Elkhart County names new leadership, one seat still vacant

ELKHART COUNTY, Ind. -- The caucus to fill the positions of the Concord Township Assessor and the Clerk of the Circuit Court was held Thursday evening.

Current County GOP Treasurer, Particia Pickens has been appointed as the next Elkhart County Clerk. Pickens will have to resign from her current position before being sworn in as the new clerk.

However, Concord Township Assessor nominee, Madi Heidt, withdrew her name from consideration, saying the decision came after threats made against her.

"Unfortunately, I won't get to serve the concord township taxpayers any longer due to these issues that have been prolonged, but I look forward to hopefully helping in a different way," said Heidt.

When asked about who made these threats towards her, Heidt responded, "Brad Rogers himself. He told me that... this would be the best decision for me, and this would ensure that I would get insurance for me, myself... my husband and my unborn child. If I was not to run, I would not be applicable for any insurance."

ABC57 will continue to cover these caucus results as we learn more about the elected officials and the claims made.