Farm Bureau Candidate Forum

On Monday, August 30, the Harrison County Farm Bureau hosted a forum for the general election candidates. The forum was moderated by Pete Schickel. Many folks turned out to hear what the candidates had to say.

Here are videos of the various candidates.

In the spirit of bipartisanship, the Democratic candidates are listed below as well.

Circuit Court Judge
- John Evans, Republican
- Ron Simpson, Democrat

There were technical difficulties with the camera that resulted in only the second half of John Evans’ remarks being available on the video.

County Prosecutor
- Otto Schalk, Republican
- Dennis Byrd, 8-year incumbent Democrat

County Sheriff
- Rod Seelye, Republican
- Gary Gilley, Democrat

County Auditor
- Karen Shireman Engleman, Republican
- Heather Metcalf, Democrat

County Assessor
- Rena Stepro, 4-year incumbent Democrat, is unchallenged and was not present

County Treasurer
- Teresa Sutton, Republican
- Carol Hauswald, 4-year incumbent Democrat

County Commissioner
- Jim Klinstiver, Republican
- Terry Miller, 17-year incumbent Democrat

County Council District #1
- Phil Smith, Republican
- Leslie Robertson, 4-year incumbent Democrat

County Council District #2
- Gary Davis, Republican, was not able to be present
- Robert Morris, incumbent Democrat

County Council District #3
- Jeremy Shireman, Republican, was not able to be present but a letter was read on his behalf
- Gordon Pendleton, 4-year incumbent Democrat

County Council District #4
- Ralph Sherman, 16-year incumbent Republican
- Andrew Eschbacher, Democrat, was not present

State Senate District #47
- Ted Metzger, Republican
- Richard Young, 16-year incumbent Democrat, was not present

State Representative District #70
- Rhonda Rhoads, Republican, was not able to be present but a letter was read on her behalf
- Paul Robertson, 32-year incumbent Democrat

State Representative District #73
- Steve Davisson, Republican
- Ryan Bower, Democrat

Thanks to the Farm Bureau for putting on the candidate forum and thanks to all of the candidates who came out to speak.