RICH JAMES: It's OK for a politician to change his mind

Mike Repay’s yard signs prior to the 2012 Lake County commissioner’s Democratic primary were emphatic — “No new taxes.”

Lake County commissioner vote recount reaches third day

CROWN POINT | The 3rd District Lake County commissioner recount moved Wednesday from machine to paper balloting.

Lake commissioner recount moving forward

CROWN POINT | The recount of the 3rd District Lake County commissioner race likely will begin next week.

Judge gives candidate time to challenge defeat in 3rd District

CROWN POINT | A judge has given North Township Board member Richard J. Novak time to fully challenge the outcome of last month's Democratic primary election in the 3rd District Lake County commissioner race.

Lake recount suit treads water while new judge is being named

CROWN POINT | A lawsuit contesting the results of the May 8 Democratic primary for the 3rd District Lake County Board of Commissioners seat is on hold until a new judge is appointed to hear it.

New judge needed for commissioner recount suit

CROWN POINT | The Indiana Supreme Court is expected to appoint a special judge to hear a challenge to the result of the May 8 Democratic primary for the 3rd District Lake County Board of Commissioners seat.

Novak considers challenging Repay's win in 3rd District commissioner race

The Lake County election board counted provisional ballots from the May 5 primary Friday.

Democratic 3rd District Lake County commissioner candidates in photo finish

HAMMOND | The Democratic primary race for 3rd District Lake County commissioner was too close to call Tuesday night, with Lake County Councilman Michael C. Repay leading North Township board member Richard J. Novak by only double digits.

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Lake County voters have plenty on their primary plate

CROWN POINT | Lake County's spring primary offers voters a buffet of races among veteran officials, perennial candidates and bright-eyed newcomers.

Lake County commissioner race gets crowded

CROWN POINT | Richard Novak has joined the Democratic race to fill the Lake County commissioner seat being vacated by incumbent Fran DuPey.

DOUG ROSS: E.C. library is scene of political warfare

If you want to see a political war in microcosm, start watching the East Chicago Library Board. Everything for a major drama is there — including bloodshed.