(La Porte, IN) - The La Porte County Republican Party will be hosting an event for candidates and people considering a run for public office this year.

 

La Porte County Republican Party Chairman Allen Stevens said party and elected officials will be on hand to answer questions and help with matters such as filling out the paperwork necessary to run for office.

 

“This will be an excellent opportunity for anyone in our community that has ever considered running for office to learn what it takes to get started,” he said.

 

Offices on the ballot this year in La Porte County are two seats on the Board of the La Porte County Commissioners and three at-large La Porte County Council seats.  Races for auditor, treasurer, surveyor, coroner, clerk, and recorder will also be decided this year.

 

Stevens said there are also 30 delegate positions for the Indiana Republican State Party Convention up for grabs in this year’s election.

 

The event will be Saturday from 12 p.m. to 2 p.m. at the La Porte County Republican Party headquarters at 814 Jefferson Ave. in downtown La Porte. A notary will be available along with the paperwork necessary to file for office. Lunch will be provided in turn. 

 

The period for people to file their candidacies begins on January 10th and closes on February 9th

 

For additional questions or information, follow La Porte County Republican Party on Facebook or visit the website at laportecountygop.com/.