The News and Tribune--Election 2008 http://www.news-tribune.net en-us Copyright CNHI All Rights Reserved. 5 Wed, 22 Apr 2009 13:13:00 +0000 http://www.news-tribune.net/election2008/local_story_112131052.html Capturing art in New Albany http://www.news-tribune.net/election2008/local_story_112131052.html Sat, 15 Nov 2008 12:52:00 +0000 http://www.news-tribune.net/election2008/local_story_320023658.html New Albany's Clere is official winner in District 72 race http://www.news-tribune.net/election2008/local_story_320023658.html The votes are all in, and Republican Ed Clere is the official winner in the State Representative District 72 race. Tue, 11 Nov 2008 16:58:00 +0000 http://www.news-tribune.net/election2008/local_story_313020641.html Cochran, Clere race not over yet http://www.news-tribune.net/election2008/local_story_313020641.html The race for State Representative District 72 between Republican Ed Clere and incumbent Democrat Bill Cochran isn’t over yet. Mon, 10 Nov 2008 18:10:00 +0000 http://www.news-tribune.net/election2008/local_story_313185918.html Same candidates, different race in Ind. 9th District http://www.news-tribune.net/election2008/local_story_313185918.html And perhaps the most telling difference was the vote margin. Though not all counties have been counted, Rep. Baron Hill, D-Seymour, beat Republican challenger Mike Sodrel by more than 42,000 votes — a total that dwarfs margins from previous races. Sat, 08 Nov 2008 18:56:00 +0000 http://www.news-tribune.net/election2008/local_story_313185454.html Could Libertarian Schansberg be lured to GOP? http://www.news-tribune.net/election2008/local_story_313185454.html “I think he would probably be a viable candidate if he ran as a Republican,” said Linda Gugin, professor of political science at Indiana University Southeast in New Albany. Thu, 06 Nov 2008 14:14:00 +0000 http://www.news-tribune.net/election2008/local_story_311141431.html The GOP great divide http://www.news-tribune.net/election2008/local_story_311141431.html And although the Hoosier State — solidly Republican presidentially since 1964 — was eventually called in the Democratic column on the heels of the historic election of Sen. Barack Obama Tuesday, Clark County remained Republican to the hilt on top-of-the-ticket races. Thu, 06 Nov 2008 13:54:00 +0000 http://www.news-tribune.net/election2008/local_story_311135457.html CLARK COUNTY: Voting smooth, even with high turnout http://www.news-tribune.net/election2008/local_story_311135457.html Just more than 60 percent of registered voters cast a ballot — 3 percentage points more than in 2004 — and there were lines at the polls to prove it. Thu, 06 Nov 2008 13:40:00 +0000 http://www.news-tribune.net/election2008/local_story_311133811.html Obama’s strategy pays off with Indiana win http://www.news-tribune.net/election2008/local_story_311133811.html Obama secured Indiana with a strategy that included nearly 50 visits this year to the state and heavy spending on campaign commercials in the state’s television markets, said Robert Schmuhl, a political analyst and University of Notre Dame professor. Thu, 06 Nov 2008 13:20:00 +0000 http://www.news-tribune.net/election2008/local_story_311132814.html Few Ind. townships will keep assessors http://www.news-tribune.net/election2008/local_story_311132814.html Locally, voters in Jeffersonville Township and New Albany Township voted to consolidate duties. Wed, 05 Nov 2008 17:17:00 +0000 http://www.news-tribune.net/election2008/local_story_310171432.html Granger defeats Fox to become judge of new court in Southern Indiana http://www.news-tribune.net/election2008/local_story_310171432.html “I am just absolutely thrilled and elated that I won,” Granger said. “I was cautiously optimistic (before the election).” Wed, 05 Nov 2008 17:02:00 +0000 http://www.news-tribune.net/election2008/local_story_310170532.html Down to the wire in Indiana for superintendent, AG races http://www.news-tribune.net/election2008/local_story_310170532.html A tight race to the end, Republicans Tony Bennett and Greg Zoeller celebrated victory after their opponents conceded the races, even before the final votes were counted following Tuesday’s election. Wed, 05 Nov 2008 17:01:00 +0000 http://www.news-tribune.net/election2008/local_story_310001812.html Bush, Freiberger win re-election in commissioner races http://www.news-tribune.net/election2008/local_story_310001812.html “I work for the people of Floyd County,” Bush said. “I think people can see that I do that. It’s about getting the job done, it’s not about Democrat or Republican.” Wed, 05 Nov 2008 16:50:00 +0000 http://www.news-tribune.net/election2008/local_story_310001511.html Democrats sweep Floyd County Council seats http://www.news-tribune.net/election2008/local_story_310001511.html Wed, 05 Nov 2008 16:44:00 +0000 http://www.news-tribune.net/election2008/local_story_309235416.html Hancock keeps seat as Floyd County judge http://www.news-tribune.net/election2008/local_story_309235416.html “You don’t win that easily without a lot of help from a lot of people,” Hancock said, thanking his siblings for helping campaign for him. Wed, 05 Nov 2008 16:39:00 +0000 http://www.news-tribune.net/election2008/local_story_309234432.html New Albany Township voters do away with its assessor http://www.news-tribune.net/election2008/local_story_309234432.html As a result of the vote, Barbara Sillings, who currently holds the office, will be out of a job.