new leader.  Dr. Vidya Kora was elected Saturday by precinct committeepersons with the party from throughout the county.  He ran unopposed.

Kora is a former La Porte County Commissioners and former party chairman from 2000 to 2008.  “I am happy and excited about working with this new team at the La Porte County Democratic Central Committee,” he said.

Kora also has a family medical practice in Michigan City.

La Porte City Councilman Laura Cutler was elected vice-chair of the party.