“She’s an amazing asset to the county and will be fantastic in this role,” said Porter County Clerk and Elections Board Secretary Jessica Bailey by way of introduction. “Tara, you’ve had nothing but glowing recommendations, so welcome aboard,” said Board Vice President Ethan Lowe. New Assistant Director of Elections & Registration Tara Graf was unanimously approved by the Porter County Board of Elections & Registration Thursday. Oct. 27, 2023.
17 summons mandatory and the candidates still don’t show up. Board Attorney Monica Conrad said she’d send out another notice and if they fail to attend the hearing, the candidates’ judgments will automatically be defaulted. Kenard Taylor, executive director of the Porter County Republican Party and a consultant to the Election Board, said only three of the 61 candidates required to file a report have not done so this cycle.