Three candidates so far are looking to represent the Democratic Party in the May primary as voters look to find an elected replacement for the District 3 seat in the state Senate formerly held by Gary Mayor Eddie Melton. Current Sen. Dave Vinzant, D-Hobart, is looking to retain the spot he won by caucus after Melton took over as mayor Jan. 1. He narrowly edged out new Gary Common Councilman .
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"I like to be first in line because I m not playing games with the election. This is my job. This is my livelihood," said Lake County Recorder Gina Pimentel.
Lake County Recorder Gina Pimentel is running next year for a second term overseeing the county office responsible for filing and preserving essential documents.
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