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By Barb Berggoetz and Steve Hinnefeld

A recent snapshot shows a tightening race, but the poll’s sample was relatively small, and many voters don’t pay close attention to down-ballot races.

VALPARAISO — Porter County Republicans have opted for a mix of returning leaders and new faces to manage the political party over the next four years. Party Chairman Michael Simpson and Vice Chairwoman Victoria Gresham each were elected to a third term at the Porter GOP reorganization meeting Saturday at the Old Town Banquet Center. Joining them are Secretary Robyn Walsworth and Treasurer Michele Bollinger, who are new to party leadership but longtime volunteers in the county party and on Republican campaigns. Editor Marc Chase interviews Sarahi Unzueta, part of the "Hoosiers We've Lost"...

Jeffrey Chidester, the Democratic Party’s chair since 2007, announced at a January election board meeting that he would not be seeking the post again. Drew Wenger, former chair of the Valparaiso Democratic Committee, and Robert Cotton, who represents the 2nd District on the Valparaiso City Council, both filed for the chair’s spot.