david wolfe bender

Zulich was the only person to file as a candidate in a vacancy caucus held by the Monroe County Democratic Party.

Sydney Zulich initially planned to run as an independent before changing her party affiliation.

Bender filed paperwork Thursday formally declaring his withdrawal from the municipal election, meaning he will not appear on the ballot in the Nov. 7 general election.

Monroe County Democratic Party Chair David Henry said the election board's referral of its investigation is a reason he chose to not challenge the results.

Bender said he did not intend to violate any election laws when he declared his candidacy using a District 6 address he didn’t live at but intended to move to.

Bender’s victory was expected, as he was the only Democratic candidate running in District 6.

David Wolfe Bender says he signed a lease at an address in District 6, where he's running, but that it doesn't start until May.

David Wolfe Bender, a Bloomington City Council Candidate, came under investigation after some said he may not live at the address listed on his candidacy paperwork.

Board members discussed but ultimately chose not to refer the investigation to law enforcement — for now.

Bender’s name will still be on the May ballot, but if Bender withdraws after the May primary, the Democratic party can replace him in the general election by convention or caucus.