Election coverage:
Republican margins range from big to bigger in contested Statehouse races
Two races for seats in the General Assembly from Allen County generated some buzz in the last couple of weeks. Politics-watchers speculated that they might prove to be iffy propositions for the favored Republicans.
Democrat Tucker defeats incumbent Kevin Howell for County Council
By defeating incumbent Republican Kevin Howell for the 1st District Allen County Council seat Tuesday, Sharon Tucker became unique in more ways than one.
GOP margins range from big to bigger in Statehouse races
Two races for seats in the General Assembly from Allen County generated some buzz in the last couple of weeks. Politics-watchers speculated that they might prove to be iffy propositions for the favored Republicans.
New members elected to local school boards
The Fort Wayne Community Schools board will soon have a new member.
O'Day re-elected as assessor
Nobody likes taxes, but Allen County voters Tuesday showed they like the official whose office determines the taxable value of their property by re-electing assessor Stacey O’Day by a margin of more than two-to-one.
Allen County Election Board says a few Fort Wayne voting centers busier than expected
As Fort Wayne and Allen County voters head out to the polls Tuesday, Tom Hardin, chairman of the Allen County Election Board, said a few voting centers are busier than expected.
WATCH: The News-Sentinel asks Fort Wayne voters "Why did you vote?"
Voters from around the Fort Wayne and Allen County area turned out to vote in this year's 2014 midterm election.
Photos: Candidates celebrate
Staff from The News-Sentinel captured these images Tuesday night during Election Day coverage.
Pre-election coverage:
2 incumbents, 1 newcomer contend for 2 seats on NACS board
Northwest Allen County Schools faces big challenges in coming years, from a growing enrollment to one of the lowest per-pupil levels of state support in Indiana.
Prosecutor Richards endorses Posey for Allen Superior judge post
For the first time since she became Allen County Prosecutor in 2003, Karen Richards has endorsed a candidate for judge in Allen County.
Gerardot challenges Carbaugh for 81st District
A young Republican who's held the 81st District House seat for only one term now faces an even younger Democratic challenger striving to retake a seat held for 20 years by a Democrat.
First-term Republican incumbent faces Democrat for District 52 House seat
In the race for Indiana House District 52, A Republican incumbent with specific concerns on local-government finance faces a Democrat who counts public education and labor issues among his top priorities.
2 challengers face incumbent Stutzman in race for Congress
Ask the three candidates who want to represent northeast Indiana in Congress what the most pressing national problems are, and you'll get many different answers, from securing our borders and maintaining the national defense to seeing that more...
Morris, Haigh meet in contest for District 84 House seat
In the 84th District House race, incumbent Republican Bob Morris faces Democratic challenger Fred Haigh.
Ober, Wilber stage rematch for District 82 House seat
For the second time in two years, the same Democratic and Republican candidates are facing off for District 82 seat in the Indiana House of Representatives.
Brown, Morris compete for newly open state Senate seat
A former Fort Wayne city councilwoman is running against an experienced Democratic challenger in a race for a state Senate seat open for the first time in a generation.
See News-Sentinel endorsement.
Between houses, candidate Haigh says he will locate in 84th District
Fred Haigh, the Democrat running against incumbent Republican Bob Morris for a seat in the Indiana House, no longer lives in the house that he said was his residence when he became a candidate.
County council candidates Howell, Tucker want to create 1st District jobs
Kevin Howell says he should be re-elected to represent Allen County Council's 1st District because, after four years, he understands the job.
Hoot and Benz vie for County Council's vacant 3rd District seat
Allen County Council will have at least one new face next year, after Darren Vogt chose to run (unsuccessfully) for a state Senate spot instead.
Veteran, newcomer clash in 4th District of County Council
The race for the 4th District Allen County Council seat pits a government-employed political novice against a self-employed veteran. Not surprisingly, each candidate claims the contrast works in his favor.
Assessor candidates bring experience, training
When Indiana voters approved caps on property taxes in 2008 – 1 percent of assessed value for homes – the job of county assessor became even more important.
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Q&A with IPFW Professor Andy Downs on upcoming midterm election
As The News-Sentinel begins election coverage, we sat down with Andy Downs, director of the Mike Downs Center for Indiana Politics and an IPFW professor, to highlight a few local races, discuss the major issues facing Allen County voters and look...
Photo: Keep election signs out of the right-of-way
With elections one week away campaign signs are popping up on street corners and vacant lots around the city. These signs near the corner of Fourth and Clinton streets are seen by commuters every morning coming into downtown Fort Wayne.
For more information about the election, including sample ballots and voting locations, go to the Allen County Election Board’s website at www.allencounty.us/election-board