By Dan Spalding
InkFreeNews

WARSAW – Two election forums are being planned to showcase the numerous contested races in Kosciusko County ahead of the May 3 primary.

Kosciusko Chamber of Commerce Rob Parker confirmed forums sponsored by the chamber are being planned for 5 p.m. on April 20 and 27 at the council chambers in Warsaw City Hall. 

Parker met with media representatives Wednesday who will serve as panelists.

All of the races involve the Republican candidates vying to be on the ballot in the fall election. No Democrats have filed to run for county-level races.

The April 20 forum will include:

State Representative – Craig Snow and Curt Nisly

County auditor – Rhonda J. Helser and Chasity Sandy

County recorder – Teena Pence and Deb Wright

Commissioner, southern district – Bob Conley, Elaine Kokenge, Brian Pyle and Don Wiesehan.

The April 27 forum will include:

County Sheriff – Kyle Dukes and Jim Smith

County Council District 1 – Kimberly Cates and Todd Davis

County Council District 3 – Tony Ciriello, Scott Clay and Josh Lozano