Wells County Republican Party Announces Caucus to Fill Bluffton City Council District 4 Vacancy

Bluffton, IN – The Wells County Republican Party has announced it 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 by visiting wells.gop/contact.

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

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