Wells County Republican Party Announces Caucus to Fill Jefferson Township Trustee Vacancy
Bluffton, IN – The Wells County Republican Party has announced it will hold a caucus to fill a vacancy in the office of Jefferson Township Trustee. The vacancy follows the retirement of current Trustee Larry Heckber, effective August 31, 2025.
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 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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