Allen County Republicans have until Friday to file as precinct committee members. It's believed a record number will do so, in hopes of pushing out current leadership. Nicole Pence has more.
About 300-republican precinct committee spots are up for grabs this year. In the past, three-fourths of those slots were empty. But, there's a movement this year, to change that.
Precinct committee members serve a four-year term and vote on important party matters, including who serves as chairman. In the last election, more than three-fourths of those spots had to be appointed by republican chairman Steve Shine. A number of small groups say they don't want to see that happen again.
Former republican state representative, John Becker, tells Indiana’s NewsCenter he has met consistently with a group to strategize how to get others to run for those spots. He argues that turmoil and controversy within the party is a sign that, quote... "there's too much power in upper-hands."
John Becker/Pushing Republicans to Run: Not necessarily to oust Steve Shine... Just to get the party back in the hands of the people. The precinct committeemen are the real party... Not just the chairman.”
Calls to Shine Tuesday night went unanswered.
Indiana’s NewsCenter also exclusively learned, the Allen County's republican headquarters is for sale. The building is located downtown, on Main Street. Zacher Realty is selling the property. A listing price is not known at this time.
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