Three Candidates Removed From Primary Ballot By Panel

Three candidates were removed from the primary ballot this week by the Delaware County Election Board. The panel heard 17 challenges. Tony Cox, a Republican running for mayor was removed because he had no Indiana GOP primary affliation. Monte Murphy, running for Muncie City Council District 6 was ruled invalid because he, at one time, was convicted of a felony, which was later reduced to a misdemeanor. Steve Smith was removed at his own request as candidate for Muncie City Countil at-large.