Mike Gayer was re-elected sheriff, while Tasha Foerg was elected clerk of the circuit court, and Tracey Shorter won her bid to unseat Paul Grandstaff as county commissioner in the 2010 General Election.

Republicans swept nearly every county race, with the exception of surveyor and two county council seats.

These are the final election results from Pulaski County:

Almost 50 percent (49.8%) of Pulaski County's 9400 registered voters cast ballots in the election.

A total of 446 voted straight-ticket Republican, while 342 voted straight-party Democrat. There were 774 absentee ballots.

U.S. Senator

Dan Coats (R) - 2762

Brad Ellsworth (D) - 1512

Rebecca Sink-Burris (L) - 245

Indiana Secretary of State

Charlie White (R) - 2727

Vop Osili (D) - 1396

Mike Wherry (L) - 290

Auditor of State

Tim Berry (R) - 2570

Sam Locke (D) - 1396

Eric Knipe (L) - 210

Treasurer of State

Richard E. Mourdock (R) - 2717

Pete Buttigieg (D) - 1450

U.S. Representative 2nd District

Jackie Walorski (R) - 2335

Joe Donnelly (D) - 1924

Mark Vogel (L) - 324

State Representative 16th District

Douglas L. Gutwein (R) - 753

Bill Reutebuch (D) - 349

State Representative 20th District

Tom Dermody (R) - 2608

Pulaski County Prosecuting Attorney

Stacey L. Mrak (R) - 3326

Circuit Court Clerk

Tasha L. (Crist) Foerg (R) - 2876

Connie (Hopkins) Ingram (D) - 1589

County Sheriff

Michael "Mike" Gayer (R) - 2649

Zale Dubois, Jr. (D) - 1815

County Coroner

Steven J. Van Der Aa (R) - 3250

County Surveyor

Marion L. Kasten (R) - 1895

Joyce A. Weaver (D) - 2538

County Assessor

Lorena H. (Holly) Van Der Aa (R) - 3345

County Commissioner 3rd District

Tracey Shorter (R) - 2426

Paul D. Grandstaff (D) - 2080

County Council 1st District

Alex Haschel (R) - 1060

County Council 2nd District

Douglas Moyer (R) - 476

Thomas J. Roth (D) - 700

County Council 3rd District

Brian M. Young (R) - 448

Ronald Powers (D) - 504

County Council 4th District

Michael D. (Mick) Tiede (R) - 837

 

Winamac Town Council - At-Large (vote for 2)

Richard Denney (R) - 381

Daniel Vanaman (R) - 453

John Plowman (D) - 402

 

Culver Community School Board (non-partisan)

Jack Jones - Tippecanoe Township 240

Marilyn I. Swanson - North Bend Township - 182

Ryan Sieber - At-Large - 187

 

State Constitutional Amendment Question - Property Tax Cap

Yes - 2605

No - 1379

Appeals Court Retain May

Yes - 2153

No - 1310

Appeals Court Retain Brown

Yes - 2143

No - 1274

Appeals Court Retain Robb

Yes - 2107

No - 1258

 

 

 Township Trustees and Township Advisory Boards

 

Beaver Township Trustee

Gerald Kruger (R) - 149

Beaver Township Advisory Board (vote for 3)

Lloyd E. Ezra (R) - 148

Harold R. Johnson (R) - 103

Cass Township Trustee

Elaine C. Parish (R) - 154

Cass Township Advisory Board (vote for 3)

Ronald Schultz (D) - 152

Susan Schultz (D) - 146

Franklin Township Trustee

Elaine Haschel (R) - 180

Franklin Township Advisory Board (vote for 3)

Jackie Terry (R) - 151

Greg Hildebrandt (D) - 146

Patricia Jensen (D) - 125

Harrison Township Trustee

Betty L. Stinemetz (R) - 208

Harrison Township Advisory Board (vote for 3)

Christopher Graves (R) - 146

Jacqueline Pugh (R) - 175

Indian Creek Township Trustee

Craig Allen (R) - 182

Indian Creek Township Advisory Board (vote for 3)

(none)

Jefferson Township Trustee

Betty L. Kruger (R) - 161

Jefferson Township Advisory Board (vote for 3)

Carl G. Kopka (D) - 136

James Pierrou (D) - 112

Monroe Township Trustee

Michelle D. Schmicker (R) - 844

Larry J. Winter (D) - 615

Monroe Township Advisory Board (vote for 3)

Christina (Christi) L. Hoffa(R) - 950

Marcia Link (D) - 594

Rich Grove Township Trustee

Deloris Locke (R) - 128

Rich Grove Township Advisory Board (vote for 3)

(none)

Salem Township Trustee

Lana L. Anderson (R) - 463

Salem Township Advisory Board (vote for 3)

Gregory C. Stone (R) - 374

Robert D. (Bob) Vollmer (R) - 400

Maurice A. Kopka (D) - 302

Tippecanoe Township Trustee

Kathy Keller (D) - 266

Tippecanoe Township Advisory Board (vote for 3)

Tedmund R. Bauer (R) - 218

Bill Bauer (D) - 195

Sharon Posthuma (D) - 165

Steve Shank (D) - 241

Van BurenTownship Trustee

James B. Gould (R) - 275

Van Buren Township Advisory Board (vote for 3)

Scott Hinkle (R) - 221

Lenora K. Hoover (R) - 189

White Post Township Trustee

Karen S. Wagner (R) - 266

White Post Township Advisory Board (vote for 3)

Patricia L. Tiede (R) -237

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Local News Briefs

One-mile stretch of SR 39 closed for structure replacement

PULASKI COUNTY - Indiana Department of Transportation contractor Superior Construction has closed SR 39 between CR 300 N and CR 200 N as of Monday, June 16.

SR 39 will be closed for approximately five weeks for a small structure replacement. Motorists should seek alternate routes. The official detour will follow SR 14, U.S. 421 and SR 10.

Pulaski County GOP caucus June 21 to fill county council vacancy

The Pulaski County Republican Party has issued a notice that it will hold a caucus at 9:15 a.m., Saturday, June 21, to fill a vacancy on the county council. The caucus will be held at the Pulaski County Public Library in Winamac.

Party chairman Kenneth Boswell reports Dist. 3 councilman Jerry Locke has resigned effective June 30. A former county commissioner, Locke joined the council in July 2022 to fill a vacancy. He was then elected to a four-year term in November that year. His successor will fill the remainder of that term through 2026.

Circus comes to town June 17

Save on pre-sale tickets

WINAMAC - The Culpepper & Merriweather Circus is coming to Winamac Tuesday, June 17, at the Winamac Town Park for two shows, the first starting at 5:30 p.m., and the second beginning at 7 p.m. Each show lasts about an hour and a half.

The event is sponsored by the Winamac Kiwanis Club.

Pulaski County Farmers Market open for 2025 season

Pulaski County Farmers Market is open for the summer season with a weekly location in Winamac.

The Market features fresh produce, plus, local meats, maple syrup, honey, eggs, baked goods, sweet treats, cut flowers and coffee. The market will be open from 9 a.m. to 12 noon, Saturdays June through September, on Main Street in front of the courthouse in Winamac.

Francesville ‘Family Fun in Park’ June 28

FRANCESVILLE – The Uptown Project, in partnership with West Central Youth League, will sponsor its “Family Fun in the Park,” from 6 p.m. to sunset, Saturday, June 28.

The public is welcome to join in for a fun evening of fellowship at the Francesville Town Park.

  

Indiana News

4C Health purchases Curtis Building from PMH

PERU - 4C Health is marking its 50th year in business with an exciting development for Pulaski County operations with the purchase of the Curtis Building from Pulaski Memorial Hospital.

The building is located north of Winamac, just off U.S. 35, at 2418 Curtis Drive.

Yakym surprises 'Hoosier Heroes' with Congressional records

WASHINGTON, D.C. (May 27) –Congressman Rudy Yakym honored two local first responders Tuesday recognizing their “exceptional service and commitment to their communities.”

Pulaski County Deputy Christopher Parish and Culver Community Police Chief Ryleigh Carr received entries into the Congressional Record.

Young, colleagues address shortage of mental health providers in schools

WASHINGTON, D.C. (May 27) – U.S. Senators Todd Young (R-Ind.), Jeanne Shaheen (D-N.H.), and Kevin Cramer (R-N.D.) reintroduced the Mental Health Excellence in Schools Act to address the shortage of mental health providers in schools by boosting the pipeline of graduate students trained to become school psychologists, counselors, and social workers.

“Access to mental health resources improves the safety, well-being, and academic success of Hoosier students,” said Sen. Young. “Our bill will both support the school-based mental health workforce and address the critical need for these professionals.”

Pulaski County unemployment rate drops to 2.4% in April

Pulaski County's unemployment rate dropped to 2.4 percent in April, down from 3.1 percent in March, the Indiana Department of Workforce Development reported Thursday, (May 22). The rate was 3.1 percent a year ago.

The county had 6,777 employed persons in a labor force of 6,943 in April. In March those numbers were 6,753 of 6,967. A year ago the numbers were 6,388 of 6.591.

  

Post News

County residents invited to Broadband Community Conversation July 8

 Pulaski County stakeholders are leading an effort to develop a comprehensive Broadband plan for the county.

This plan will identify existing conditions, needs and gaps in high-speed internet (broadband) service within the county; set a long-term vision for broadband service; and provide actionable steps and implementation guidelines for broadband service.

Local nurses form Honor Guard to pay tribute to fallen colleagues

WINAMAC - In 2023, a group of retired and active nurses, with the help of Pulaski Memorial Hospital, created a Nursing Honor Guard to assist families in honoring the compassion and dedication of nurses who have passed away - and celebrating their lives and service.

The Nursing Honor Guard is modeled after traditional military honor guards and pays tribute to the deeply personal and meaningful calling of the nursing profession.

CFoPC awards$17,000 to community organizations

The Community Foundation of Pulaski County (CFoPC)  announced Thursday (June 5) $17,000 has been awarded in grants to four local nonprofits and community organizations.

The Foundation works to strengthen the community through funding, convening and fostering collaboration among nonprofits to amplify their impact.

Winamac Community HS presents 2025 senior awards

WINAMAC - Winamac Community High School has announced its 2025 Senior Awards winners, honoring graduates for various academic and athletic awards, and scholarships.

The awards were presented at the annual Senior Awards program Friday evening (May 30).

Winamac Community HS 2025 commencement exercises held June 1

Senior photos featured

WINAMAC - Commencement exercises for the Class of 2025 at Winamac Community High School were held Sunday June 1, at the high school gymnasium.

Diplomas were presented to 81 seniors.