LaPorte County election board amends Long Beach ballot after voting-instruction error
Oct 9, 2026
The LaPorte County Election Board voted to amend the Long Beach town-council instruction on the 2026 general-election ballot after staff discovered the ballot told voters to select five candidates when only three seats are open; affected voters will be contacted and offered ways to recast the council portion of their ballots.
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The LaPorte County Election Board voted to amend the Long Beach town-council instruction on the 2026 general-election ballot after election staff discovered the ballot incorrectly told voters to 'vote for 5' when only three seats are available. A motion to amend the ballot was made and seconded and approved by voice vote.
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