Caucus set to replace longtime state lawmaker

Indiana Republicans are starting the process of replacing a longtime Fort Wayne lawmaker who’s retiring soon.

Senate President Pro Tem David Long will be stepping down on November 6th, so state Republican Party Chairman Kyle Hupfer has called a caucus of eligible precinct committee members to fill Long’s seat.

The caucus will be held on October 9th at 6 p.m. at the Allen County Republican Party Headquarters in downtown Fort Wayne.

Hupfer says that Long helped transform Indiana from “a middle-of-the-pack state to a national leader in responsible government” during his 12 years of leadership.

Individuals interested in running in the caucus should contact the State Party Secretary at secretary@indiana.gop to ensure they file the proper forms prior to the deadline, which is 72 hours prior to the vote.

A Facebook Live Stream will be available at www.facebook.com/indgop for members of the public who wish to watch the caucus live.