HOW DOES MARCH 11 SOUND FOR A SPECIAL ELECTION?
State party leaders are recommending Governor Mitch Daniels set March 11 as the date for the special election to fill the Congressional vacancy left by the late Julia Carson.
Republican State Chairman Murray Clark says they wanted to have the election on Saturday the 8th, however there were several concerns that a special election would take place on the same day as the NCAA women’s tournament in Indianapolis. In addition, no alcohol could be sold on an election day, regardless of when it takes place.
In addition there were some religious concerns that an election would be held on the Sabbath, which would complicate matters for some voters of the Jewish faith.
Democrats will slate their candidate to replace the late Carson on January 12. Republicans will slate on the 13th.
