Vanderburgh County Democratic Party holding reorganization celebration
HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT)- This weekend the Vanderburgh County Democratic Party will hold a reorganization celebration.
Vanderburgh County Republicans searching for new GOP Chair
The organization will elect new officers Saturday morning at the Plumbers and Steamfitters local 136 Union Hall, and invites the public to attend. The current chair of the Vanderburgh County Democratic party, Cheryl Schultz is running unopposed for re-election. During the reorganization, leaders will also discuss plans for the 2026 election.
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