Indiana Results
According to the Associated Press, Donald Trump won Indiana. The call was made at 7:00 p.m. Mike Braun was also called as Indiana governor by AP. Indiana Representative Sue Errington is the only Democratic candidate to win in Delaware County, according to Delaware County General Election Results for 2024.
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Delaware County Results
President and Vice President of the U.S.
Donald Trump and J.D. Vance (Republican) - 56.81 percent
Kamala Harris and Tim Walz (Democrat) - 41.08 percent
United States Senator
Jim Banks (Republican) - 56.82 percent
Valerie McCray (Democrat) - 40.29 percent
Andrew Horning (Libertarian) - 2.87 percent
Governor and Lieutenant Governor
Mike Braun and Micah Beckwith (Republican) - 49.86 percent
Jennifer McCormick and Terry Goodin (Democrat) - 45.66 percent
Donald Rainwater and Tonya Hudson (Libertarian) - 4.46 percent
Attorney General
Todd Rokita (Republican) - 55.81 percent
Destiny Wells (Democrat) - 44.19 percent
U.S. Representative - District 5
Victoria Spartz (Republican) - 54.46 percent
Deborah A. Pickett (Democrat) - 40.00 percent
Lauri Shillings (Libertarian) - 2.74 percent
Robby Slaughter (Independent) - 2.78 percent
State Representative - District 33
John (J.D.) Prescott (Republican) - 70.46 percent
John E. Bartlett (Democrat) - 29.54 percent
State Representative - District 34
Susan Dillon (Republican) - 44.92 percent
Sue Errington (Democrat) - 55.08 percent
State Representative - District 35
Elizabeth Rowray (Republican) - 69.42 percent
Philip G. Gift (Democrat) - 30.58 percent
Judge of 46th Circuit Court No. 2
Andrew J. Ramirez (Republican) - 55.92 percent
Kimberly S. Dowling (Democrat) - 44.08 percent
Judge of 46th Circuit Court No. 3
Doug Mawhorr (Republican) - 100 percent
County Treasurer
Bradley Polk (Republican) -100 percent
County Surveyor
Tom Borchers (Republican) - 100 percent
County Commissioner - District 1
Stephen Brand (Republican) - 57.94 percent
Ashley N. Wright - 42.06 percent
County Commissioner - District 2
Sherry K. Riggin (Republican) - 100 percent
County Council At-Large
Bradley T. Bookout (R) - 24.13 percent
Jessica Piper (R) - 23.41 percent
Eugene Whitehead (R) - 19.21 percent
Chris Musick (D) - 17.62 percent
Roger Overbey (D) - 15.63 percent
Yorktown Town Council - District 2
Nanci Sears Perry (R) - 100 percent
Yorktown Town Council - District 3
Chris Greene (R) - 100 percent
Yorktown Town Council - District 5
Marta Guinn (R) - 66.28 percent
Spencer Rutherford (D) - 33.72 percent
Cowan Community School Board
James Allen Brooks Jr. (NP) - 51.75 percent
Charles Jones (NP) - 48.25 percent
Daleville Community School Board
Kip A. Corn (NP) - 33.04 percent
Joesph Kaelin (NP) - 31.94 percent
Vickie Rees (NP) - 35.03 percent
Delaware Community School Board At-Large
John P. Adams (NP) - 100 percent
Delaware Community School Board - Hamilton Township
Jacob M. Case (NP) - 100 percent
Liberty-Perry Community School Board - Liberty Township
Kevin G. Nemyer (NP) - 100 percent
Liberty-Perry Community School Board - Perry Township
Gene H. Ferris (NP) - 42.57 percent
Kara Wulff (NP) - 57.43 percent
Wes-Del Community School Board - Harrison Township
Cary L. Malchow (NP) - 55.82 percent
Gary Rooker (NP) - 44.18 percent
Wes-Del Community School Board - Washington Township
Robert Sherman Todd III (NP) - 42.60 percent
Shane A. Willliams (NP) - 57.40 percent
Yorktown Community School Board
Jason M. Brooks (NP) - 31.73 percent
Dustin L. Ford - 29.06 percent
Ashley Gillespie (NP) - 39.22 percent
According to the Delaware County General Election Results for 2024, 44,229 people cast a ballot in Delaware County, even with 76,488 registered voters in the county. Compared to the 2020 Election Summary Report, there were 4,609 less voters and 7,173 less registered voters for this year's election in Delaware County.
Looking at Indiana as a whole, General Election Turnout and Registration in 2022 showed that while nearly 4.8 million Hoosiers registered to vote in the election, only about 1.9 million cast a ballot.
Editor-in-chief Kate Farr contributed to this brief.
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Polls have closed in Delaware County
Polling sites closed at 6 p.m. in Delaware County. The fairgrounds location had two student judges who talked about their experience after working the polls, Jamar Clark and Sadie Hannah.
Clark heard about the opportunity to participate as a poll worker in exchange for excused attendance via Hoosier Hall Pass through one of his teacher sat Muncie Central High School.
“I’m like, ‘I get paid $150, so I might as well do it,’” Clark said.
Clark said when the polls first opened, it was busy. In his memory, there were about 45 people waiting outside before the polls opened. Clark said with how the flow of the day went, it would get busy, slow, then steady.
Hannah was working the polls for a small project she was doing for school.
Hannah talked about how the inspector at the site was a great inspector and allowed both judges to try a bit of everything.
“She let us do a little taste of everything in the election poll process,” Hannah said.
Both of the students said they would work the polls again and how they both felt like they gained new knowledge.
All polls closed in Indiana at 6 p.m. Students interested in learning about the Hoosier Hall Pass program for future years can learn more online.
Reporter Shelby Anderson contributed to this brief.
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Avondale Church Poll Closing
As the polls closed at 6 p.m. today at Avondale United Methodist Church, local voters reflected on why they casted their ballots and what they hope for the future.
For 56-year-old John Whitmire, voting is simply part of his routine — a “daily duty” he has performed since he was 18.
“No different than normal,” Whitmire said of his experience today.
Whitmire expressed concern about political leadership in the country, noting that his motivation included “making sure Kamala Harris doesn’t [become] president.”
21-year-old Muncie resident Darla Tench took advantage of early voting last week. Even though she had already cast her ballot, Tench came out today to support the democratic process.
“I’m just hoping to have my voice heard,” she said, describing her hope for what’s best for the country.
For Trench, financial issues and the value of “generalized freedom” are top priorities.
Reflecting on her experience as a young voter, she added, “I feel pretty good having the option to be able to [vote].”
Associate News Editor Meghan Braddy contributed to this brief.
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Afternoon voters ready to voice their vote
Muncie residents waited around 20 minutes at Avondale United Methodist Church this afternoon to vote in the general election, each bringing different perspectives and personal motivations. Among them is 85-year-old Sharon Sumner, who has been voting since she was 21 and describes the right to vote as “one of the most important things I’ve ever done in my life.”
“I’ve never missed a chance to vote in my life,” Sumner said, citing women’s rights as a priority for her this election. Sumner also expressed anxiety about “certain candidates,” noting that, in her opinion, “it’s a very important election.”
Echoing that sentiment, 57-year-old Muncie resident Theresa Green explained that her decision to vote is driven by concerns for the country’s current state.
“This is a very important year to vote,” Green said. “I am so worried about the state of our country right now.”
For Green, key issues include immigration, economic challenges and job losses from the COVID-19 pandemic. She also highlighted recent changes in her social security benefits and rising inflation as major worries.
“We have to depend on other countries for our oil and gas, which we could totally get right here,” she said.
Like Sumner, Green believes that her faith is a source of guidance, saying she “just pray[s] and try[s] to leave it in God’s hands.”
First-time voter Brenda Foy, a 19-year-old Muncie resident, talked about why she decided to vote. Foy mentioned how she has wanted former President Donald Trump to be the next president since his candidacy four years ago.
“I'm kind of really passionate about that. So, I really wanted to make sure that [I] could cancel out as many votes or whatever the hell they say nowadays,” she said.
Foy anticipates that, regardless of the outcome of this election, people will be upset, and she believes riots will happen.
“It doesn't matter who wins at this point, as long as we just stand peaceful,” Foy said.
Another first-time voter at Avondale United Methodist Church was 31-year-old Gary Murphy. The reason he came out to vote was to express his opinion and show that he cares for his country.
“I think it's important for us to vote. It's our country. We need to make sure that we're making the best decisions for our country,” Murphy said.
Murphy also mentioned some issues he cares about, including inflation, which is “getting a little out of hand.” He wants someone in office who will try to help bring it down.
“I'm hoping that Donald J. Trump wins. I think he's our best candidate for us right now for the lower-income people. I think he's the best option,” Murphy said.
31-year-old Muncie resident Adam Boyatt has been voting since 2012. Boyatt voted in this election because he believes it's “important.”
“I think that it's our right as citizens to come in and do it,” Boyatt said. "... I care about equal rights for everyone. I care about making sure everyone has healthcare if they need it. Those are probably the big two ones for me.”
27-year-old voter Hannah Epperson shared some of the issues she cares for, such as equal rights. She also wants people not to have to worry about getting basic needs, like insurance or trying to get a house, but rather just enjoying life.
“I just want whoever becomes president to stick to their word and be able to provide this country a good life,” Epperson said.
Polls in Delaware County will remain open until 6:00 p.m. tonight. For those still wanting to cast their ballot, you can find your voting information online at indianavoters.in.gov.
Reporter Shelby Anderson and Associate News Editor Meghan Braddy contributed to this brief.
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Voting continues this afternoon; voters continue to share their voice through their vote
A handful of voters came through W. Riverside’s First Presbyterian Church to cast their vote in the 2024 Presidential Election and several local-level elections Nov 5. during the mid-afternoon lunch rush.
Kay Simmers, an inspector at the polling site, said voter turnout rates amid this election have been better than in the previous 15 years she’s volunteered as a poll worker. To her, voting is important because it ensures one’s involvement in government.
Kira Frieson visited the polls with her friends, Shelby Sears and Hannah Sparks. The trio had what Frieson called a “voting party” to dispel the “social stigma” surrounding voting in today’s political climate.
“Voting determines my future,” Sears said. She attends Ball State University as a third-year education major, so she was largely driven to vote because of the consistent turmoil surrounding education reform across the country. “I want to have a say in what goes on [in the government].”
Her sentiments were shared by Sparks, who said, “I think it's very important to vote, especially as a woman in America, and with everything going on, such as Roe v Wade being overturned. I think it's very important to vote so your voice can be heard.”
The highly anticipated election has prompted some, like Jeffery Perkins, to go against their party. “I’m a registered Democrat, have been all my life, but I'm voting Republican,” Perkins said. “Our country needs a change for the better.”
Voting is a civic right for everyone in America.
“I’m just one vote. Everybody has their own opinions,” Perkins said.
News Editor Katherine Hill contributed to this brief.
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For more information about where to cast your vote, to check your registration status and to learn about voting in the state, visit indianavoters.in.gov.
The Ball State Daily News will be covering the elections throughout the day to provide updates as they become available, as well as to provide information on results as they become available.
For comments, contact the Daily News via email at editor@bsudailynews.com.
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