Supreme Court weakens a landmark Civil Rights-era law and aids GOP efforts to control the House
The effect of the ruling may be felt more strongly in 2028 because most filing deadlines for this year’s congressional races have passed.
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Former Indianapolis Mayor Greg Ballard declares for secretary of state race
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
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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Voting line wait exceeds two hours at City-County Building as early voting ends
Hundreds of voters stood in a line that wrapped around Lugar Plaza outside the Indianapolis City-County Building on Monday morning.
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Educator McCormick touts optimism and opportunity
Jennifer McCormick hasn’t shied away from talking about her decision to flip from identifying as a Republican to a Democrat following her time as state superintendent of public instruction from 2017 to 2021.
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Secretary of state candidate Greg Ballard knocks Indiana’s primary system
Ballard, a former Republican mayor of Indianapolis, is attempting an independent campaign for secretary of state under the “Lincoln Party” label.
Clerk contest illustrates ongoing divide in local Democratic party
Incumbent Kate Sweeney Bell has outraised Karla López Owens, who has spent more on the race.
Four Democrats competing for open state Senate seat on northwest side
Major priorities for the Democratic field include addressing affordability in health care and housing, managing rising utility costs and improving access to child care and mental health services.
Race for vacant North Indy Senate seat draws 2 former lawmakers and Young staffer
Three Republicans with contrasting visions are contending for the chance to flip one of Indiana’s few competitive state Senate seats.
DPW administrator announces run for Indianapolis mayor
David Bride joins two other Democrats — former City-County Council President Vop Osili and State Sen. Andrea Hunley — to declare their intentions to run for the office.
Sen. Andrea Hunley to launch campaign for Indy mayor
She is the second Democrat to publicly declare a bid for mayor. Vop Osili, the longtime leader of the Indianapolis City-Council, hosted a campaign kickoff on April 7.
New campaign filings show big Senate Republican support for targeted incumbents
The Indiana Senate Republican caucus has dumped nearly $2 million so far this year into helping seven current senators fend off primary challengers, state campaign finance filings show.
Pro-redistricting groups aiming to follow through on Trump’s Indiana reprisal threats
Political organizations tied to Washington are spending millions opposing state senators who voted against redrawing U.S. House maps
Federal judge blocks Indiana’s ban on use of student IDs for voting
U.S. District Court Judge Richard Young ruled that the challengers would likely succeed in their arguments.
Indiana Senate power broker looks to hold on against Trump’s opposition
National groups are targeting Sen. Travis Holdman for defeat and backing a challenger who has struggled to launch his campaign.
Trump dives deeper into Indiana’s Republican primary fights
The new endorsements come as Trump-supportive campaign groups ramp up spending in an attempt to carry out the political revenge vowed by the president and Gov. Mike Braun.
Ongoing ballot fight leaves Indiana Senate candidate stymied
Alexandra Wilson is exasperated that she is still fighting to remain on the Republican state Senate ballot less than a month before primary voting ends.
Why there are no education elections on your primary ballot
Lawmakers made changes in 2025 to school board elections and referendums. But this is the first year voters will notice the differences.
Indiana attorney general backs challenger to US Rep. Jim Baird
Indiana Attorney General Todd Rokita is weighing in on his old congressional seat by backing a legislator who is running against current U.S. Rep. Jim Baird in the Republican primary.
Supreme Court sounds skeptical of state laws allowing late-arriving ballots
A ruling is expected by late June, early enough to govern the counting of ballots in the 2026 midterm congressional elections.
Judge orders 3 counties to hold absentee ballots in Indiana Senate primary
Clay County Circuit Court Judge David Thomas issued an order Wednesday directing clerks to “immediately cease” sending absentee ballots involving the Republican Senate District 38 race.
Indiana attorney general involved in ballot case that could impact office staffer
Court fight continues over challenge to same-last name candidate in Republican state Senate primary
Republican primary ads launch in support of Trump’s call for redistricting revenge
The first wave of broadcast and digital advertising attacks have landed against Republican state senators who voted against the Indiana congressional redistricting.
Ballard to run under ‘Lincoln Party’ name in his independent bid for Indiana secretary of state
Former Indianapolis Mayor Greg Ballard said using the “Lincoln Party” label is part of an effort that could eventually establish a new political party in the state.