Johnson County voters have more than a dozen races to vote in when they go to the polls this fall.
Federal and state offices up for election are U.S. President, U.S. House of Representatives, U.S. Senate, Indiana Governor, Attorney General, Indiana Senate and Indiana House of Representatives. County and local offices up for election include Johnson County Council at-large and County Commissioner District 3, along with seats on all of the county’s six school boards.
Early voting began Oct. 8 at the Johnson County Courthouse in Franklin, with the courthouse serving as the primary site until six satellite locations open up later this month. Election Day is Nov. 5.
Here’s a roundup of some the Daily Journal’s, along with wire service contributors, coverage of local and state resources. Feel free to bookmark this page as more content is added over the next month.
VOTING INFORMATION
Johnson County’s election equipment ready to go after public test — Sept. 18, 2024
Johnson County officials ready to start early voting Tuesday — Oct. 4, 2024
Vote on: Early voting in Johnson County starts with busy first day — Oct. 8, 2024
KEY RACES
U.S. Congress — District 6
On the ballot: Libertarian James Sceniak, Republican Jefferson Shreve, Democrat Cinde Wirth
Q&A: 6th District candidates talk priorities, immigration, abortion — Sept. 3, 2024
Q&A: 6th District candidates discuss energy, Israel-Palestine conflict, gun violence — Sept. 4, 2024
Candidates answer questions at Sixth Congressional District voter forum — Sept. 26, 2024
Indiana 6th District candidates talk overcoming gridlock, economy, helping families — Sept. 30, 2024
Indiana Governor/Lieutenant Governor
On the ballot: Republicans U.S. Sen. Mike Braun/Micah Beckwith, Democrats Jennifer McCormick/Terry Goodin, Libertarians Donald Rainwater/Tonya Hudson
Lieutenant governor candidates debate property taxes, water rights — Aug. 14, 2024
How lieutenant governor candidates plan to use the limited role to tackle economic development — Sept. 3, 2024
Candidates for Indiana governor want to seed job growth locally — Sept. 16, 2024
Candidates spar in the first Indiana gubernatorial debate — Oct. 3, 2024
Education, property taxes dominate WISH-TV governor’s debate — Oct. 4, 2024
Candidate profile: Democrat Jennifer McCormick runs on optimism; embracing Republican past — Oct. 7, 2024
Candidate profile: Libertarian Donald Rainwater thinks he can win it all in 2024 — Oct. 8, 2024
Indiana Senate District 32
On the ballot: Republican incumbent Aaron Freeman, Democrat Katrina Owens
Two-term incumbent faces challenge from newcomer Indiana Senate District 32 race — Sept. 27, 2024
Indiana Senate District 36
On the ballot: Republican incumbent Cyndi Carrasco, Democrat Suzanne Fortenberry
Republican incumbent, Democratic challenger vie for Indiana Senate District 36 seat — Sept. 23, 2024
Indiana Senate District 37
On the ballot: Republican incumbent Rodric Bray, Democrat Kimberly Schofield
Indiana Senate president pro tempore faces challenge for District 37 — Oct. 1, 2024
Indiana House District 47
On the ballot: Republican incumbent Robb Greene, Democrat Michael Potter
Passions for disability advocacy, environment fuel candidates for Indiana House District 47 — Oct. 1, 2024
Indiana House District 58
On the ballot: Republican incumbent Michelle Davis, Democrat Sandy James
Educators with differing views seek Indiana House District 58 seat — Sept. 25, 2024
Johnson Superior Court 1 judge
On the ballot: Democrat Gloria Danielson, Republican Brandi Foster Kirkendall
Attorney, magistrate vie for open Johnson County Superior Court 1 judgeship — Oct. 4, 2024
Johnson County Council At-Large
On the ballot: Republicans Ron Bates, Michele Ann Graves, Melinda Griesemer (incumbent); Democrats Michael Chiappetta, Blythe Potter, Saad Tawfeeq. Voters select three for election.
At-large Johnson County Council candidates talk budget priorities, road repairs — Oct. 2, 2024
Johnson County Council candidates talk quality of life, salary study, communication — Oct. 3, 2024
Johnson County Commissioner — District 3
On the ballot: Democrat Chele Heid, Republican incumbent Ron West
GOP incumbent, Democrat vie for Johnson County Commissioner District 3 — Oct. 4, 2024
Center Grove Community School Board At-Large
On the ballot: Incumbent Amy Counts, incumbent Rob Daniels, Dr. Charity Flores, Nicole Kemp, Robbie Williams. Voters select two for election.
Center Grove candidates talk teacher pay, budgets and more at forum — Sept. 25, 2024
Center Grove School Board candidates talk teacher retention, budget priorities — Oct. 8, 2024
Clark-Pleasant Community School Board — Pleasant Township
On the ballot: Scott Setser (write-in)
Write-in candidate files for Clark-Pleasant School Board — Sept. 6, 2024
Greenwood Community School Board — District 3
On the ballot: Sheila Martin, incumbent Chris Zaborowsky
Incumbent, newcomer vie for Greenwood School Board District 3 seat — Oct. 3, 2024
BALLOT QUESTIONS
Constitutional amendment
In 2022, the Indiana General Assembly initiated a process to remove the state superintendent of public instruction position from the list of potential successors to the governor position. The former position was changed from an elected position to the governor-appointed secretary of education.
The resolution to amend the Constitution passed the second time in 2023 and now will be Public Question No. 1 on the general election ballot:
“Shall the Constitution of the State of Indiana be amended to remove the state superintendent of public instruction from the list of officeholders who shall discharge the powers and duties of the governor if the office of the governor and lieutenant governor are both vacant?”
Judicial retention
On the ballot: Three Indiana Supreme Court justices — Chief Justice Loretta H. Rush, justices Mark S. Massa and Derek R. Molter — and two Court of Appeals judges — Judge Peter R. Foley of the First District and Judge Rudolph R. Pyle III of the Fourth District.
Five Indiana appellate judges up for retention this fall — Sept. 13, 2024
ISSUES COVERAGE
Candidates talk economic development, schools at Johnson County Voter Forum — Oct. 3, 2024
