Noblesville City Council President Megan Wiles made it official Monday morning – she is a candidate to replace State Senator Luke Kenley in an upcoming Republican Party caucus vote.  A report published Saturday in the Hamilton County Reporter (posted here on LarryInFishers.com through a partnership agreement with the Reporter) reported that Senator Kenley encouraged Council President Wiles to replace him.

Senator Kenley announced last week he will be retiring effective September 30th.  The person to fill out the remainder of his term will be selected by Republican Party officials in a caucus vote.

“Hamilton County has been very fortunate to have Senator Kenley’s leadership at the Statehouse for many years,” said Wiles in a news release announcing her candidacy. “After careful consideration and discussions with my family and several community leaders, I have decided to run for the Indiana District 20 Senate seat.”

Wiles pointed to her experience as a local elected official.

“I understand how Statehouse decisions affect local communities and our citizens,” explained Wiles. “I am committed to listening to diverse points of view and ultimately making decisions I believe are in the best interest of our community and our State.”

Republican officials have not yet announced when and where the caucus vote will be conducted.  GOP precinct officials in District 20 will be voting in the caucus .