Shreve, Raatz, and Moore Secure GOP Wins in Wayne County Primary

TL;DR: Jefferson Shreve, Jeff Raatz and Alan Moore each captured their Republican primary contests in Wayne County, setting the stage for the November general election.

Wayne County voters turned out for the May 5, 2026 primary, casting 8,044 ballots across federal, state and local races. The results finalize the GOP slate for several key contests, including a U.S. House seat, a state Senate district and the county sheriff’s office.

U.S. House – Indiana District 6 Incumbent Jefferson Shreve earned 3,285 votes, or 57.73% of the Wayne County tally, defeating challenger Sarah Janisse Brown, who received 2,405 votes (42.27%). Shreve’s margin reflects a solid base despite neither candidate residing in the county.

State Senate – District 27 Three‑term Senator Jeff Raatz secured the Republican nomination with 4,245 votes, representing 73.35% of the county vote. His opponent, political newcomer Anthony Jones, garnered 1,542 votes (26.65%). Raatz’s win in Wayne County adds to his broader district, which also includes Henry, Union and parts of Franklin counties.

County Sheriff Alan Moore captured the sheriff’s primary with 3,654 votes, or 60.2%, beating his rival, Weatherly, who earned 2,412 votes (39.7%). Moore’s victory positions him as the GOP candidate for the county’s top law‑enforcement post.

What It Means The three GOP victories lock in the party’s nominees for November. Shreve will face Democrat Cynthia “Cinde” Wirth for the congressional seat, while Raatz will contend with Democrat Ron Itnyre in the Senate race. Moore’s win sets a Republican challenge to the incumbent Democratic sheriff. Voter turnout in Wayne County, though modest, proved decisive in shaping the Republican ticket across multiple levels of government.

Watch for final certification of results in the broader Senate district and the upcoming campaign dynamics as candidates pivot to the general election.