Helmer, Zeiner both seeking re-election

Two incumbents for county office recently added their names to the ballot for the Tuesday, May 7 primary election.

Republican Commissioner Tom Helmer is seeking his second term in District 3. Meanwhile, Coroner Todd Zeiner is seeking his first full term, as he is currently serving out the remainder of Jon Myers’ term, having been appointed in December.

Other Republicans who already filed to appear on the ballot include three men for the District 1 commissioner position — Andy Beck, David Fuhrman and Don Hatfield. Current Commissioner David Berry intends to retire when his term ends on Dec. 31.

Stephanie Campbell, meanwhile, is seeking another term on the Putnam County council. There are actually three at-large council positions on the ballot this year, with veteran councilmen Phil Gick and Larry Parker having to seek yet filed for another term.

Additionally, Auditor Kristina Berish is currently the only candidate for her current position. Likewise, Karrie Minor remains the only candidate for county treasurer. Current Treasurer Cathy Minnick is term limited.

The filing period for the primary runs through noon on Tuesday, Feb. 9. Potential candidates for county or township office may stop by the Voter Registration Office on the second floor of the Putnam County Courthouse or download the forms from the Indiana Secretary of State website, www.in.gov/sos.

Anyone with questions regarding candidate packets may call the Putnam County Voter Registration Office at 655-1538.