Goshen News, Goshen, IN - Election 2008

Obama accuses McCain of ‘losing his bearings’
NEW YORK (AP) — Democratic presidential candidate Barack Obama said Thursday that Republican John McCain was “losing his bearings” for repeatedly suggesting the Islamic terrorist group Hamas preferred Obama for president.
Clinton wins Indiana, but not Elkhart County
INDIANAPOLIS — Hillary Rodham Clinton eked out a win in Indiana as she struggled to halt her rival’s march into history.
Mershman elected to West Noble board
LIGONIER, Ind. — Christine Mershman of rural Topeka bested Ligonier resident Margarita White for the Perry Tonwship seat on the West Noble School Board Tuesday.
New face added to Fairfield board
Newcomer Trent Hostetler, one of two Benton Township candidates elected to the Fairfield School Board, collected 1,332 of the 3,275 votes cast in the contest.
Kosciusko County judges renominated
WARSAW, Ind. — Incumbent Kosciusko County judges received their party’s nominations Tuesday.
Noble County Council primary races settled
ALBION, Ind. — Three Republicans will face three Democrats in the Noble County Council at large race this fall.
Contested incumbents fare well
LAGRANGE, Ind. — Incumbents fared well in LaGrange County’s contested primary races Tuesday.
Incumbents secure nominations
Tuesday’s primary election proved a good day for incumbent candidates. All four incumbents seeking re-election in the County Commissioner and County Council races were successful in securing their nominations.
Souder, Puckett win GOP nominations
Incumbent 3rd District U.S. Rep. Mark Souder won the race for the Republican nomination, defeating challenger Scott Wise with 70 percent of the vote.
New Westview member elected
LAGRANGE, Ind. — One new member was elected to the Westview School Board and two incumbent members were re-elected Tuesday.
Middlebury voters opt for elected school board
MIDDLEBURY, Ind. — They voted to vote.
Yoder, Metzler-Smith square off this fall
After winning their parties’ nominations in the primary race Tuesday, Republican Carlin J. Yoder and Democrat Don Metzler-Smith will be competing for the state Senate District 12 seat in November’s general election.
Wicks takes nomination
Elkhart Republican Charles C. Wicks bested four other candidates Tuesday to secure the GOP nomination for judge of Elkhart County Superior Court 5.
Culver wins in upset
Goshen Republican Wes Culver Tuesday upset incumbent John Ulmer by a wide margin to earn the party’s nomination for the House of Representatives District 49 seat.
Democratic presidential primary —Even with win, Clinton’s outlook fading
On the rebound, Barack Obama left Hillary Rodham Clinton with fast-dwindling chances to deny him the Democratic presidential nomination after beating her in North Carolina and falling just short in an Indiana cliffhanger.
Obama was on track to climb within 200 delegates of attaining the prize, his campaign finally steadying after missteps fiercely exploited by the never-say-die Clinton.
Election turnout — Record voting causes Ind. ballot shortages, delays tallies
The presidential race between Hillary Rodham Clinton and Barack Obama drew so many voters that some precincts ran out of Democratic ballots.
Democratic governor primary — Long Thompson wins Indiana Democratic gubernatorial primary
Jill Long Thompson got by with a little help from her friends.
The former congresswoman from northeast Indiana spent much of Tuesday night huddled with friends in a Fort Wayne hotel room crunching the numbers in the Democratic governor’s race and saw her former constituents vote for her in droves to help her beat Indianapolis architect Jim Schellinger in the primary Tuesday night.
Goshen school board District 4 — Incumbent Cathie Cripe wins
Fairfield school board Jackson Twp. — Michael Morehouse is the winner
Fairfield school board Benton Twp. — Hostetler, Thwaits elected
Elkhart school board at large — Minichillo is the winner
Democratic primary for state Senate District 12 — Metzler-Smith wins three-way race
Democratic primary for governor — Long Thompson wins in Elkhart County
ELECTION RESULTS — Kosciusko County
Democratic presidential nomination — Barack Obama favored by Elkhart County Democrats
Elkhart County Council at large — Letherman, Sharkey and Ashe win nominations
Elkhart County Commissioner District 3 — Incumbent Terry Rodino wins nomination
Elkhart County Commissioner District 2 — Incumbent Mike Yoder receives nomination
ELECTION RESULTS — LaGrange County
Indiana House roundup — Senate tax chairman wins; at least one House incumbent loses
State Senate Tax Chairman Luke Kenley won the first primary he has faced since joining the Senate in 1992, fending off an opponent Tuesday who had run in part on an anti-property tax platform.
U.S. House of Representatives — Four Indiana congressmen win primary victories
Four Indiana congressmen celebrated primary victories Tuesday, including the state’s newest U.S. House member, Democrat Andre Carson.
State Senate District 12 — Carlin Yoder wins
Indiana House District 49 — Wes Culver upsets incumbent John Ulmer
Democrat gubernatorial race — Schellinger, Long Thompson running neck-and-neck
Indianapolis architect Jim Schellinger edged slightly ahead of former congresswoman Jill Long Thompson Tuesday night in a tight race for the Democratic nomination for governor.
Middlebury School Board — Elected option wins
ELECTION RESULTS — NOBLE COUNTY
Chelsea Clinton tells Goshen residents about her mother's plans
Chelsea Clinton made a stop in Goshen Monday night, stumping on behalf of her mother in the final hours before today’s Indiana primary.
“Happy Cinco de Mayo!” she greeted the crowd of about 150 that had gathered to hear her speak at La Bamba.
Obama makes surprise visit to Elkhart
This event was billed as “doorknocking,” but that doesn’t even begin to describe it.
At around 12:35 p.m. Sunday, the motorcade pulled to a stop at the corner of Bank and Superior streets in a tidy, working-class neighborhood near downtown Elkhart.
Elkhart County polling places
Six vie for three GOP council at-large nominations
Magistrate notes experience
Public, private work cited
School board choice on ballot
Bill Clinton woos Hoosiers
Former GOP chairman cites law experience
Candidate worked in ministry before law
Deputy prosecutor notes public service
Randolph Sexton seeks Noble County surveyor's office
Randolph A. Sexton, 9807 N. 1200 East, Kendallville, is one of two Republicans running for Noble County surveyor. Sexton is the challenger.
Mike Yoder says he has experience to be commissioner
Mike Yoder, incumbent Republican Elkhart County Commissioner for District 2, enjoys the post and points to experience he gained while serving his first term.
Indiana legislative races to watch
Here are some legislative primaries to watch during Tuesday's primary; R refers to Republican, D to Democrat. Democrats now control the House 51-49, Republicans the Senate 33-17.
BMV extends hours Monday and Tuesday
INDIANAPOLIS — The Indiana Bureau of Motor Vehicles will offer extended hours on Monday and Tuesday for voters needing government-issued identification cards or driver’s licenses.
Challenger hopes to bring insights to commissioner post
Republican Dwaine Swartzentruber, Goshen, who is seeking the Elkhart County Commissioner District 2 nomination, hopes to bring new insights into the position.
Seven seek three Fairfield School Board positions
With seven candidates vying for three positions on the Fairfield Community School Board, it’s obvious that community interest in the district is high.
Terry Rodino cites his track record
Incumbent Republican Terry Rodino, 3rd District Elkhart County commissioner of Elkhart, cites his track record of delivering on commitments he made when first elected four years ago.
LaGrange County Commissioner South District GOP race: Philip P. Tripi
LaGrange County Council GOP at large race: Steven E. McKowen
LaGrange County Council GOP At Large race: Larry Miller
Kosciusko County GOP treasurer's race: Cindy A. Nolton
Kosciusko County GOP Treasurer's race: Sue Ann Mitchell
Candidate opposes Indiana tax policy
James Teall, seeking the Republican nomination for the District 49 House of Representatives post, said he’s always been interested in government policy.
Local businessman: State should worry about its own budget
“I’m just a person that jumps in,” said Wes Culver, a Republican candidate running for the District 49 seat in the Indiana House of Representatives. “I’m proactive in affecting change. I’m not one to just sit back and watch.
Obama wraps up day with hoops
KOKOMO, Ind. (AP) — For Barack Obama, figuring out how to cap a long campaign day in basketball-crazy Indiana was a no-brainer — you shoot some hoops.
Pedzinski running against incumbent commissioner
Republican Robert Pedzinski, a candidate for Elkhart County Commissioner — District 3, is running in the upcoming primary election against Republican incumbent Terry Rodino.
Rep. Souder has Republican challenger
Incumbent Rep. Mark Souder is facing a Republican challenger in the May 6 primary.
Souder has represented the 3rd District since 2002, before which he represented the 4th District for eight years.
Here are his answers to some questions about issues.
Clinton wins in Pennsylvania
Hillary Rodham Clinton ground out a gritty victory in the Pennsylvania primary Tuesday night, defeating Barack Obama and staving off elimination in their historic race for the Democratic presidential nomination.
Details about Indiana’s presidential primary
Pa. voters weigh in on hard-edged Democratic contest
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — A six-week, increasingly hard-edged Pennsylvania primary contest between Democrats Hillary Rodham Clinton and Barack Obama culminated Tuesday as voters registered their choice — a decision that could save or sink Clinton’s flagging candidacy.
Democrat seeking 3rd District nomination
As the May 6 primary and election beyond loom, Mike Montagano, Democratic candidate for the 3rd Congressional District nomination, is digging into the issues that will determine his level of success at the polls. The 26-year-old Bristol native believes that solutions to our nation’s problems will only be found by looking forward and moving ahead with change.
Immigration
Joe Williams seeking state Senate nomination
Joseph P. Williams, a Democratic candidate for the state Senate District 12 nomination, said, “(Serving as senator) is something I want to do for the interest of the children going through school, particularly with the changing of the property taxes, and how it will change the funding of schools.”
Senators’ stand-ins to debate in Goshen
Representatives of Sens. Hillary Clinton, John McCain and Barack Obama will be part of a panel at 3 p.m. Thursday at Greencroft Senior Center, Goshen.
Educational issues prompt candidacy
Candidate claims state tax plan unconstitutional
Obama reports income of $4.2 million in 2007 tax returns
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Democratic Sen. Barack Obama and his wife, Michelle, made $4.2 million last year as widespread interest in the presidential candidate pushed the sales of his two books.
Clinton: “Yes, yes, yes” Obama can win in November
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Hillary Rodham Clinton said emphatically Wednesday night that Barack Obama can win the White House this fall, undercutting her efforts to deny him the Democratic presidential nomination by suggesting he would lead the party to defeat.
Educator seeks nomination
Carlin Yoder, a Republican running for the state Senate, District 12, nomination, said two reasons motivated him to enter the race.
Candidate has worked on several campaigns
Governor candidate Schellinger touts health care plan
Bill Clinton backs Colombia trade deal his presidential candidate wife opposes
Rokita won’t run for attorney general
Questions about Monica Lewinsky shadow Chelsea Clinton
McCain insists troop buildup has pulled U.S. back from ‘abyss of defeat’ in Iraq
Republican John McCain insists last year’s U.S. troop buildup in Iraq brought a glimmer of “something approaching normal” there, despite a recent outbreak of heavy fighting and an American death toll that has surpassed 4,000.
“We are no longer staring into the abyss of defeat, and we can now look ahead to the genuine prospect of success,” McCain said in a speech prepared for delivery Monday.
Clinton campaign senior strategist Mark Penn steps down
Mark Penn, a lightning rod for controversy throughout Hillary Rodham Clinton’s presidential campaign, retained considerable influence in the operation almost solely because of the candidate’s loyalty to him.
After questions about patriotism, Obama seeks to reassure voters that he loves America
Barack Obama wants to make something clear: He loves America.
After a series of incidents that prompted questions about his patriotism, the Democratic presidential candidate is peppering speeches with explicit statements on his love of country.
Chelsea Clinton tours Indiana on behalf of mother’s campaign
Presidential primary details listed
Questions and answers about Indiana’s presidential primary:
Indiana’s 13 superdelegates are undecided
INDIANAPOLIS — Democratic presidential hopefuls are wooing Indiana voters with rallies, town hall meetings and TV commercials. But Sens. Hillary Rodham Clinton and Barack Obama are also battling behind the scenes for the support of Hoosier “superdelegates.”
Mishler files for re-election
State Sen. Ryan Mishler, R-Bremen, announced recently that he is seeking the GOP nomination again for Senate District 9, which is composed of portions of Kosciusko, Marshall, St. Joseph and Elkhart counties. Mishler was first elected to the Senate in 2004.
Incumbent faces election challenges
With all the mania and advertising time spent promoting candidates for the presidency of the nation, it is easy to forget that it is also an election year for the District 3 seat in the House of Representatives, currently held by Republican Mark Souder of Fort Wayne.
Candidate switches parties, seeks Democratic nomination
Barry Fox, 52, of Concord Township, is seeking the Democratic nomination for an at-large seat on the Elkhart County Council.
Wendzonka makes bid for council
Roush seeks GOP nomination for District 2
Guerrero seeks nod for District 12 race
Leasor seeks Democratic nomination
Joe Williams to run for District 12 Senate seat
Joe Williams, a human resources professional and real estate agent, has filed to run for the Indiana Senate in District 12.
States with later presidential primaries surprised they could matter in Democratic contest
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Democrats in states that refused to join the stampede to the front of the presidential nominating calendar might end up with the final say by voting last.
Murto files for judge
Goshen resident Thomas A. Murto has filed as a Republican candidate for judge of Elkhart County Superior Court 5.
Ulmer seeks re-election
Goshen resident John Ulmer has announced his intention to seek the Republican party’s nomination so he can be re-elected to a sixth term as District 49 state representative.
Ex-county commissioner seeks nomination for judge
Martin McCloskey announced Friday that he will seek the Republican nomination in the May primary for judge of Elkhart County Superior Court 5. Judge James Rieckoff, sitting judge in that court, has said that he will not be seeking re-election.
Councilman files for office
WARSAW, Ind. — Kosciusko County Councilman Larry E. Teghtmeyer has filed for re-election in his county’s spring primary.

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