Nate Uldricks News Today

As Lake and Porter County residents head to the polls Tuesday, they will face a few contested races, including Republican candidates for governor and Republican candidates for U.S. House of Representatives District 1. Lake County Democratic Party Chairman Jim Wieser said the party has strong incumbents seeking reelection. A few Democratic races, like State Representative District 3 and Lake ...

Three candidates so far are looking to represent the Democratic Party in the May primary as voters look to find an elected replacement for the District 3 seat in the state Senate formerly held by Gary Mayor Eddie Melton. Current Sen. Dave Vinzant, D-Hobart, is looking to retain the spot he won by caucus after Melton took over as mayor Jan. 1. He narrowly edged out new Gary Common Councilman ...