Nov. 8 is midterm elections for all counties, including Delaware County. When people gear up to go to the polls, they will be voting for several positions, and some of the top ones are in the U.S. Senate and House of Representatives, as well as the Indiana Secretary of State. Here is an overview of the candidates for these positions, including what party they represent, where they're from and some of the policies outlined in their campaign.
US SENATE
Todd Young
Republican
3885 Shady Pointe Row
Greenwood, IN 46143
Reduce federal spending to battle inflation
Funding to secure our border
Confirm judges onto the Supreme Court with strong reliance on the Constitution
Supports law enforcement
Pro-life and defunding Planned Parenthood
Protecting the Second Amendment
Supports veterans and small business
For more specific information on his stances, visit here.
Thomas M. McDermott Jr.
Democratic
7134 Knickerbocker Pkwy
Hammond, IN 46323
Reproductive rights – wants to codify Roe v. Wade
Health care affordability
Supporting veterans, small business and education
Gun rights – preventing AR15s from being used
Campaign finance and election reform
Protecting air and climate, and clean energy manufacturing jobs
Legalizing cannabis
Groups who endorse him:
For more specific information on his stances, visit here
James M. Sceniak
Libertarian
2651 Fraiser Fir Drive
Greenwood, IN 46143
Making vaccines not mandated
Descheduling cannabis
Veteran medical care
Against deficit spending and inflation
Criminal justice reform
Focusing on mental health with gun violence
Supports adoption and foster care to prevent abortion
For more specific information on his stances, visit here.
INDIANA SECRETARY OF STATE
Diego Morales
Republican
3725 Roxbury Ct
Indianapolis, IN 46226
Ensure free and fair elections
Supports a thriving economy
Protecting the right to vote
For more specific information on his stances, visit here.
Destiny Wells
Democratic
2014 Alvord St
Indianapolis, IN 46202
Ensure free and fair elections
National security
Supports entrepreneurship and small business, including those with a focus on cannabis
For more specific information on her stances, visit here.
Jeffrey Maurer
Libertarian
1058 Saratoga Cir
Carmel, IN 46280
Training for election officials, tracking election votes and complete independent audits for all counties
Supports small businesses and fighting inflation
Legalize cannabis
For more specific information on his stances, visit here.
U.S. HOUSE OF REPS DISTRICT 5
Victoria Spartz
Republican
101 Natasha Dr
Noblesville, IN 46062
Cut government spending to reduce national debt
Modify legal immigration process to better serve national interest and create a more robust work visa program
Protect the 2nd Amendment
For more specific information on her stances, visit here.
Jeanine Lee Lake
Democratic
5300 N. Co. Rd. 500 W.
Muncie, IN 47304
Reduce the cost of prescription drugs and reduce cost of premiums without reducing quality of benefits
Combat climate change
Provide resources and opportunities for veterans
For more specific information on her stances, visit here.
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