Absentee voting continues this week in the North Judson Municipal General Election.
North Judson residents may cast an early ballot on Thursday, Oct. 24 from noon to 2:30 p.m. and from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. CT. The early voting opportunity on Friday, Oct. 25 is from noon to 5 p.m. and Saturday, Oct. 26 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the North Judson-Wayne Township Public Library.
As of Monday, Clerk Bernadette Welter-Manuel said only 10 voters have cast early ballots.
Voters can also cast their ballots early at the Starke County Courthouse in Knox on Saturday, November 2 from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. and Monday, November 4 from 8:30 a.m. to noon. Voters meeting certain requirements may also request to vote by mail by contacting the Starke County Clerk’s Office.
Incumbent Democrat Ward 1 Council Member Jane Ellen Felchuk is being challenged by Republican Randy Schwartz. Democrat Matthew Brewer is challenging incumbent Republican Wendy Hoppe for her Ward 2 seat. Ward 3 Council Member James Young and Clerk-Treasurer Andrew Rowe are running unopposed for their first full terms.
North Judson is the only municipality in Starke County with a General Election this year. No contested races were found in Knox or Hamlet so those candidates are in for four-year terms beginning in 2020.