The Bureau County Republican Party has officially objected to the Bureau County Democrat’s nomination of Dylan Benavidez for the position of Bureau County clerk and recorder for the upcoming November General Election.

Republicans anticipate a “red tide” at the polls this November; but for local races the campaign funds collected this spring had more of a blue tint.

Benavidez said he aims to expand voting hours, increase public awareness of the many legal ways in which voters may cast their vote and ensure that every eligible voter who wishes to vote is able to vote.