Democrats look to rebuild after Republican gains
Indiana Democrats are looking for a life preserver heading toward 2012. And their best hope might rest with the man some blame in part for at least one of the party’s losses: retiring Sen. Evan Bayh.
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Indiana’s GOP leaders want school changes
The school plan that House Republicans presented during the campaign calls for giving parents more options, holding teachers accountable and putting more education dollars in classrooms rather than administration.
Indiana revenue in October down from year ago
The state Budget Agency reported Wednesday that Indiana collected $959 million in October. That’s $23 million below the most recent forecast and about $81 million less than projected in the budget lawmakers passed in 2009.
Pence to step down as No. 3 House GOP leader
Indiana Rep. Mike Pence alluded to a potential presidential bid in a statement he issued to his colleagues announcing he will step down as GOP conference chairman.
After 2008 change, Indiana returns to GOP roots
Republicans picked up the U.S. Senate seat vacated by Democrat Evan Bayh and two southern Indiana congressional seats that had been held by Democrats. They also appeared poised to claim a two-thirds majority in the Indiana Senate and take control of the state House of Representatives.
GOP takes 2 Indiana congressional seats from Dems
Republicans defeated Democratic Rep. Baron Hill and captured another seat Tuesday that the party had targeted as part of its effort to win control of the U.S. House, but Rep. Joe Donnelly prevented a GOP sweep of Indiana’s three swing districts.
Democrat Donnelly holds on in 2nd District
Democrats have held onto one of the most hotly contested congressional seats in the country with Rep. Joe Donnelly barely winning re-election Tuesday in northern Indiana’s 2nd district.
GOP retains control of Indiana statewide offices
Republican Charlie White overcame allegations of voter fraud to become Indiana’s next chief election officer, and Republican incumbents held onto their jobs as auditor and treasurer.
Republican Young defeats Hill in 9th District
Republican Todd Young has defeated five-term Democratic Rep. Baron Hill in southern Indiana’s 9th district, dealing Democrats a second loss in congressional seats they held in the state.
Indiana voters OK property tax cap amendment
Indiana voters have overwhelmingly approved a constitutional amendment that will make property tax limits more permanent.
GOP gains seat with Bucshon’s win in 8th District
Republican Larry Bucshon has won southwestern Indiana’s 8th Congressional District, giving the GOP a U.S. House seat that Democrats have held the last four years.
GOP off to fast start in midterm election
Republicans gained a Senate seat in Indiana and powered to leads in 10 House districts currently held by Democrats in midterm elections Tuesday night, early fruits of a drive to break the Democrats’ grip on power in Congress.
Democrat Carson re-elected
Democratic Rep. Andre Carson has easily won election to a second term from Indiana’s 7th Congressional District despite his unwavering support for President Barack Obama.
Stutzman wins 3rd District
Marlin Stutzman has kept northeastern Indiana’s 3rd District in the Republican column by winning election to its congressional seat.
Rokita wins in 4th District
Indiana Secretary of State Todd Rokita has kept the state’s 4th Congressional District in the Republican column by winning the election to replace retiring Rep. Steve Buyer.
UPDATE: Coats returns to U.S. Senate from Indiana
Coats defeated Democratic U.S. Rep. Brad Ellsworth and Libertarian Rebecca Sink-Burris on Tuesday in the race to succeed Democrat Evan Bayh. The GOP counted on a Coats victory to help the party win the 10 seats it needs to gain control of the Senate.
GOP’s Pence scores easy re-election in 6th District
Congressman Mike Pence easily defeated Democrat Barry Welsh, a United Methodist minister from Connersville who has lost three straight challenges to Pence.
GOP’s Burton wins 15th term in Indiana’s 5th District
Republican Rep. Dan Burton will continue his reign as Indiana’s longest-serving congressman after winning election to his 15th term.
Need for Duke coal-gas plant on regulators’ agenda
Duke Energy Corp. says it needs a new coal-gasification power plant it’s building in southwest Indiana, but consumer advocates don’t believe it.
Fraud allegations focus of secretary of state race
Charges of voter fraud have already marred Tuesday's election for Indiana's next chief election official, with the Republican candidate accused of using a false address to cast a ballot in May's primary.