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Thompson wins; Republicans continue domination
"It feels great," Thompson said about the win. "I said we needed a change in Carroll County and the voters agreed. But this is only the first hurdle," she said. "I will be taking stock and deciding what needs to happen and what my priorities are from now until the time I take office." Republican incumbent Jane Brewington narrowly edged her Democratic opponent Pamela J. Mansfield. The vote tally was 3,196 (50.65%) to 3,114 (49.35%). For County Council District 1, Ronald "Ron" W. Slavens (R), defeated Richard N. DePoy (D). The vote tally was 873 (58.71%) to 614 (41.29%). Republicans elected to four-year terms with no opposition were: Don Currie, Judge of Carroll Circuit Court, with 4,856 votes; Beth L. Myers, County Auditor, 4,969 votes; Tony Burns, County Sheriff, 5,329 votes; Doris L. McLeland, County Assessor, 5,026 votes; Loren T. Hylton, County Commissioner District 1, 4,670 votes; Jerry L. Hendress, County Council District 2, 1,437 votes; Ann Brown, County Council District 3, 1,155 votes; and Nancy S. Cripe, County Council District 4, 1,177 votes.
They also chose Todd Rokita (R) for Secretary of State, 3,476 (55.62%), over Joe Pearson (D), 2,577 (41.24%), Mike Cole (L), 188 (.13%) . For Auditor of State, county voters chose Tim Berry (R), 3,476 (55.87%), over Judy Anderson (D), 2,746 (44.13%). Their choice for Treasurer of State was Richard E. Mourdock (R), 3,537 (57.04%) over Michael W. Griffin (D), 2,664 (42.96%). In the race for U.S. Representative District 2, county votes chose Chris Chocola (R), 3,759 (58.88%), over Joe Donnelly (D), 2,617 (40.99%). Richard W. "Rich" McClain (R) was unopposed for State Representative District 24. He received 4,856 of the votes cast. Of the county's 13,818 registered voters, 6,551 cast ballots Tuesday. Voter turnout was 47.41%. Straight party ballots cast were: Republican 1,170; Democratic 840; and Libertarian 53.
"It feels good," Duff said after winning the election. Opponent, Helen Schilling, is the long time trustee while Duff served on the township advisory board. Duff said she would like for there to be a transition period to help her learn the job when Schilling leaves the post. Results of the township trustee and advisory board races follow with the winning trustee named first: TOWNSHIP TRUSTEE & ADVISORY BOARDS (Top 3) Adams Trustee - Carmen L. Slavens (R), unopposed, 128 votes. Advisory Board - Robert G. Peterson (R), 108 (33.03%); Jeffrey Potts (R), 107 (32.72%); Rick Roller. (R), 112 (34.24%). Burlington Trustee - Alan D. Jackson (D), 497 (73.09%); Lawrence R. Lambert (R), 183 (26.91%). Advisory Board - John G. Bogue (R), 431 (21.38%); Linda A. Heinzelman (R), 430 (21.33%); Linda L. Huffer (D), 417 (20.68%); James "Jim" E. Walker (D), 417 (20.68%); Greg Holderbaum (R), 321 (15.92%). Carrollton Trustee - Rebecca L. Phillips (R), unopposed, 187 votes. Advisory Board - Tobe Leazenby (R), 154 (26.64%); Mike Barnard (D), 153 (26.47%); Linda L. Nelson (D), 136 (23.53%); Richard L. Stout (R), 135 (23.36%). Clay
Advisory Board - Jerry Frey (R), 165 (30.96%); Jeffrey "Jeff" Kessler (R), 180 (33.77%); Wayne Remaly (R), 188 (35.27%). Deer Creek Trustee - Neda K. Duff (R), 774 (60.94%); Helen L. Schilling (D), 496 (39.04%). Advisory Board - Sherry C. Mears (R), 811 (24.48%); Mary L. Clifford (D), 671 (20.25%); James M. Shaffer (D), 649 (19.59%); Melissa A. Darling (R), 622 (18.77%); Tom Hesler (R), 560 (16.90%). Democrat Trustee - Clayton C. Hutson (D), unopposed, 262 votes.. Advisory Board - Carol R. Bordner (R), 242 (26.95%); Theodore M. Enoch (D), 177 (19.71%); William L. McCarty (D), 162 (18.04%); Diana M. Hill (R), 112 (12.47%); Beth Stephens (R), 108 (12.03%); Jeremy Reef (D), 97 (10.80%). Jackson Trustee - Robert "Bill" Dittman Jr. (D), 351 (81.25%); Jason J. Endrress (R), 81 (18.75%). Advisory Board - Daniel C. Shanks (D), 279 (22.61%); Joe A. Wallace (D), 231 (18.72%). Byron Rude (D), 219 (17.75%); Deborah "Deb" Foreman (R), 216 (17.50%); Rodney L. Moudy (R), 149 (12.07%); Jeff Sieber (R), 140 (11.35%). Jefferson
Advisory Board - Ronald C. Felz (R), 399 (22.67%); John R. Scott (D), 368 (20.91%); Gene Cochanower (R), 360 (20.46%); Rita Emmons (D), 358 (20.34%); John J. Shellcrosslee (R), 275 (15.63%). Liberty Trustee - Mark E. Justice (R),126 (72.41%); James L. Tribbett (D), 48 (27.59%). Advisory Board - Joseph P. Martin (R), 112 (22.44%); Jason W. Scott (R), 111 (22.24%); Richard Rinehart (D), 87 (17.43%); Carla Shaeffer (R), 84 (16.83%); Phillip Penn (D), 69 (13.83%); Kenneth G. Tribbett (D), 36 (7.21%). Madison Trustee - Dwaine K. Ward (R), 124 (74.25%); Amanda Robinson (D), 43 (25.75%). Advisory Board - Dee A. Humbarger (R), 106 (32.82%); William L. Maxwell (R), 99 (30.65%); Neal Anderson (D), 118 (36.53%). Monroe Trustee - Kenneth G. Fife (R), unopposed, 756 votes. Advisory Board - Lois Ayres (R), 599 (31.21%); Janice A. Marvin (R), 629 (32.78%); Scott D. Sisson (R), 691 (36.01%). Rock Creek Trustee - Brian G. "Greg" Nipple (D), 86 (55.48%); Donald L. Leisure (R), 69(44.52%).
Trustee - Joann V. Vianco (D), 340 (51.99%); Marlene Joseph (R), 314 (48.01%). Advisory Board - Daniel L. Gottschalk (R), 400 (33.11%); Ralph E. Hughes (R), 431 (35.68%); Marcia Jura (R), 377 (31.21%). Washington Trustee - Lois A. Wallace (R), unopposed, 203 votes.
Advisory Board - William "Bill" A. Hardy (R), 173 (25.22%); Scott E. Hile (R), 151 (22.01%); Joseph O. Mylet (D), 136 (19.83%); Thomas C. Guckien (D), 130 (18.95%; James T. Knight (R), 96 (13.99%).
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