Pulaski County Republicans

Five of the ten candidates running for the three available at-large Pulaski County Council seats took to the podium to debate the issues on Wednesday, April 3 at One Eyed Jack’s Celebration Station.

County council candidates participate in debate

Half of the candidates running for three at-large Pulaski County Council seats took to the debate stage Wednesday night to discuss a number of pressing county issues. The debate was hosted by the Pulaski County Republican Party at One Eyed Jack's Celebration Station on April 3. There are no...

Behny retires as coroner

Pulaski County Coroner John Behny has announced his retirement at the end of the year. Republican chairman Dan Murphy said he received notification of Behny’s retirement on Nov. 25. Because there are a few years left of Behny’s term a Republican caucus will be held. Murphy said he has 30 days...

Lynn Wilder, who is acting as interim county clerk, led JoLynn Behny Johnston in the oath of office on Dec. 19, a day after she was appointed to the position during a Republican caucus.

Behny Johnston named clerk

Six candidates vied for the Pulaski County Clerk position but only one could be named to the position during a caucus on Dec. 18. Republican chairman Daniel Murphy said the caucus went well with about 60 people in attendance to support their favorite candidate and JoLynn Behny Johnston was the...

Pulaski County Republican Chairman Dan Murphy thanked all those who attended the swearing in ceremony of the newly elected officials on Dec. 12 in the superior courtroom. Murphy was one of the elected officials who took an oath of office. He also thanked those who are taking the time to make a difference by being an elected official.

County officials-elect ready for new year

Caucus to be held for clerk position

With the passing of Pulaski County Clerk Christi Hoffa, a caucus will be held to decide who will serve the remainder of this year and the next term. Hoffa, 38, passed away on Nov. 20, leaving behind a family of three and numerous friends. Hoffa began her career as clerk after a caucus was held Nov...

County party chairmen appoint new election board members

A new appointment by the Democratic Party and a resignation by the Republican Party appointment is causing a bit of a stir with the election board members. Around July 9, Democratic Party Chairman Doug Denton announced that Laura Bailey would no longer be representing the party on the election...

Pulaski Superior Court Judge Crystal Brucker Kocher officially swore in Mike McClure as the new commissioner for District 3, Tuesday evening.

McClure chosen to fill third commissioner seat

The Republican Precinct Committeemen didn’t take long to decide who would be the next commissioner during a caucus on Aug. 29. The caucus lasted less than an hour and it took only two rounds for 12 of the 15 precinct committeemen to chose John “Mike” McClure as the next commissioner. “I was...

A handful of candidates along with their family members and supporters gathered at the Pulaski County Courthouse to witness how the votes stacked up on Tuesday. Republicans took center stage and swept the elections for the county.

Republicans sweep Pulaski County

With a majority of the voters in Pulaski County registering as Republicans, it came as no surprise who won the elections in Pulaski County. On Tuesday, many in the state expected Republican candidates such as Donald Trump, Todd Young and Jackie Walorski to win. At a local level some contested...