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Several
Republicans arrived shortly before the 4 p.m. deadline to file
their applications as Write-In
candidates for the Darke County
Republican Central Committee. Left to right in back: Dean
Gordon Burk
(Brown Township and Ansonia), Robert L. Downing (Harrison West and
Hollansburg).
Left to right in middle: Joe LeMaster (Arcanum B) and
Ronald E. Christman (Twin Township, Gordon
and Ithaca) are helped by
Director of Elections Becky Martin (far right).
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Sixteen
“write-in” candidates for Central Committee
A first time for this position...
GREENVILLE -- “I just want to help strengthen the party – because I
care.” was the response of Joe LeMaster as he filed a form with the
Darke County Board of Elections (DCBOE) to become the write-in
candidate for the Darke County Republican Central Committee. LeMaster,
if elected, will become the representative for Arcanum B precinct.
Several Darke County residents arrived at the DCBOE shortly before the
4 p.m. deadline to file as write-in candidates.
“This is the first time we have had write-in candidates for central
committee.” said Becky Martin, Director of Board of Elections. “It will
mean a new line being added on the computers. A keyboard will come up
and people will type in the name they want to vote for.”
Being a write-in candidate means that the candidate’s name does not
appear on the ballot. In order to receive votes, their name must be
“written-in” on the line provided.
“I just want to become more involved in the Darke County Republican
Party.“ said Ron Christman who will be representing Twin
Township, Gordon and Ithaca precinct if his bid is successful.
“I have not been happy with some of the things the party does, I would
like to see changes from the local level up to the top.” was Bob
Downing’s response when he was asked why he was running to represent
Harrison West and Hollansburg.
“I want to become more involved and just do what I can to help.” stated
Dean Burk as he filed his petition to represent Brown Township and
Ansonia.
Martin said that 16 Darke County voters filed to run as write-in
candidates in the March 6 primary election.
Central Committee members are chosen in the primary election held in
even numbered years. There is a member elected to represent each
precinct in the county. Those 43 members make up the central committee
of each major party in the county.
Others filing as write-in candidates for the Darke County Republican
Central Committee are: Gail L. Snyder (Greenville 3-B), Robert E.
Rhoades (Greenville 4-A), Stephanie N. Mikesell (Greenville 4-C), Dean
Gordon Burke (Brown Township and Ansonia), Robert A. Foster (Greenville
Township West B), Robert L. Downing (Harrison West and Hollansburg),
Joe LeMaster (Arcanum B), Ronald E. Christman (Twin Township, Gordon
and Ithaca), Thomas E. Subler (Versailles B), and Julia Billenstein
(York Township).
There were also write-in candidates for the Darke County Democrat
Central Committee. They are: Edward W. Curry (Greenville 1-C), Roy R.
Harrison, Sr. (Greenville City 2-C), C. Sue House (Greenville City
3-A), Jeanette Royer (Greenville City 3-B), Matthew S. Kolb (Greenville
4-C), and Ed Huff, Jr. (Brown Township and Ansonia).
These write-in candidates join those candidates for other precincts
whose names will appear on the ballots in Darke County.
There will be three contested races for seats on the Darke County
Republican Central Committee: Greenville 2-A is sought by incumbent
Doris Howdieshell and challenger Robert J. Berger. Franklin Township is
sought by incumbent Micki Miller Earwood and challenger Sue Johnson
Park. Greenville Township West B is sought by incumbent Jim Ward and
write-in challenger Robert A. Foster. There are no contested races for
seats on the Darke County Democrat Central Committee.
Candidates for the Darke County Republican Central Committee whose
names will appear on the ballots in their respective precincts are:
Margaret M. Fritts (Greenville 1-A), Leigh Fletcher (Greenville 1-B),
Wavelene Denniston (Greenville 1-C), Donn Thornhill (Greenville 2-B),
Cindy Pike (Greenville 3-C), Stephen M. Willman (Greenville 4-B),
Dennis K Baker (Adams East and Bradford), Beverly J. Marker (Adams West
and Gettysburg), Aleene C. Cromwell (Allen Township, New Weston and
Rossburg), Curtis D. Yount (Butler Township and Castine), Anna May
James (Greenville Township East A), John K. Keller (Greenville Township
East B), Kay Seiler (Greenville Township West A), Donna J. Harter
Harrison East and New Madison), Betty J. Grimes (Union City Village),
Michael W. Foreman (Liberty Township and Palestine), Charlene Y. Fisher
(Mississinawa Township), Keith E. Arnett (Monroe Township and
Pitsburg), Rachel Sue Hoerner (Wayne Lakes Village), Jerry Bortner
(Neave Township), Gloria A. Harpest (Van Buren Township), Betty Davis
(Wabash and North Star), Michael W. Rhoades (Washington Township),
David L. Keiser (Versailles A), and Betsy A. Nisonger (Wayne Township).
Candidates for the Darke County Democrat Central Committee whose names
will appear on the ballots in their respective precincts are: Enid
Goubeaux (Greenville 3-C), Robert D. Turner (Allen
Township, New Weston and Rossburg), Carolyn Sue Hans (Butler Township
and Castine), Jim Surber (Greenville Township East B), Alice F.
Stephens (Greenville Township West A), Sharon K. Fourman (Van Buren
Township), and Diana Zumbrink (York Township).
“All precincts will have a list of write-in candidates on the worker’s
table. A voter must ask for it, in order to see it.” explained Martin.
“When voting for a write in, a keyboard will appear on the voting
machine and the voter will type in the name of the candidate. Only
votes cast for those who have filed as a write-in candidate will be
counted.”
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