Election 2026

Democratic 8th District Congressional candidates Mary Allen (left) and Tabatha Zeigler (right)

John Gibson

Evansville City Councilor Mary Allen and political novice Tabitha Zeigler of Covington fielded questions during a congressional candidates forum

Democratic 8th District Candidates to Meet

John Gibson

Democrats seeking the 8th District congressional nomination will meet Saturday at Evansville's C.K. Newsome Center

Vanderburgh County Election Board members execute a mock election Thursday, Sept, 29. The votes are entered via touch screen. The machine then prints a small paper ballot to be tabulated.

Election 2026

Man Arrested After Filing for GOP Delegate

Businessman Kenneth Colbert, 61, of Evansville is charged with a misdemeanor after filing for election as a Republican state delegate even though the party had banned him

Vanderburgh County Democrats pose for a photo a candidacy filing event at the Vanderburgh County Civic Center Elections Office, Tuesday, Feb. 3. From left is Sally Busby, candidate for District 76 state representative, Cindi Clayton, State Senate District 49 candidate, Mary Allen, District 8 U.S. Representative Candidate and Logan Patberg, candidate for District 78 state representative.

Election 2026

Vanderburgh Democrats bring several challengers to GOP-controlled county, state, national seats

Tim Jagielo

Vanderburgh GOP, Democrats, busy working to get their candidates elected in 2026 — the dominating Vanderburgh County Republican party will focus on keeping their candidates in office, Dems will focus on unseating some incumbents