Election Night in Dubois County

November 5, 2014

Local elections would make even the toughest cynic believe in our democratic system. The two major parties don’t necessarily align with the national party platforms in rural Indiana, so, in the eyes of this reporter, people seem less polarized and more genuine. I was assigned to cover the local democratic party candidates at the Jasper Knights of Columbus. Crowded around radios and in the arms of loved ones, candidates awaited results.

Democratic candidate for County Commissioner (District 2) Elmer Brames of Maltersville, and his daughter, Tara Eckman of Jasper, left, waited for results to be broadcast on the radio Tuesday at the Knights of Columbus in Jasper. Brames won the race.

Democratic candidate for County Council (District 3) Nancy Wilson was comforted by Gail Gramelspacher of Jasper while they waited for results Tuesday at the Knights of Columbus in Jasper.

Grandsons of Elmer Brames Kai Kunz, 7, left, Abe Eckman, 10, center, and Leo Eckman, 9, right, all of Jasper, looked at results as they are reported Tuesday at the Knights of Columbus in Jasper.

Democratic candidate for circuit judge Nathan Verkamp of Jasper shared a moment of celebration with his wife, Jody on Tuesday at the Knights of Columbus in Jasper. Verkamp won the election and will take over the office that his father, Joe Verkamp held fr