Still not too late to vote early!

It is still not too late to vote early. It will be available on the second floor of the County Courthouse (Downtown Corydon). You will need a valid photo I.D. in order to vote. Remember, election officials have changed many polling places this year, so to avoid the confusion and traffic problems, vote early! And if you do vote early or at the polls on Election Day, request a Democratic ballot to show support for our candidates!

Here are the hours remaining for early voting in Harrison County

• Wednesday: 8:00 A.M. to 4:00 P.M. (closed between 12:00 P.M. and 1:00 P.M.)
• Thursday: 8:00 A.M. to 4:00 P.M. (closed between 12:00 P.M. and 1:00 P.M.)
• Friday: 8:00 A.M. to 4:00 P.M. (closed between 12:00 P.M. and 1:00 P.M.)
• Saturday: 8:00 A.M. to 3:00 P.M.
• Sunday: Closed
• Monday: 8:00 A.M. to 12:00 P.M.

Also, if you requested an absentee ballot and have not yet returned the ballot, do so as soon as possible, as it must arrive to the County Clerk by Tuesday.

Courier-Journal Article on District 3 Commissioner Race

Democrats Terry L. Miller and Roger S. Wooten, Sr. competing for the Democratic nomination for County Commissioner in District 3. All voters in Harrison County will vote on this race, tough candidates must reside in District 3, which consists of Boone, Heth, Posey, Taylor, and Washington Townships in the southern part of Harrison County. The winner will take on the winner of the Republican primary, between incumbent Jim Klinstiver and Tea Party aligned challenger Mark Stewart. The Harrison County Democratic Party does not endorse in primary contests, and will strongly back the winner of this primary. Here is a link to an article about the race in the Louisville Courier-Journal.

Courier-Journal Article on Commissioner Race

Rachael Armstrong for Prosecutor: A Workhorse, not a Showhorse

In less than one month, Rachael Armstrong for Prosecutor's facebook page has gotten to over 100 likes! Share her page to your friends to help her get to 200 likes! She is exactly what we need in a new Prosecutor: a WORKHOUSE, NOT a SHOWHORSE.

"Like" and "Share" her page to get updates from Rachael on the campaign trail and to see her ideas on how she will professionally and fairly manage the office of Prosecuting Attorney of Harrison County. 

Rachael Armstrong for Prosecutor 

County Commissioner, District 3 Profiles

Two Democrats are seeking our party's nomination for County Commissioner in District 3. The Corydon Republican printed answers to their candidate questionnaire this week. The Republicans have a primary as well. The Democratic candidates are former Commissioner Terry L. Miller and businessman Roger S. Wooten, Sr. The Harrison County Democratic Party does not endorse candidates in primary contests.

District 3 consists of Boone, Heth, Posey, Taylor, and Washington Townships in the southern part of Harrison County. However, voters throughout the county can vote in the race. Candidates are required to live the district to be eligible to run for the office. 

County Commissioner District 3 Profiles

Profiles of Democratic Candidates for the 9th Congressional District

Four Democrats are seeking our party's nomination for Congress in the 9th District. The Corydon Republican printed answers to their candidate questionnaire this week. The winner will likely face two-term incumbent Todd Young, who is expected to win the Republican primary. The Harrison County Democratic Party does not endorse candidates in primary contests.

Here is a link to the article: Four Democrats running for the 9th District

Each of the candidates also has either a facebook page or website, which you can access here: Bill Bailey, James R. McClure, J.S. Miller, Bill Thomas

One thing to remember is that while Harrison County is still in the 9th District, the Republican controlled legislature redrew the 9th District in 2011 and it may not be the district you are used to seeing. It now includes all of Brown, Clark, Floyd, Harrison, Jackson, Johnson, Lawrence, Monroe, Orange, and Washington Counties. Also in the district is the vast majority of Crawford County, about 2/3 of Morgan County, and about half of Scott County. Below is a map of the current 9th District.

Indiana's 9th District

Local Candidates with Facebook Pages

Did you know that several of our local candidates already have Facebook pages for their campaigns? Visit, "like", and "share" them to help them get their message out from now until November. We will add them as candidates launch their pages. Also, a shameless plug for our party's own Facebook page as well.

Rachael Armstrong for Prosecutor

Donnie Hussung for County Council

Heidi Sellers for State Representative, District 70

Carl Attwood for Sheriff

Harrison County Democratic Party

Where to vote on Election Day

We are less than two weeks before Election Primary Day on Tuesday, May 6. Polls will be open from 6:00 A.M. to 6:00 P.M. Those in line before 6:00 P.M. will still be allowed to vote. You may want to note that election officials changed polling locations in Franklin, Heth, Jackson, Morgan, Taylor, and Webster Townships. Many of these changes were to polling locations were you may have voted for decades, and many of the new locations may not be as convenient for you to vote. Also, some precincts have been clustered together, which for the precincts at schools, may be traffic nightmares around the time that the buses are coming in and out. This may not be a big problem in the primary when turnout is lower, but with a general election in November it could become a problem. Just as an example- so many precincts were packed into the buildings around the Government Center (the Old Hospital), the police had to direct traffic in the November 2012 Election. We do not want to see voters discouraged from voting because they cannot find a place to park their car. Of course, if you want to avoid these potential problems, check out our post on early and absentee voting: Absentee and Early Voting There is still time to voting absentee and early, but the time is running out!

Here is the new list of precinct locations, along with a map of the precincts in Harrison County. Precincts that have moved are highlighted. 

Harrison County Precinct Map

#	PRECINCT	POLLING LOCATION
1	North Blue River	Blue River Baptist Church, 13520 North Rd.NW,  Depauw, 47115
2	South Blue River	Milltown Housing for the Elderly, 115 Spencer St, Depauw, 47115
3	East Boone	Boone Township Fire House, 10850 s. Hwy 11 SE, Laconia 47135
4	West Boone	Boone Township Fire House, 10850 s. Hwy 11 SE, Laconia 47135
5	Central Franklin	New Life Christian Church, 8090 Tandy Rd. NE, Lanesville, 47136
6	North Franklin	New Life Christian Church, 8090 Tandy Rd. NE, Lanesville, 47136
7	South Franklin	New Life Christian Church, 8090 Tandy Rd. NE, Lanesville, 47136
37	West Franklin	New Life Christian Church, 8090 Tandy Rd. NE, Lanesville, 47136
8	East Harrison	Government Center, 245 Atwood St, Corydon 47112 -  Conference Room C
10	Northeast Harrison	Government Center, 245 Atwood St, Corydon 47112 - Surveyor's Office, 2nd floor
36	Northwest Harrison	Government Center, 245 Atwood St, Corydon 47112 - Assessor's Office, 2nd floor
38	South Harrison	Government Center, 245 Atwood St, Corydon 47112 - SBOA Room, 2nd floor
12	Southeast Harrison	Government Center, 245 Atwood St, Corydon 47112 - Veterans Office
11	Corydon West	CCHS Auxiliary Gym, 375 Country Club Rd, Corydon 47112
35	Corydon East	CCHS Auxiliary Gym, 375 Country Club Rd, Corydon 47112
39	Corydon South	CCHS Auxiliary Gym, 375 Country Club Rd, Corydon 47112
9	North Harrison	Health Department, Ground Level, 241 Atwood St, Corydon 47112
13	Southwest Harrison	Health Department, Ground Level, 241 Atwood St, Corydon 47112
14	West Harrison	Health Department, Ground Level, 241 Atwood St, Corydon 47112
15	East Heth	Heth Washington Elementary, 2450 Heth-Wash. Rd. SW, Central 47110
16	West Heth	Heth Washington Elementary, 2450 Heth-Wash. Rd. SW, Central 47110
32	North Jackson	North Harrison Middle School, 1180 Hwy 64 NW, Ramsey 47166
17	Northeast Jackson	North Harrison Middle School, 1180 Hwy 64 NW, Ramsey 47166
18	Northwest Jackson	North Harrison Middle School, 1180 Hwy 64 NW, Ramsey 47166
19	Southeast Jackson	Community Center, 6120 Main St. NE, Crandall, 47114
20	Southwest Jackson	North Harrison Middle School, 1180 Hwy 64 NW, Ramsey 47166
21	Northeast Morgan	Morgan Elementary, 12225 SR 135 NW, Palmyra 47164
22	Northwest Morgan	Morgan Elementary, 12225 SR 135 NW, Palmyra 47164
23	South Morgan	Morgan Elementary, 12225 SR 135 NW, Palmyra 47164
30	Southwest Morgan	Morgan Elementary, 12225 SR 135 NW, Palmyra 47164
24	Northeast Posey	South Harrison Community Development Corp., 5101 Main St, Elizabeth, 47117
25	Southeast Posey	South Harrison Community Development Corp., 5101 Main St, Elizabeth, 47117
26	West Posey	South Harrison Community Development Corp., 5101 Main St, Elizabeth, 47117
27	North Spencer	Frenchtown Community Center, 7663 Hwy 337 NW, Depauw, 47115
28	South Spencer	Frenchtown Community Center, 7663 Hwy 337 NW, Depauw, 47115
29	Taylor	South Harrison Community Development Corp., 5101 Main St, Elizabeth, 47117
31	Washington	New Amsterdam Townhall, 7563 Main St., Central, 47110
33	East Webster	New Middletown Fire House, 4055 Fire Ln., New Middletown, 47160
34	West Webster	New Middletown Fire House, 4055 Fire Ln., New Middletown, 47160

Fundraiser for Donnie Hussung for Council- Mark Your Calendars

There will be a fundraiser for Donnie Hussung, the Democratic candidate for the Council Council, District 2 on Tuesday, June 10 from 5:30 to 7:30 at the Lanesville Heritage Building. More details to follow. Donnie is unopposed in the primary, but will face Gary Davis in November. District 2 consists of all of Franklin and Jackson Townships. Mark your calenders now to come out and support Donnie Hussung for the County Council!

And while you are at it- "like" and "share" Donnie Hussung's facebook page-

Donnie Hussung for County Council

How to sign up for e-mail updates and Like our New Facebook page

You can sign up for e-mail updates for our website by typing in your e-mail address on the left side of our site. You will then get an e-mail for you to confirm you were the one that sent the request. Don't worry about getting e-mails all the time, you will get one e-mail in the morning that will let you know about any new posts on the site. Sign up and share with your friends to keep in the know with what is going on with the Harrison County Democratic Party!

We also have a new facebook page. "Like" and "Share" the page to help us get our message out!

Harrison County Democratic Party

Courier-Journal Article on District 1 Council Democratic Primary Race

Democrats Glenn Arms, Rodney Elliott, and Kyle S. Nix are vying to take on Republican incumbent Phil Smith in November. The Harrison County Democratic Party does not endorse in primary contests, and will strongly back the winner of this primary. Here is a link to an article about the race in the Louisville Courier-Journal.

Democrats hope to regain Harrison council seat

Harrison County Council District Map

Absentee and Early Voting

The primary election is quickly approaching. There are several contested races in the Democratic Primary, and it is important to show support for the party by requesting a Democratic ballot. The Indiana Primary is Tuesday May 6 from 6:00 A.M. to 6:00 P.M. You will need a photo I.D. to vote. There will also be early voting in the Clerk's Office Monday through Friday from 8:00-4:00, with the office closed from 12:00-1:00 for lunch. It will also be open on the next two Saturdays from 8:00-3:00. The day before the election, the office will only be open from 8:00-12:00. The Clerk's Office is on the 2nd floor of the Courthouse, downtown. You will also need a photo I.D. to vote in the Clerk's Office.

There is also still time to vote absentee. However, the Clerk must receive the application by Monday, April 28 at noon in order to mail out the absentee ballot. The Clerk must receive your ballot back in their office by Election Day. Here is a list of the things that would allow you to vote absentee:

1. You have a specific, reasonable expectation that you will be absent from the county on Election Day during the entire 12 hours that the polls are open (6 am until 6 pm).
2. You have a disability.
3. You are at least 65 years of age.
4. You will have official election duties outside of your voting precinct.
5. You are scheduled to work at your regular place of employment during the entire 12 hours that the polls are open.
6. You will be confined due to illness or injury or you will be caring for an individual confined due to illness or injury during the entire 12 hours that the polls are open.
7. You are prevented from voting because of a religious discipline or religious holiday during the entire 12 hours that the polls are open.
8. You are a participant in the state's address confidentiality program.
9. You are a member of the military or a public safety officer.

Here is the link to print out an absentee application.

Indiana Absentee Application

Fill it out and mail it to:

Harrison Co. Circuit Court Clerk

Courthouse, Room 203

300 North Capitol Avenue

Corydon, IN 47112-1155

Happy Easter!

The Harrison County Democratic Party wishes everyone a Happy Easter this year!

Profiles of Contested Democratic Primary Races for Township Offices

The Corydon Democrat has published answers to questionnaires from candidates from contested races for Township Trustee and Advisory Board. Here are the contested races, with links provided. Please note that the Harrison County Democratic Party does not endorse in primary contests.

Franklin Township Advisory Board Candidates: David Brengman, Harold Scott, Charlie Sell, and Dale (Chip) White

Jackson Township Trustee Candidates: Joe Martin and Jeremy Zabel

Jackson Township Advisory Board Candidates: Robert Morris, Fred Naegele, Jeanne Schilmiller Schroeder, Michael Schroeder

Morgan Township Advisory Board Candidates: Donald Baylor, Michael Book, Michael Farris, Kenneth Jacobi, Danny Schroeder, Adam Uhl

Spencer Township Trustee Candidates: Curtis Brown, Kyle Byrne, Aaron Scott, Susie Flock Weigle

Heidi Sellers Event a Success!

From Heidi Sellers:

A BIG BIG Thank you to the great democrats in Harrison County for a terrific meet and greet tonight! Great food, great friends, and over $3200 in donations! Wow!

We have a link to her facebook page below. "Like" Heidi's page to keep the momentum going into November and add a dose of common sense to the General Assembly from a classroom teacher who supports public education and working families! 

Heidi Cade Sellers for State Representative, District 70 

And while you are on facebook, "like" our new facebook page for the Harrison County Democratic Party to keep up on the latest news and happenings. 

Harrison County Democratic Party  

Congratulations to the Clinton Family!

If you haven't heard, Chelsea Clinton, at a forum with her mother, announced that her and her husband, Marc Mezvinsky are expecting their first child later this year. Congratulations to them, and their proud grandparents, Bill and Hillary Clinton! There is a link to an article and Bill and Hillary's tweets.

Chelsea Clinton Expecting First Child

Bill Clinton

Excited to add a new line to my Twitter bio...grandfather-to-be! @hillaryclinton and I are so happy for Chelsea and Marc!

4:08 PM - 17 Apr 2014

Hillary Clinton

My most exciting title yet: Grandmother-To-Be! @billclinton and I are thrilled that Chelsea and Marc are expecting their first child!

  4:13 PM - 17 Apr 2014

 

The Coverage Gap in Indiana

Unlike all of our neighboring states, Indiana declined to accept the expansion of Medicaid. According to the non-partisan Kaiser Family Foundation, 181,930 people will fall into a coverage gap thanks to Indiana declining to accept federal money for Medicaid expansion. These people in the gap are those that make too little qualify for subsidies in the exchange, but too much to qualify the existing Medicaid system. Gov. Pence is trying to get a waiver for an alternate plan, but it would not cover as many people versus simply accepting the federal funds. Let's make sure we elect people to the General Assembly which will take a close look at seeing these Hoosiers get covered. For those that have insurance now, why should you care? These people currently go the emergency room for care, which we all pay for through higher bills for health care.

The Coverage Gap: Uninsured Poor Adults in States that Do Not Expand Medicaid

Source: Kaiser Family Foundation

Heidi Sellers Event on Thursday

Don't forget Heidi Sellers will have a meet and greet Thursday, April 17 at the Leora Brown School in Corydon at 400 Summit Street from 6:00-8:00 P.M. Refreshments will be served. She is our candidate for St. Rep. in District 70. She is a teacher in Clark County, and she will fight in Indianapolis for public education and working families. This will be an opportunity to meet Heidi and listen to her positions on the important issues facing Indiana.

Get updates from Heidi by liking her facebook page: Heidi Cade Sellers for Indiana State Representative District 70

                                               Heidi Sellers and Glenda Ritz, State Superintendent of Public Instruction

Profiles of Candidates for the County Council, District 1

The Corydon Democrat printed a questionnaire it gave to the candidates for the Harrison County Council, District 1, which includes all of Blue River, Morgan and Spencer Townships. Also included in the district is the Northwest precinct in Harrison Township. The candidates for the Democratic nomination are Glenn Arms, Rodney Elliott, and Kyle S. Nix. The winner will take on first term member Phil Smith. The Harrison County Democratic Party does not endorse any candidate in the primary. In District 2, which is Franklin and Jackson Townships, Lanesville School Board member Donnie Hussung is the sole Democratic candidate, while in District 3, which is most of Harrison Township, two-term Councilman and respected business and community leader Gordon Pendleton is also unopposed.

Here is a link to the article:

3 Seek Democratic Bid in Council Race.

Indiana Democrats Push for Equal Pay for Women

Democrats across the country, and in particular the State of Indiana pushed for laws to guarantee equal pay for equal work for women. In the U.S. Senate, Republicans blocked even having a debate on a bill to make it easier for women to show disparity in pay. Sen. Joe Donnelly (D-Indiana) voted to proceed, while Sen. Dan Coats (R-Indiana) voted against proceeding. Here in Indiana, Rep. Linda Lawson (D-Hammond) tried to get an amendment to simply set up a commission to study this issue. However, Republicans in the State House blocked this amendment. Take a look at these two articles on the issue.

Democrats: Indiana Needs To Do More On Equal Pay

Senate GOP Blocks Debate on Equal Pay Bill

Re-Elect Richard Young for State Senate

The Courier-Journal and Corydon Democrat have recently featured articles on the Republican primary for the State Senate in District 47. No matter what the outcome of that race, the Harrison County Democratic Party has always supported our Senator, Richard Young, and will continue to do so in 2014. He has done an excellent job representing us since he took over for Frank O'Bannon, and will continue to do so for the next four years!

To learn more about Sen. Young and the work he does for us in Indianapolis, you can visit his State Senate webpage: Senator Richard Young

Senator Young also has a facebook page for his Senate office. "Like" Senator Young's page to get updates on what is going on in Indianapolis. State Senator Richard Young, Jr.

Sen. Richard Young

Lee Hamilton Headlines 9th District Democratic Event

The 9th District Democratic Party hosted "An Evening with Lee" this weekend featuring longtime Congressman Lee Hamilton. Several Democrats from Harrison County attended the dinner, held in New Albany at the Grand Theater. U.S. Senator Joe Donnelly and State Supt. of Public Instruction Glenda Ritz were also in attendance. Former Congressman Baron Hill summed up what everyone in the room, and throughout the district were thinking, "We need more Lee Hamiltons in Washington". The News and Tribune has an excellent write-up on the event.

http://www.newsandtribune.com/clarkcounty/x1233048494/Local-Democrats-host-An-Evening-with-Lee-in-New-Albany

Former Rep. Lee Hamilton