The Wells County Republican Party will hold a caucus to fill the vacancy for the office of Wells County Coroner. The caucus will take place on Monday, December 1, 2025, at 7:00 PM at the Wells County Republican Headquarters, 125 S Johnson St, Bluffton, IN.

Candidates interested in being considered for the position must meet the following qualifications:

• Be a “Qualified Primary Republican” as defined by Indiana Republican State Committee Rule 1-24, meaning a voter who cast a Republican Party ballot at the two most recent primary elections in Indiana in which the voter voted, and who is a Republican in Good-Standing

• Reside within Wells County

• Meet all requirements to hold the office of coroner as outlined in the Indiana Code

To be eligible for consideration, candidates must file a Declaration of Candidacy (Form CEB-5) with the Caucus Chairman, Preston T. Wright, no later than 72 hours prior to the caucus. The CEB-5 form is available online at: https://www.in.gov/sos/elections/election-administrators-portal/election-forms/

Until a new coroner is selected, the office will continue to operate under the leadership of Chief Deputy Coroner Hilarie Gaskill, ensuring uninterrupted service to the community.

For more information or to submit questions, please contact the Wells County Republican Party by visiting wells.gop/contact.

The Wells County Republican Party does not endorse candidates in primaries or caucuses for local positions.