#759 | Wednesday, October 28, 2026 | The Political Spotlight

October 28th, 2026  |  1 hr 58 mins

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In Episode #759 of The Political Spotlight, Host Kristopher H. Bilbrey breaks down the first major development in the 2027 Muncie mayoral race. Well-known businessman and former Muncie Southside wrestling standout Gary Myers has announced plans to run for mayor, becoming the first person to publicly declare an intention to enter the 2027 race. The announcement quickly spread across Muncie and Delaware County, though the rollout caused confusion after Myers' original post limited comments, disappeared, and was later explained as an accidental deletion. Bilbrey shares his initial thoughts on Myers entering the race, what it could mean for Muncie politics, and why this announcement may also mark the beginning of a new chapter in how The Political Spotlight approaches local politics going forward. From there, Bilbrey reviews the Muncie Board of Works meeting held Wednesday, October 28, 2026, and checks in on the Henry Township Advisory Board's emergency makeup meeting, where all board members were present, and a township resident showed up to "redress" the board. #ThePoliticalSpotlight