Five Votes Decide Rising Sun Mayoral Race

(Rising Sun, Ind.) – The newest and perhaps youngest mayor ever in Rising Sun eaked out an election night victory, but the decision may not be final yet.

 

Brandon Roeder, a 29-year-old Republican, held a three vote advantage over incumbent Democrat Bill Marksberry with the ballots cast on Election Day Tuesday. A count of three more provisional ballots gave Roeder a five vote lead, 388 to 383.

 

Roeder is the grandson of a previous Rising Sun mayor, John Roeder, Sr. The elder Roeder was elected in 1999, but illness forced him to resign in 2002. He died a year later.

 

In such tight races, Indiana law allows candidates up to 14 days to file a petition for a recount. A political party, such as the Ohio County Democrat Party, has up to 17 days to file for a recount.

 

SEE ELECTION DAY RESULTS FROM AROUND SOUTHEAST INDIANA ON OUR INDIANA VOTES 2011 PAGE.

 

A petitioner would also have to pay a cash deposit to cover the cost of a recount. The deposit would be refunded if the recount changes the outcome of the election.

 

The mayoral heat was not the only close contest in Rising Sun. Republican City Council District 3 candidate Mike Padgett has a nine vote lead over Democrat challenger Tim Adams, 389 to 380.

 

Rising Sun voters turned out in good numbers Tuesday with about 50 percent of the 1,683 registered voters casting a ballot.

More from Local News

Events

2026 Ohio County Lilly Scholarship Applications Available

Hannah Kremer was the 2025 recipient of the full-tuition scholarship.

New Margaret Mary Health Hospital Taking Shape

The new hospital is expected to be completed in early 2026.

South Dearborn School Board Member Resigns

The board has yet to announce the process for filling the vacancy.

Cincinnati Man Takes First Place at Trojan Trot 5K

The second of six SIRC races was held on Saturday in St. Leon.

DCF's 24th Annual Golf Scramble Fundraiser Set for August 4

The round will be played at Hidden Valley Golf Club.

EC at L'Burg Kicks Off 2025 High School Football Broadcast Schedule

See where Eagle Country 99.3 is going to be each week of the regular season.

On Air

Rick Bernius playing
Garth Brooks - The Dance

Zac Brown Band Roots 16:25
Alabama I'm In A Hurry 16:22
Justin Moore Times Tickin 16:19
Carrie Underwood Last Name 16:11