Leads in Kosciusko Don't Translate to Wins for Some Candidates
July 28, 2016 at 4:25 p.m.
By David [email protected]
Third District Congressman Marlin Stutzman gave up his seat to run against fellow Republican Todd Young to replace retiring Sen. Dan Coats. Even though Stutzman won Kosciusko County with 9,659 votes compared to Young’s 6,507, Young still won the district. Young will face Democrat Baron Hill – who Young beat in 2010 to become a congressman – in the November general election.
Coats’ office sent out a statement congratulating Young on winning the Indiana Senate primary, which said, “When I announced over a year ago that I would not run for re-election, I said that there comes a time to pass this demanding job to the next generation. Tonight, Hoosiers definitively chose the person who will carry the torch forward in November.
“Todd Young has the character, leadership qualities and Hoosier common-sense to be an outstanding senator. He ran a strong, issue-oriented campaign that brought together Hoosiers from all over our state. He has a proven track record of pushing for innovative, conservative solutions to our nation’s biggest problems.
“Given the seriousness and scope of the challenges our country faces, our party must now come together and focus on winning in November. The ties that bind us are far greater than the very small differences that might divide us.”
Hill released a statement after officially securing the Democratic nomination for Indiana’s U.S. Senate seat and learning of the Republican primary results.
“I congratulate Congressman Young and Mitch McConnell on their victory tonight, and I look forward to a vigorous campaign focused on ideas and the future of our great state. Indiana’s choice could not be clearer: instead of embracing divisive politics and a broken system, our campaign believes Indiana is stronger when we bring Hoosiers together, when honesty and hard work are rewarded, when we treat one another with respect, and when we take care of our children, seniors and veterans. I have never backed down from fighting for what’s right, and that’s exactly what I’ll do as your next senator,” Hill said.
In the Republican primary for U.S. Representative District 3, Leesburg’s Kip Tom defeated Jim Banks 6,151 to 2,527 in Kosciusko, but Banks won the District by about 4,000 votes. Other candidates also in the race were Mark Baringer, Liz Brown, Pam Galloway and Kevin Howell.
Banks issued the following statement: “That Republican voters in Indiana’s Third Congressional District put their trust in me as their nominee is a great honor and very humbling. Thank you to everyone who believed in and supported my candidacy. Tonight would not have been possible without your hard work.
“I faced opponents who ran vigorous campaigns, and I salute their hard work. I look forward to working with each of them in the coming months to ensure the Third Congressional District sends a conservative back to Washington.
“I will also work tirelessly in the coming weeks to earn the support of the voters who backed my opponents, so we can unite as we work to deliver a much-needed conservative renaissance in Washington, D.C.
“I also want to congratulate the rest of the Republican ticket moving into the November election. It is imperative we come together around our shared conservative values and advance the conservative cause in Indiana,” Banks said.
After learning of her loss in the race, Brown issued the following statement: “Tonight’s results did not provide the outcome I was hoping for, but I am thankful I had the opportunity to run and put focus on the issues important to Northeast Indiana. I care about the constituents in this district and the future of our nation. I will continue to strive to improve life for Hoosiers through my work in the Indiana Senate. I extend my heartfelt thanks to my tireless volunteers and family who supported me through this endeavor.”
Banks will face Democrat Tommy Schrader in the November general election. Schrader defeated Todd Nightenhelser and John Roberson.
In the Republican race for U.S. Representative District 2, incumbent Jackie Walorski secured her party’s nomination over Jeff Petermann. She will face Democratic challenger Lynn C. Coleman, who beat Douglas Carpenter in his party’s contest.
Blake Doriot topped Joanna King in the Republican race for Indiana District 12 Senate seat, according to The Elkhart Truth. In Kosciusko County, Doriot received 908 votes to King’s 712. The Democrats have not slated a candidate for the race as of yet.
District 22 State Rep. Curt Nisly didn’t face any competition in the primary, but he will go up against Democrat Brian Smith in the fall. Smith also was not contested.
Other uncontested races for the Republicans included: Michael Pence, governor; Ryan Mishler, State Senator District 9; Randall Head, State Senator District 18; and David Wolkins, State Representative District 18.
The only other unchallenged Democrat race was John R. Gregg for governor.[[In-content Ad]]
Third District Congressman Marlin Stutzman gave up his seat to run against fellow Republican Todd Young to replace retiring Sen. Dan Coats. Even though Stutzman won Kosciusko County with 9,659 votes compared to Young’s 6,507, Young still won the district. Young will face Democrat Baron Hill – who Young beat in 2010 to become a congressman – in the November general election.
Coats’ office sent out a statement congratulating Young on winning the Indiana Senate primary, which said, “When I announced over a year ago that I would not run for re-election, I said that there comes a time to pass this demanding job to the next generation. Tonight, Hoosiers definitively chose the person who will carry the torch forward in November.
“Todd Young has the character, leadership qualities and Hoosier common-sense to be an outstanding senator. He ran a strong, issue-oriented campaign that brought together Hoosiers from all over our state. He has a proven track record of pushing for innovative, conservative solutions to our nation’s biggest problems.
“Given the seriousness and scope of the challenges our country faces, our party must now come together and focus on winning in November. The ties that bind us are far greater than the very small differences that might divide us.”
Hill released a statement after officially securing the Democratic nomination for Indiana’s U.S. Senate seat and learning of the Republican primary results.
“I congratulate Congressman Young and Mitch McConnell on their victory tonight, and I look forward to a vigorous campaign focused on ideas and the future of our great state. Indiana’s choice could not be clearer: instead of embracing divisive politics and a broken system, our campaign believes Indiana is stronger when we bring Hoosiers together, when honesty and hard work are rewarded, when we treat one another with respect, and when we take care of our children, seniors and veterans. I have never backed down from fighting for what’s right, and that’s exactly what I’ll do as your next senator,” Hill said.
In the Republican primary for U.S. Representative District 3, Leesburg’s Kip Tom defeated Jim Banks 6,151 to 2,527 in Kosciusko, but Banks won the District by about 4,000 votes. Other candidates also in the race were Mark Baringer, Liz Brown, Pam Galloway and Kevin Howell.
Banks issued the following statement: “That Republican voters in Indiana’s Third Congressional District put their trust in me as their nominee is a great honor and very humbling. Thank you to everyone who believed in and supported my candidacy. Tonight would not have been possible without your hard work.
“I faced opponents who ran vigorous campaigns, and I salute their hard work. I look forward to working with each of them in the coming months to ensure the Third Congressional District sends a conservative back to Washington.
“I will also work tirelessly in the coming weeks to earn the support of the voters who backed my opponents, so we can unite as we work to deliver a much-needed conservative renaissance in Washington, D.C.
“I also want to congratulate the rest of the Republican ticket moving into the November election. It is imperative we come together around our shared conservative values and advance the conservative cause in Indiana,” Banks said.
After learning of her loss in the race, Brown issued the following statement: “Tonight’s results did not provide the outcome I was hoping for, but I am thankful I had the opportunity to run and put focus on the issues important to Northeast Indiana. I care about the constituents in this district and the future of our nation. I will continue to strive to improve life for Hoosiers through my work in the Indiana Senate. I extend my heartfelt thanks to my tireless volunteers and family who supported me through this endeavor.”
Banks will face Democrat Tommy Schrader in the November general election. Schrader defeated Todd Nightenhelser and John Roberson.
In the Republican race for U.S. Representative District 2, incumbent Jackie Walorski secured her party’s nomination over Jeff Petermann. She will face Democratic challenger Lynn C. Coleman, who beat Douglas Carpenter in his party’s contest.
Blake Doriot topped Joanna King in the Republican race for Indiana District 12 Senate seat, according to The Elkhart Truth. In Kosciusko County, Doriot received 908 votes to King’s 712. The Democrats have not slated a candidate for the race as of yet.
District 22 State Rep. Curt Nisly didn’t face any competition in the primary, but he will go up against Democrat Brian Smith in the fall. Smith also was not contested.
Other uncontested races for the Republicans included: Michael Pence, governor; Ryan Mishler, State Senator District 9; Randall Head, State Senator District 18; and David Wolkins, State Representative District 18.
The only other unchallenged Democrat race was John R. Gregg for governor.[[In-content Ad]]
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