ELKHART COUNTY, Ind. -- The Elkhart County Republican Party has announced a caucus to choose a new Benton Township Trustee as the current Trustee of seven years, Brad Showalter, is moving out of the county.

The caucus will be held in the evening on Tuesday, Sept. 9. Republican precinct committee chairs eligible to vote in the caucus will be notified through official channels with more details.

Those with questions and those wishing to file to run for the vacant Trustee position are asked to contact Elkhart County Republican Chair Courtney Papa at (574) 361-5802.