Banks, Fusselman are top finishers in Huntington straw poll Friday night
From reports
Over 300 hundred politically-minded individuals gathered in Huntington Friday night for the one year TEA party Celebration and State Debate.
Following special presentations by several speakers, moderator Wil Kline kicked off the debate between State Senate candidates Jim Banks and Tom Wall, and State Representative candidates Ron Fusselman and Dan Leonard.
All questions were submitted by the audience leading up to the debate. The candidates answered multiple questions regarding taxes, education, religious freedoms, Indiana's fight against federally-controlled
health care, gun rights, immigration, jobs, and the economy.
Afterward a straw poll was conducted.
In the State Representatives race, Ron Fusselman was the top finisher with 92 votes and incumbent Dan Leonard received 82.
For the Senate race, Jim Banks won with 138 votes while Tom Wall received 45 votes.
Creative and patriotic signs were entered into the sign contest with the winner, Lilyanna Alexander, coming out on top in a very tough competition. Proceeds from
the sign contest will go towards purchasing pocket constitutions for Huntington area distribution.