The January 2026 Breakfast will take place on Saturday, January 10 at 8:00am and is sponsored by the Wells County Republican Central Committee.

Candidates wishing to run in the 2026 elections may begin filing at the Wells County Clerk’s office on Wednesday, January 7, 2026 at 8:00am.

Candidates have until Friday, February 6, 2026 at 12:00pm to file their candidacy.

For more information, please contact the Wells County Clerk’s Office.

The Wells County Republican Party has announced plans to conduct a caucus to fill a vacancy on the Jefferson Township Advisory Board. The vacancy was created following the resignation of Tim Baker, effective December 19, 2025.

The caucus is scheduled for Monday, January 5, 2026, at 6:30 PM. It will be held at the Wells County Republican Headquarters, located at 125 S Johnson St in Bluffton.

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 Jefferson Township, Wells County

• Meet all requirements to hold the office of Township Advisory Board as outlined in the Indiana Code

Interested candidates are required to file a Declaration of Candidacy, Form CEB-5, with Caucus Chairman Preston T. Wright no later than 72 hours prior to the caucus. Completed forms should be submitted by email to caucus@wells.gop. The CEB-5 form may be accessed online through the Indiana Secretary of State’s website at https://www.in.gov/sos/elections/election-administrators-portal/election-forms/.

The Wells County Republican Party encourages qualified individuals prepared to serve to participate in this process and help ensure a smooth and stable future for the township.

Additional information and inquiries may be directed to the Wells County Republican Party through its website at wells.gop/contact.

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

Mark your calendars for the 2025 Wells County Republican Christmas celebration on Thursday, December 18, 2025. This year’s celebration will be hosted at the home of Seth & Cari Whicker.

The deadline to RSVP is December 8. RSVP by clicking here.

The Wells County Republican Party will be participating in the Parlor City Christmas Goodie Walk on Saturday, December 13.

For more details, visit the Parlor City Christmas Facebook page or website.

The December 2025 Breakfast will take place on Saturday, December 6 at 8:00am and is sponsored by Rep. Matt Lehman & Sen. Travis Holdman.

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.

Mark your calendars! The Wells County GOP Women’s Group will be having its annual “Thankmas” Celebration on November 20.

To RSVP, please email Jen Whicker.

For more information on the Wells County GOP Women’s Group, click here.

The November 2025 Breakfast will take place on Saturday, November 1 at 8:00am and is sponsored by the Wells County Assessor, Surveyor, & Treasurer.

The City of Bluffton will be hosting its annual Boo In Bluffton trick-or-treating event on Friday, October 31, 2025, from 5-6pm. The Wells County Republican Party will be handing out candy at our Headquarters.

Bluffton NOW will be hosting its annual Downtown Bluffton Chili Cook Off on Saturday, October 4, 2025, from 5-7pm. The Wells County Republican Party will be participating in the event. Tickets can be purchased from Bluffton NOW. The event starts at the Parlor City Plaza. For more details, visit Bluffton NOW’s website or Facebook page.

The October 2025 Breakfast will take place on Saturday, October 4 at 8:00am and is sponsored by Bluffton City Councilmembers from Districts 1, 2, 3, and 4.

The Wells County Republican Party will hold two caucuses on Tuesday, September 30, 2025, to fill vacancies in the offices of Ossian Town Clerk-Treasurer and Jefferson Township Advisory Board.

The first caucus will take place at 7:00 PM to fill the vacancy created by the resignation of Carolyn Bertsch, effective September 5, 2025. The second caucus will immediately follow at 7:05 PM or upon the conclusion of the first caucus, whichever is later, to fill a vacancy on the Jefferson Township Advisory Board. This vacancy follows the resignation of AJ Springer, effective August 31, 2025, after he was selected at a prior caucus to serve as Jefferson Township Trustee.

Both caucuses will be held at the Jefferson Township Trustee’s Office, 1645 Hillcrest Dr, Ossian, IN 46777.

Candidates interested in being considered for either 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 applicable district: Town of Ossian for the Clerk-Treasurer position or Jefferson Township for the Advisory Board position

• Meet all requirements to hold the respective office 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/

As Ossian and Jefferson Township prepare for these transitions, the Wells County Republican Party encourages qualified individuals to step forward in service to their 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.

The Wells County Republicans will be walking in the Bluffton Street Fair’s Industrial Parade.

Lineup will take place on South Main Street at 5:00pm, and the parade is set to start at 6:00pm.

Please join us to support our party & candidates.

If you would like to carry a flag, walk as a candidate/campaign, or if you have any questions, please contact us.

The Wells County Republicans will be walking in the Bluffton Street Fair’s Grand Opening parade.

Lineup will take place on South Main Street at 6:00pm, and the parade is set to start at 7:00pm.

Please join us to support our party & candidates.

If you would like to carry a flag, walk as a candidate/campaign, or if you have any questions, please contact us.

The Wells County Republicans will be walking in the Ossian Days parade.

Lineup is at 4:00pm, and the parade is set to start at 5:00pm.

Please join us to support our party & candidates. If you would like to carry a flag, walk as a candidate/campaign, or if you have any questions, please contact us.

We are thrilled to have nationally recognized conservative commentator and entertainer Chad Prather headline our seventh annual Reagan Rally on Saturday, September 6!

Ticket sales are now closed.

The VIP Reception is from 4:45-5:30 PM, and dinner begins at 5:30 PM.

Thank you to our sponsors:

Pit Master

• Blake & Fawn Gerber

• Senator Travis Holdman

• Upstate Alliance of REALTORS

Grill Master

• Prosecutor Colin Andrews

• Representative Matt Lehman

• Zach Rodgers

• AJ Springer

• Stutzman for Congress

• Commissioner Michael Vanover

• Seth & Cari Whicker

BBQ Boss

• Jeff & Sharon Espich

• Councilman Josh Hunt

• Chip Swindell for Sheriff

• George & Dianne Witwer

The Wells County Republican Party will hold a caucus to fill a vacancy in the office of Jefferson Township Trustee. The caucus will take place on Thursday, August 21, 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 Jefferson Township, Wells County

• Meet all requirements to hold the office of Township Trustee 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/

As Jefferson Township prepares for this transition, the Wells County Republican Party invites responsible and qualified individuals to help ensure a smooth and stable future for the township.

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.

The August 2025 Breakfast will take place on Saturday, August 2 at 8:00am and is sponsored by the Wells County Council members.

The Wells County Republican Party will hold a caucus to fill a vacancy on the Bluffton City Council for District 4. The caucus will take place on Saturday, July 26, 2025, at 9:00 AM 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 District 4 of the City of Bluffton

• Meet all requirements to hold the office of City Councilmember 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 opportunity to serve their community through elected office.

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.

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.

The Wells County Republicans will be walking in the Wells County 4-H parade.

Lineup is at 9:30am in the south parking lot of Bluffton Regional Medical Center. The parade starts at 10am.

If you would like to carry a flag or walk with us, please contact us.

The July 2025 Breakfast will take place on Saturday, July 12 at 8:00am and is sponsored by the Wells County Coroner, Prosecutor, & Sheriff.

NOTE: This month’s breakfast is on the second Saturday due to Independence Day.

Save the date! The GOP Women’s Group will be visiting the Lemler Farm for a tour. For more information and to RSVP, contact Jen Whicker by clicking here.

Current elected officials are invited to join the central committee for its quarterly Lunch & Listen event. This is an invite-only event. Invitees will receive an invite in their email.

The June 2025 Breakfast will take place on Saturday, June 7 at 8:00am and is sponsored by the Wells County Auditor, Clerk, & Recorder.

The GOP Women’s Group will meet at 5:30pm at headquarters for a special self defense training. For more information and to RSVP, contact Jen Whicker by clicking here.

The May 2025 Breakfast will take place on Saturday, May 3 at 8:00am and is sponsored by the Wells County Commissioners.

The April 2025 Breakfast will take place on Saturday, April 5 at 8:00am and is sponsored by the Bluffton District 5 & At-Large Councilmembers.

The GOP Women’s Group will meet at 6pm at the Wells County Public Library for a tour. For more information and to RSVP, contact Jen Whicker by clicking here.