Gary McDaniel, currently a member of the Greenfield City Council, files paperwork to run for the Hancock County Board of Commissioners.
GREENFIELD – The filing period for 2022 elections is now open, with candidates having until February 4 to declare their intention to run in the primary election of a major party. Those interested in running can file paperwork at the county Election Office, located on the second floor of the Hancock County Courthouse.
Candidates began filing paperwork to run on the morning of Wednesday, January 5. First in line were Gary McDaniel, who is running for county commissioner in the Republican primary against incumbent Marc Huber, and county recorder Marcia Moore, who is running for reelection.
Offices that will be on the ballot for the primary election include county prosecutor, clerk of courts, county sheriff, auditor, assessor, surveyor, and recorder; county commissioner for district 2 and council members for districts 1, 2, 3, and 4; three seats on the board of each township in the county; two seats on the Fortville town council; and two seats on the McCordsville town council. The race for US Senator will also be on the ballot along with those for Indiana state representative in districts 53, 57 and 88.
The primary election will be held on May 3. To vote in the primaries, voters will need to register by April 4.
On the November ballot, ballots will include the general elections for those races along with nonpartisan races for secretary of state, state auditor, state treasurer and local school board seats.
Independent or minor party candidates have until June 30 to file to run in the general election, which will take place November 8.