VANDERBURGH COUNTY GOP HAPPENINGS

SUMMARY REPORT           MUNICIPAL GENERAL ELECTION             UNOFFICIAL TOTALS

  VANDERBURGH COUNTY, IN

          NOVEMBER 5, 2019

VOTES PERCENT

VOTE CENTERS COUNTED (16 OF 16)

REGISTERED VOTERS – TOTAL . . . . . . . . 80,422

BALLOTS CAST – TOTAL. . . . . . . . . . . . . .  16,038

VOTER TURNOUT – TOTAL . . . . . . . .                     19.94

STRAIGHT PARTY

Vote for not more than 1

REPUBLICAN (REP) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3,508    45.74

DEMOCRATIC (DEM) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3,518    45.87

LIBERTARIAN (LIB). . . . . . . .  . . . . . . . . . .       40       .52

INDEPENDENT (IND). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .       603   7.86

MAYOR EVANSVILLE

Vote for not more than 1

LLOYD WINNECKE (REP). . . . . . . . . .      11,711   80.75

NO CANDIDATE FILED . . . . . . . . . . . . . .          0

BART GADAU (LIB) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 672    4.63

STEVE ARY (IND) . . . . . . . .  . . . . . . . . . . . . 2,119  14.61

CLERK EVANSVILLE

Vote for not more than 1

NO CANDIDATE FILED . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .         0

LAURA BROWN WINDHORST (DEM) . . . . 11,043  100.00

CITY COUNCIL MEMBER AT-LARGE EVANSVILLE

Vote for not more than 3

RON BEANE (REP) . . . . . . . .  . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7,335  18.82

DAVID CHRISTMAS (REP) . . . . . .  . . . . . . . . .6,176   15.85

ALEXANDER (ALEX) R. SCHMITT (REP) . . 5,492   14.09

KAITLIN E MOORE MORLEY (DEM) . . . . . . 6,477  16.62

GINA ROBINSON UNGAR (DEM) . . . . .  . . . . 6,431  16.50

JONATHAN WEAVER (DEM) . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7,055  18.11

CITY COUNCIL MEMBER 1ST WARD

Vote for not more than 1

TIMOTHY A. O’BRIEN II (REP) . . . . . . . . . . . 1,605  47.28

BEN TROCKMAN (DEM) . . . . . . .  . . . . . . . . .1,790  52.72

CITY COUNCIL MEMBER 2ND WARD

Vote for not more than 1

NATALIE RASCHER (REP) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1,269  49.40

MISSY MOSBY (DEM). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1,300  50.60

CITY COUNCIL MEMBER 3RD WARD

Vote for not more than 1

STEPHEN R. MELCHER (REP) . . . . . . . . . . . . 1,035  48.64

ZACHARY HERONEMUS (DEM). . . . . . . . . . .1,093  51.36

CITY COUNCIL MEMBER 4TH WARD

Vote for not more than 1

ARCHIE M. CARTER (REP) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 672   26.46

ALEX BURTON (DEM). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1,868  73.54

CITY COUNCIL MEMBER 5TH WARD

Vote for not more than 1

JUSTIN K. ELPERS (REP) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1,724  57.54

JENNIFER YASER (DEM). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1,272  42.46

CITY COUNCIL MEMBER 6TH WARD

Vote for not more than 1

PAUL ABRAMSON (REP) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 735   37.83

JIM BRINKMEYER (DEM). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1,208   62.17

Another anniversary of Veterans Day – a very prestigious day in the history of this great country which calls to mind the blessing of being an American – is upon us once more. There have been many changes since 1776. When it comes to fighting equipment, the muzzle-loading flintlock musket and cannon were the norm some 200 years ago; now we have modern systems such as the ADAPTIV camouflage system that can make a tank virtually invisible to thermal imaging.

The training for the fighting men in the country’s early wars was crude in comparison to the rigors of today’s requirements for our military men and women. But though the equipment and preparation have changed, the dedication, commitment, courage, and loyalty is as branded into the spirit of our warriors today as it was in days gone by. Those brave men and women who carry out their duty to our nation are still driven to serve and for that America must always be indebted, and we are.

God has blessed America and we continue to pray for the protection of our armed forces. Thank you, comrades.

Every year on Nov. 11, Americans celebrate Veterans Day to commemorate and give thanks to the brave men and women who have served our country.

Armistice Day began in 1919 when President Woodrow Wilson proclaimed Nov. 11 as a day to celebrate the anniversary of the end of World War I, which was dubbed “The War to End All Wars.” Several years later, in 1954, Armistice Day became what we now call Veterans Day after President Dwight D. Eisenhower announced the change, “in order that a grateful nation might pay homage to the veterans of all its wars who have contributed to the preservation of this Nation.”

The commitment to serve our country has deep roots in our Hoosier heritage, with nearly 500,000 veterans living in our state. Each year, lawmakers look for ways to continue our support for these brave men and women, whether it be through financial, tuition, health care or counseling assistance. In this session, we passed a measure that phases in an exemption for military retirement benefits by 2022. In addition, Indiana launched a new online portal to help veterans and their families access state benefits.

Since our country’s founding, generations of Americans have reaffirmed their dedication and loyalty to our country by serving in our military.  May we never take our freedom – and their sacrifices – for granted. When you see a veteran, please take the time to thank them for their service.

Nov. 11 is an opportunity for us to recognize and honor the 18.2 million veterans in the United States and thank them for their service to our country. This Veterans Day, we honor our heroes for putting their lives at risk to make our nation safer and bring about a more peaceful world.

A number of businesses offer discounts and specials to our active and retired service members on Veterans Day. Click here to view a complete list of opportunities and discounts.

We are fortunate to have had so many brave men and women stand for freedom since our country’s founding. We owe it to them to ensure that their service and sacrifice is always remembered.

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Please take a moment today and every day to thank our veterans and recognize them for the sacrifices that they have made for our nation.

State Sen. Jim Tomes (R-Wadesville, right) joins State Rep. Wendy McNamara (R-Evansville, left) and Thurman Carnal (middle), a 103-year-old World War II veteran, at the Southwest Indiana Regional Council on Aging (SWIRCA) Veterans Day Celebration on Thursday, Nov. 7, in Evansville.

Tomes Attends Veterans Day Celebration

(11/08/19 Press Release by R. Kommes)

SWIRCA’s 11th annual Veterans Day Celebration honored veterans with a meal, entertainment and local vendors offering resources.

“As a veteran, I am honored to have the opportunity to attend events like these and talk about the significance of Veterans Day, especially to those who are veterans themselves,” Tomes said. “On the 101st anniversary of the end of World War I, it is just as important now as it was then to be grateful to those who have made sacrifices for our freedom.”