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Former Indianapolis Mayor Greg Ballard declares for secretary of state race

March 4, 2026
Marek Mazurek

The former Indianapolis mayor enters a busy race featuring Republican Diego Morales and Democrat Beau Bayh.

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Vop Osili announces run for Indianapolis mayor

January 15, 2026
Taylor Wooten

Osili becomes the first Democrat to launch a mayoral bid in what could be a crowded race to succeed Mayor Joe Hogsett, who said during his 2023 campaign that his third term would also be his final.

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5 of 7 IPS school board seats to be on November ballot after Impink announces resignation

May 19, 2026 | MJ Slaby, Chalkbeat Indiana

Allissa Impink plans to resign from the IPS board on June 15 after winning the Democratic primary election for state Senate District 46.

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National Democratic group targets 11 Indiana House races

May 19, 2026 | Joey Harris

The Democratic Legislative Campaign Committee is hoping to break the GOP supermajority in the Indiana House of Representatives.

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Trump-backed candidate seeks recount in Indiana Senate race with 3-vote margin

May 19, 2026 | Tom Davies, Indiana Capital Chronicle

Challenger Paula Copenhaver claims some voters illegally cast ballots in Republican primary to support Sen. Spencer Deery

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Possible recounts of tight state Senate races could extend into July

May 17, 2026 | Tom Davies, Indiana Capital Chronicle

Completed tallies show incumbent GOP Sens. Spencer Deery and Liz Brown with narrow primary wins.

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Trump-backed challenger narrows Indiana Senate deficit to 2 — with 3 more provisional ballots left

May 11, 2026 | Leslie Bonilla Muñiz, Indiana Capital Chronicle

Three final provisional ballots could decide a hotly contested Indiana Senate Republican primary race by the slimmest margin this week.

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Former White House staffers, journalists opine on state of media

May 8, 2026 | Taylor Wooten

The Benjamin Harrison Presidential Site event was titled, “Off the Record: The Press and the Presidency.”

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Redistricting return, leadership questions loom after Indiana Senate primary shakeup

May 7, 2026 | Tom Davies, Indiana Capital Chronicle

Gov. Mike Braun said Wednesday that it was too late for action on redistricting this year.

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Narrow vote margins leave 2 GOP Indiana Senate races in uncertainty

May 7, 2026 | Tom Davies, Indiana Capital Chronicle

The wrap-up of initial vote tallies from Indiana’s Republican primary showed incumbent Sens. Liz Brown and Spencer Deery in narrow races that could face recounts.

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Indiana incumbents fend off primary election challengers in congressional races

May 6, 2026 | Casey Smith, Indiana Capital Chronicle

Among the state’s sitting congressional delegation — which currently includes seven Republicans and two Democrats — six incumbents overcame challengers, while three other representatives faced no primary competition at all.

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Anti-incumbent fever not evident in Indiana House races

May 6, 2026 | Mackenzi Klemann, Indiana Capital Chronicle

President Donald Trump’s retribution campaign against state senators who opposed mid-cycle redistricting did not extend to Indiana House members.

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Ruckelshaus, Moorhead win primary fights in Indiana Senate District 29

May 6, 2026 | Elissa Maudlin

Republican John Ruckelshaus and Democrat Kristina Moorhead will vie for the open seat in a district that includes parts of northwest Indianapolis, Zionsville and Carmel.

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Multiple Indiana Senate Republicans fall to Trump-backed challengers

May 5, 2026 | Joey Harris

The results show the power and popularity of President Trump among Indiana Republicans, said University of Indianapolis political science professor Laura Merrifield Wilson.

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Sweeney Bell claims victory in clerk’s race viewed as test of establishment

May 5, 2026 | Taylor Wooten

In the countywide race for Marion County sheriff, Kelvis T. Williams garnered more votes than Gregory Patrick.

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Election updates: Shreve outlasts opponent in 6th District | Baird wins 4th District primary | Ford, Spartz win in 5th

May 5, 2026 | IBJ Staff

Check here for primary election updates throughout the evening.

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André Carson headed for easy victory over 3 primary challengers

May 5, 2026 | Taylor Wooten

Carson, an 18-year incumbent, held a sizable lead with most of the vote counted in a race against some of the most serious challengers he’s faced during his time in office.

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Early voting turnout high locally for midterm primary election

May 4, 2026 | Taylor Wooten

Interest in some races is up after President Donald Trump endorsed challengers to seven Indiana Senate incumbents as part of a redistricting-related retribution campaign.

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Election notes: What to expect in Indiana’s state primaries

May 4, 2026 | Associated Press

Seven GOP state senators who blocked President Trump’s push to redraw the state’s congressional districts now face primary challengers endorsed by him.

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Senate District 31 candidates say voters want ‘common-sense,’ ‘middle-of-the-road’ approach

May 1, 2026 | Taylor Wooten

When District 31 Sen. Kyle Walker said he wouldn’t seek another term, he created a competitive open seat that quickly attracted eight contenders.

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US Sen. Jim Banks taking unusually active role in attacking anti-redistricting lawmakers

May 1, 2026 | Tom Davies, Indiana Capital Chronicle

Two Banks-affiliated groups are funding much of the TV campaign in support of President Trump-endorsed Republican primary challengers.

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Republican redistricting opponent faces Trump-backed challenger in Senate primary

May 1, 2026 | Joey Harris

Walker was one of 21 state Republican senators who joined Democrats in killing a mid-decade redistricting bill backed by President Donald Trump in late 2025.

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