The Wells County Republican Party will hold a caucus to fill a vacancy in the Office of Mayor for the City of Bluffton. The caucus will occur on Monday, July 14, 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 the city limits of Bluffton, Indiana

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

To be eligible for consideration, candidates must file a Declaration of Candidacy (Form CEB-5) with both the Wells County Clerk and 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/

The Wells County Republican Party encourages interested and qualified individuals to consider this important opportunity to serve the Bluffton community.

For more information or to submit questions, please contact the Wells County Republican Party.

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