Who's running in the counties in and around Evansville?

INDIANA (WEHT) – Eyewitness News is keeping track of who is filing for what position within the the four counties of Warrick, Vanderburgh, Gibson and Posey.

VANDERBURGH COUNTY

Cheryl Musgrave – Filed January 4

Cheryl Musgrave is running for mayor of Evansville.

According to her campaign website, Musgrave’s leadership attracted a $40 million investment from AT&T to bring high-speed fiber internet access to unincorporated county residents. Musgrave says the Vanderburgh County Commissioners received the 2022 Outstanding Team Effort award from the Association of Indiana County Commissioners.

Her website states Musgrave and the Vanderburgh County Commissioners negotiated a new agreement with the FOP that will increase deputies’ pay by 33 percent over the next four years, after seeing Vanderburgh County sheriff’s deputies were once among the lowest paid law enforcement officers in the region.

Among her other accomplishments, she worked toward massive upgrades to Green River Road and Burdette Park, abandoned properties were finally maintained and sold, and got rid of barriers to getting paperwork for properties that had “red flags.”

She is with the Republican Party.

Caine Alexander Helmer – Filed January 9

Caine Alexander Helmer is running for mayor of Evansville.

Helmer has created an exploratory committee for Evansville mayor. Helmer says his three main platforms encompass mental health, affordable housing and education, with his secondary issues including improvements to the welfare system in the city and a desire to attempt to lower the cost of living in Evansville.

This is Helmer’s first time running for political office. Helmer works for an area retail store. He says he studied to become a nurse, but he was met with obstacles that shaped his platform for mayor.

He is with the Republican party.

Natalie Rascher – Filed January 9

Natalie Rascher filed for mayor.

She is with the Republican party.

Mary Allen – Filed January 9

Mary Allen filed for City Council.

She is with the Democrat party.

Paul Green – Filed January 10

Paul Green is running for City Council.

A social media post states he is with the Democrat party.

Jim Brinkmeyer – Filed January 11

Jim Brinkmeyer is running for City Council, 6th ward.

With the Democrat party.

Courtney Johnson – Filed January 23

Johnson filed for City Council At-Large.

With the Democrat party.

Stephanie Terry – Announced her campaign January 27

Current Vanderburgh County Councilmember and Executive Director of the Children’s Museum of Evansville (cMoe) Stephanie Terry is running for mayor of Evansville.

Terry said, “I’ve spent my life in Evansville. This is where my heart is: my family, my friends, and my community. After much prayer and discussion with those closest to me, I’ve decided I can best serve Evansville as its mayor. Evansville deserves someone who sees the city’s potential and wants to serve its people. I will bring my reputation as a consensus builder as well as my experience in civic and community work to help make Evansville a city that meets the needs of all of our residents.”

A news release says Terry is committed to building upon the work that has been done to make Evansville a great place to live, raise a family and do business. Officials say Terry has a vision for moving Evansville forward while also tackling the basics such as safe neighborhoods, affordable housing, improved parks and roads.

Terry is with the Democrat party.

Ron Beane – Filed January 27

He’s running for City Council At-Large.

Republican party.

Jonathan Weaver – Announced January 30

Jonathan Weaver has announced he is filing for a 4th Evansville City Council term.

City Council Jonathan Weaver is planning to file with his family for his fourth term on Evansville City Council on January 31 at 3:30 p.m.

“The accomplishments over the past 12 years have been exciting and rewarding”, says Weaver. “I want to continue the work that needs to be done with the new Mayor of Evansville.”

A press release says Weaver came to Evansville in February 2000 to work for WEHT as a broadcast meteorologist. He earned his real estate license in 2003 and is currently helping people buy and sell homes in Indiana and Kentucky at FC Tucker Emge and Collier REALTORS.

He is with the Republican party, and is running for City Council At Large.

Ben Trockman – Filed January 30

Filed for a Council race, 1st ward.

Democrat party.

Missy Mosby – Filed January 30

Filed for a Council race, 2nd ward.

Democrat party.

Zak Heronemus – Filed February 2

Running for council, 3rd ward.

He is with the Democrat party.

Brian Alexander – Filed February 2

Running for mayor.

He is with the Democrat party.

Maytes Rivera – Filed February 2

Rivera filed for council, but we don’t know which ward.

We were not told what party this candidate is with.

POSEY COUNTY

Election officials tell us all of the Mt. Vernon City Council and Clerk-Treasurer incumbents have now filed for a new term. There are also the two Mayoral filings.

Posey County will not be holding a Primary Election this year as there are not any contested races.

Steve Loehr – Filed January 4

Steve Loehr plans to run for mayor of Mt. Vernon.

Loehr is a lifelong resident of Posey County, married to his wife, Tammy who is retired. They have a son, Nicholas who is an attorney with the Indiana Department of Child Services.

Loehr is retired after 42 years with GE/SABIC where he lead several projects.

He maintains his lifelong involvement with the community in various capacities such as volunteering for Special Olympics, St Matthew Church, Habitat and two terms on the Board of Directors at WHCC. Steve has been coaching swimming for the last 25 years for the local Age Group program as well as the Head Coach/Aquatics Director at the High School.

He is with the Republican party.

Andy Hoehn – Filed January 4

Running for Mount Vernon City Council District 3.

With the Republican party.

Cristi Sitzman – Filed January 5

Running for Mount Vernon Clerk/Treasurer.

With the Democrat party.

Dana Baldwin – Filed January 5

Running for Mount Vernon City Council District 2.

With the Republican party.

Timothy Dunston – Filed January 6

Running for Mount Vernon mayor.

With the Democrat party.

David Dodd – Filed January 10

David Dodd is running for Mt. Vernon City Council District 1.

He is with the Republican party.

Jillian Weihrauch-Brothers – Filed January 10

Running for Mt. Vernon City Council At-Large.

With the Republican party.

Justin Rutledge – Filed January 19

Justin Rutledge filed for the Poseyville Town Council At-Large.

With the Republican party.

Christy Foster – Filed January 24

Christy Foster of the Republican Party is running for Poseyville Clerk-Treasurer.

It’s for the Municipal Election that will be held in November.

Ron Fallowfield – Filed January 30

Fallowfield filed for Poseyville Town Council At-Large.

He is with the Democrat party.

GIBSON COUNTY

Greg Wright – Filed January 4

Greg Wright has filed for re-election as Princeton’s mayor.

He is with the Republican Party.

Michael McGregor – Filed January 4

Running for Oakland City Council District 2.

He is with the Republican party.

Brady Egdorf – Filed January 4

Running for Oakland City Council District 1.

He is with the Republican party.

Bruce McIntosh – Filed January 4

Running for Oakland City Council At-Large.

He is with the Republican party.

Jan E. Ballard – Filed January 4

Running for Princeton City Council District 1.

She is with the Democrat party.

Robert “Bob” Wilson – Filed January 4

Running for Oakland City Council District 3.

He is with the Republican party.

Marion “Mimi” Thompson – Filed January 4

Running for Hazelton Clerk/Treasurer.

She is with the Democrat party.

Jonnie Kay Watkins – Filed January 5

Running for Francisco Clerk/Treasure.

She is with the Democrat party.

James R. Deffendall – Filed January 5

Running for Oakland City mayor.

He is with the Republican party.

Vanessa Riggs – Filed January 6

Running for Owensville Clerk/Treasurer.

She is with the Republican party.

Jim Maglis – Filed January 6

Running for Princeton City Council District 3.

With the Democrat party.

William “Bill” Tuley – Filed January 9

Running for Princeton City Council District 2.

He is with the Republican party.

Shannon Conder – Filed January 9

Running for Oakland City, City Council District 3.

She is with the Democrat party.

David M. Kennard – Filed January 10

Running for Princeton City Clerk/Treasurer.

He is with the Republican party.

Steve Krieg – Filed January 10

Running for Francisco Town Council At-Large.

He is with the Republican party.

Megan A. Tapley – Filed January 11

Running for Oakland City, City Council District 3.

She is with the Republican party.

Charles R. Cochren – Filed January 12

Running for Oakland City Council At-Large.

He is with the Democrat party.

Dan L. Beard – Filed January 13

Dan L. Beard filed for Princeton City Council District 2.

He is with the Democrat party.

Kaye Gowin – Filed January 18

Kaye Gowin is running for Oakland City, City Council District 4.

Gowin is running on the Republican ticket.

Harold Everett – Filed January 19

Running for Francisco Town Council At Large.

Everett is with the Democrat party.

Terry Wallace – Filed January 19

Wallace is running for Francisco Town Council At-Large.

He is with the Republican party.

James Wilkerson – Filed January 20

Wilkerson filed for Princeton City Council District 2.

He is with the Republican party.

Neil A. Moody – Filed January 20

Moody filed for Princeton City Council District 4.

He is with the Republican party.

Stacy L. Ellis – Filed January 23

Running for Hazelton Town Council At Large.

She is with the Democrat party.

Dennis Gray – Filed January 23

Running for Princeton City Council District 3.

He is with the Republican party.

Rebecca S. Frederick – Filed January 23

Frederick is running for Oakland City, City Council District 2.

She is with the Republican party.

Robert A. Reinhart – Filed January 25

Running for Fort Branch Town Council District 2.

He is with the Democrat party.

Mark William Tuley – Filed January 25

Running for Princeton City Council District 1.

He is with the Republican party.

Cari L. Mabrey – Filed January 26

Running for Francisco Town Council At-Large.

With the Republican party.

Kristofer Brandon Wilhite – Filed January 26

Running for Princeton City Council District 3.

He is with the Republican party.

Debbie Ross – Filed January 27

Running for Owensville Town Council District 1.

She is with the Republican party.

Sally M. Duncan – Filed February 1

Running for Oakland City Clerk Treasurer.

She is with the Republican party.

Logan D. Jones – Filed February 1

He is running for Hazleton Clerk/Treasurer.

He is with the Libertarian party.

Phil Sloan – Filed February 2

Running for Oakland City, City Council District 3

With the Republican party.

Bethany Brewer – Filed February 2

Running for Oakland City, City Council District 4

With the Republican party.

Jeanette Houchins – Filed February 3

Running for Oakland City Clerk Treasurer.

With the Republican party.

WARRICK COUNTY

There is no mayoral office for either Chandler nor Newburgh. There will be a primary election.

Charles “Charlie” Wyatt – Filed January 4

Charles “Charlie” Wyatt hopes to keep his current position as Boonville’s mayor.

Wyatt said in a release, “We have had the opportunity to be able to start and finish many projects as well as watching the residents cleaning up, improving and building new homes and business offices the past 7 years.”

He is with the Democrat party.