Local man to lead state Young Republicans

SCHERERVILLE | A 25-year-old local activist is the new chairman of the Indiana Federation of Young Republicans.

Michael Neal

Michael Neal is chairman of the Lake County Young Republicans and a member of the Lake County Republican Party Executive Committee.

GUEST COMMENTARY: Why my generation should oppose a Lake income tax

While the proposed local option income tax for Lake County would affect all working residents, it's young people who should be the most upset over this issue.

S'ville man planning to run for state Young Republicans post

SCHERERVILLE | A 25-year-old activist announced Monday he is running for the chairmanship of the Indiana Federation of Young Republicans.

Young Republicans chairman gets honor from political blog

CROWN POINT | A political conservative blog has named Michael Neal, chairman of the Lake County Young Republicans, as one of the state's top political activists who is younger than 25.

Krull wins Voter Vault challenge

State Republican Party officials have refused a petition to remove Lake County GOP Chairwoman Kim Krull.

State GOP officials hear Voter Vault allegations

CROWN POINT | State Republican Party officials heard testimony and evidence related to allegations the Lake County party's database was used to miscast two party candidates as Democrats in the recent primary election.

Welcome to Republican fight night: Power struggles make local unity elusive

CROWN POINT | Prospects appear bright for Lake County Republicans this spring. And political infighting in a once-moribund local party shows many active hopefuls are trying to garner power and influence for the first time in decades.

State GOP to investigate Lake Voter Vault complaints

CROWN POINT | The state Republican organization is investigating whether someone within the Lake County GOP leadership mislabeled two Republican candidates as Democrats.