Incumbent Hamilton County Republican Chairperson Laura Campbell of Carmel has a Fishers opponent in the upcoming election, Paul Hevesy.

Hevesy issued a news release announcing his candidacy Saturday night.  He claims to consult with corporations on efficiencies.  Hevesy says he, his wife and four children reside in Fishers, where he has lived for more than 11 years.

“As a long-time Hamilton County resident and fan, I realized that it’s time I did more,” said Hevesy in the news release. “Our Republican Party is a party of freedom and hope, both of which I plan to magnify if given the opportunity by our precinct committeemen on March 6th. A strong, vocal Republican party in Hamilton County is important for Indiana. We have a lot of influence and we should use it – as a unified party – to bring hope and light to some very challenging times.”

The announcement comes just one week away from counting ballots from precinct officials, whose votes will determine the Hamilton County GOP Chair.

Hevesy was quoted in an August 27, 2020 story in the Indianapolis Star written by MJ Slaby, urging the Hamilton Southeastern School Board to allow parents an option for in-person classes, joining about 100 people protesting outside the school administration building prior to a board meeting.  The board was limiting in-person classes, depending on the grade level, due to the COVID infection rate locally at that time.

“Frustration is high,” Hevesy told the IndyStar, “and we don’t trust those in charge.”