Multiple Republican candidates from Christian County announced their election bids on Wednesday morning in a chilly session outside of the Christian County Courthouse. Christian County Sheriff Bruce Kettlekamp, Christian County Treasurer Betty Asmussen, and newcomer Jodie Badman running for County Clerk all announced their bids for this next election. They were accompanied by many other Republicans including State Representative Avery Bourne.

State Senator Steve McClure says that he is proud of the work Sheriff Kettlekamp is doing. 

Sheriff Kettlekamp talked about some of his goals if reelected.

Incumbent for the Treasurer’s Office, Betty Asmussen says that she is encouraged to keep working for the community.

Running for Christian County Clerk is Jodie Badman. 

To hear the full audio clip of the session, see below