Brown Makes Final Pitch Ahead of Election
State Senator Liz Brown urged Senate District 15 voters to weigh in before Election Day, while opposing a proposed Northeast Indiana casino referendum.
Updated on Nov. 2, 2026 in Gambling
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Republican state Senator Liz Brown made a final appeal to voters in Senate District 15 ahead of Tuesday's election, facing Democratic challenger Julie McGill. Brown also spoke out against Public Question Three, a proposed Northeast Indiana casino referendum.
Why it matters
The casino referendum would ask voters in Allen, DeKalb and Steuben counties whether they should be eligible for a casino license, a question with direct implications for local gambling access. Brown argues a casino would depend heavily on people struggling with gambling addiction, putting lower-income and older residents at risk.
Public Question Three asks voters in Allen, DeKalb and Steuben counties whether they should be eligible for a casino license. Brown says Indiana's Medicaid budget has grown significantly over the past five years, though the specific figures were not provided.
The players
Liz Brown
Liz Brown is a Republican Indiana state senator seeking reelection in Senate District 15 and a vocal opponent of the proposed Northeast Indiana casino referendum.
Julie McGill
Julie McGill is the Democratic challenger running against incumbent Republican Liz Brown in Indiana's Senate District 15.
The details
Brown was interviewed on Fort Wayne's Morning News and said she has not voted early and plans to cast her ballot on Election Day. In a radio interview with Kayla Blakeslee, she said she opposes the casino over concerns about revenue sources, costs and the impact on residents.
Timeline
Monday, November 2, 2026: Brown interviewed on Fort Wayne's Morning News
Tuesday, November 3, 2026: Indiana election day, including the Senate District 15 race and the casino referendum
Legal Context
Indiana has expanded legal gambling through local-option casino licensing, letting communities decide through referendums whether to host gaming facilities. Brown's opposition to Public Question Three represents a challenge to that growth in a region where voters will decide directly.
Voters in Allen, DeKalb and Steuben counties will decide Public Question Three on Election Day, determining whether a casino license becomes possible in their region. Residents in Senate District 15 will also choose between Brown and McGill in the same election.
The takeaway
Local ballot questions like Public Question Three give voters a direct say over whether gambling expands in their community. Reviewing the referendum language and the candidates' stated positions before Election Day can help voters understand what is being decided.
Further reading
Explore more Indiana gambling coverage for context on the casino referendum debate.
Source note: This article includes information reported by WOWO 1190 AM | 107.5 FM.
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