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An Indiana mayoral candidate is running in the primary, despite allegations that he killed his wife.
Lebanese Andrew Wilhoit, 40, appeared on the Republican ballot for the municipal council. He received 60 of 276 votes on Tuesday, qualifying him for the primary, according to the Associated Press.
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The municipal council consists of three members. Wilhoit is one of three candidates running for the Republican ticket. There were no Democrats on the ballot.
Andrew Wilhoit, an Indiana city government candidate, is running in the primary, despite allegations that he killed his wife. (Boone County Sheriff’s Office)
Wilhoit is awaiting trial on charges of murdering his wife, Nicki Wilhoit.
According to police reports, Andrew hit Nikki during an argument. He then allegedly drove to a creek just a few miles from their house and dumped her body.
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Police say Nicki Wilhoit’s body was found on March 26 after she filed for divorce on March 17. The couple has been married for 12 years.
The case against Andrew Wilhoit is scheduled for August 29, and election day is November 8.
If Wilhoit is convicted of a crime in the case before election day, he will no longer have the right to hold office and will be removed from the race.
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