2025 Pachyderm Club

Dear Fellow Republicans,

I hope this letter finds all of you doing well in this new year!

We had a remarkably successful 2024. Locally, we won all races and our State Representative seat, District 74. This success would not have been possible without your generous support!

We cannot, however, rest on our past successes, which brings us to the purpose of this letter. It is the annual time of year that we once again start the task of raising money. We MUST rebuild our war chest and prepare for 2026. We strive to have one of the best funded political operations in Southwest Indiana. We continue to have a strong presence in the community. Money is given directly to our opposed candidates, we run ads on several radio stations, send out several direct mail pieces and run ads in both local newspapers. Elected Republicans were also out in full swing working for those on the ballot. Party officials were busy orchestrating fundraisers and setting up for events.

Again, we need your continued support so we can hold our annual events, donate to local organizations, and prepare for campaigns down the road. I am proud and humbled by the support I have received as your County Chairman over the last twelve years. I am especially proud of the progress we have made! But there is still work to do.

I ask that you please consider joining or renewing your membership in the Pachyderm Club. In the Pachyderm Club you can receive different benefits at different levels of giving.

Please save the date of our Lincoln-Reagan Dinner. Saturday, March 29th at Santa’s Lodge in the Celebration Room. It’s sure to be a great event with our new Lieutenant Governor, Micah Beckwith and our new 8th district congressman, Mark Messmer keynoting.

Here is a link to the Contribution form that shows the levels and benefits of each respective level.

It is imperative that we provide the best campaign infrastructure for our candidates that we possibly can. We cannot do it without you!

Thank you for your consideration!

Jon Winkler
Vice Chair IN-CD8
Chair Spencer County Republican Party
812-393-0588

2024 Golf Scramble

Each year around Flag Day, Crawford, Dubois, Perry and Spencer County Republicans sponsor a golf scramble to raise funds and create camaraderie among like minded conservatives.

This year is no exception.
When: June 12th
Where: Christmas Lake Golf Club
Registration: 10:30 Central
Shotgun: Noon Central

It’s not too early to start thinking about the your participation!

Get your team together now!
Print out the form and mail it today!

Be a part of this annual event and get your name in front of the players, showing your support for your county party.

For more information, contact your party chair listed on the Registration Form.

2024 Primary Contests in Spencer County

The 2024 Primary Election will be held on May 7th. Early voting is currently underway.

While most races in the county are uncontested, there are two people vying for the District 3 Spencer County Commissioner seat.

Read more about those candidates here. (You can get a larger image by clicking on the picture.)

In addition the race for Governor in Indiana is contested between six candidates and the 8th Congressional District seat has 8 running.

REPUBLICAN GOVERNOR CANDIDATES

  • Mike Braun
  • Brad Chambers
  • Suzanne Crouch
  • Eric Doden
  • Curtis Hill
  • Jamie Reitenour

EIGHT DISTRICT REPUBLICAN US REPRESENTATIVE CANDIDATES

  • Jeremy L. Heath
  • John N. Hostettler
  • Dominick Jack Kavanaugh
  • Clarence Benjamin Leatherbury
  • Mark Messmer
  • Richard Moss
  • Kristi Risk
  • Jon Schrock

Meet the other local candidates:

PRIMARY VOTING IN SPENCER COUNTY

SPENCER COUNTY INDIANA 2024 PRIMARY VOTING HOURS

EARLY VOTING:

Spencer County Courthouse, Commissioner’s Room.

Monday thru Friday, April 9-April 26, 9am-4pm

Saturday, April 27, 9am-3pm

Monday thru Friday April 29 – May 3, 9am-4pm

Saturday, May 4, 9am-3pm

Monday, May 6, 9am-Noon

Santa Claus Community Center

Saturday, April 27, 9am to 3pm

Monday thru Friday, April 29 – May 3, 9am to 4pm

Saturday, May 4, 9am to 3 pm

ELECTION DAY VOTING CENTERS
Tuesday, May 7, 2024, 6am-6pm

Chrisney Youth & Community Center, 1101 E CR800N, Chrisney.

Dale Community Center, 103 N Wallace Street, Dale.

Fulda Sportsman Club, 11540 North Jackson Street,Fulda.

Grandview Civic Center, 1301 Main Street, Grandview.

Luce Township Gov’t Center, 3934 North State Road 161, Richland.

Ohio Township Fire Station (Reo), 963 N CR275 W, Rockport.

Santa Claus Community Center, 200 North Holiday Boulevard, Santa Claus.

Mark Messmer for Congress

State Sen. Mark Messmer announced Thursday he is running for the Republican nomination in the 8th Congressional District.

“As a lifelong resident of Southwest Indiana, I understand the needs and values of our communities. In the statehouse, I have fought tirelessly to promote economic growth, safeguard individual liberties, and uphold our constitutional values. Now, I am ready to take this commitment to a national stage and ensure Washington starts to prioritize the needs and values of Hoosiers,” said Messmer.

Read more…