(La Porte, IN) - 24 Democrat and Republican candidates have filed to run for their party’s nomination in the May 3 primary for major races in LaPorte County.
Right now, there are four candidates for sheriff. Democrats Andy Hynek and James D. Arnold. Arnold is the son of former two-term sheriff and former State Senator Jim Arnold.
The Republican candidates for sheriff are current chief deputy Ron Heeg and Andrew Morse.
Running for La Porte Commissioner, so far, are incumbent Sheila Matias, a Democrat, and Republican Elizabeth Bergeron.
La Porte County Council candidates are Adam Koronka, a Republican seeking the 1st District seat, and incumbent Democrat Randy Novak in the 2nd District race.
The deadline for candidates to file is February 4. Here are the remainder of the candidates who have filed for the other races
New Durham Township Trustee
Phillip J. Hanson (D)
New Durham Township Board
Kelli Tanger (R)
Noble Township Board District 2
Geoffrey Sellers (R)
Scipio Township Trustee
Kaelynn Deckard (R)
Scipio Township Board
Paul Lindeman (R)
Walter Eugene Conlin, Jr. (R)
Center Township Trustee
Lisa Pierzakowski (R)
Center Township Board
Scott “Scotty” Ford (D)
Kyleen Fuller (R)
Michigan Township Trustee
Daniel Granquist (R)
Springfield Township Board
Ilene Zona (R)
Hanna Township Trustee
Brian E. Garner (R)
Kankakee Township Trustee
Steve R. Lestinsky, Jr. (R)
Pleasant Township Board
Bette Conroy (D)
Union Township Trustee
Sherian J. (Sherry) Morris (D)
Clinton Township Trustee
Courtni Meyers (R)