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Blue Turns Red in Michigan City

(La Porte County, IN) - In some ways, a Red Wave has hit a deep blue Michigan City.  Of the final 20 precincts counted in La Porte County on Election night, 13 of them came from Michigan City and surrounding Coolspring Township.  When the count was complete, the result in those historically blue areas was a widening of the lead of Republicans by a significant margin.

 

Republican La Porte County Commissioner Joe Haney said the drastic change shows many Democrats have had enough with what he described as bad policies and other failures.

 

“They’re hard working, dedicated individuals who want what’s best for them and their families.  They woke up and they voted accordingly,” he said.

 

With 20 precints remaining, Democrats were optimistic about some of their candidates coming from behind to win in what they felt would be the traditional bump from Michigan City and the surrounding area in the final vote count.  However, it was the Republican candidates that received about a 1,000 vote bump in their totals once the final precincts were counted.  Immediately, many Democrats on election night expressed shock or stood speechless.

 

Haney indicated the Republican Party in La Porte County has been reaching out more into Michigan City and other areas of the county over the past couple of years.

 

“We’ve been working on building a big tent here,” Haney said.

 

Haney also said the people switching parties will not be forgotten.

 

“They supported us so we need to support them back.  It’s extremely crucial.  We want to do what’s right for everyone in La Porte County,” he said.

 

 

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