Profit from real estate deals helping Spartz fund congressional campaign
A campaign disclosure form and other public records show that Spartz and her husband, Jason Spartz, have largely made their money buying, selling, leasing and farming land.
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Efforts to lift up women help define 5th District candidate Hale
In every role Hale has held in her career, she has connected people, especially women, to opportunities for growth and success.
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Todd Rokita to replace Curtis Hill on GOP ticket for Indiana attorney general
Former U.S. Rep. Todd Rokita will be the Republican Party’s nominee for Indiana Attorney General, narrowly topping embattled incumbent Curtis Hill in a vote of delegates, the Indiana GOP announced Friday.
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Governor’s race not top of mind in Black community
Democrat Woody Myers is the state’s first Black gubernatorial nominee from either major political party, but Black community leaders say his campaign is getting lost in the barrage of news about COVID-19 and protests over police brutality and racial inequity.
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Former GOP congressman Rokita enters AG race, seeks to oust Hill
Todd Rokita, 50, said he didn’t want to challenge an incumbent from his own party, but an Indiana Supreme Court decision suspending Hill’s license makes it clear he shouldn’t hold the office.
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Letter: Flatten the curve this Election Day
My office is encouraging registered, Marion County voters to vote by absentee ballot. Voting by mail ensures your safety and simultaneously helps flatten demand on the election system ahead of Election Day.
Over Indiana’s opposition, pace accelerated for no-excuse absentee balloting case
Indiana is urging the 7th Circuit Court of Appeals to apply the brakes to the challenge to the state’s restrictions on absentee balloting. However, in an order issued Tuesday, the 7th Circuit granted the plaintiffs’ motion to expedite the appeal.
5th District candidate Spartz seizes chances to ‘challenge and fight’
In both her business and governmental careers, Spartz is not afraid to disagree with anyone, regardless of political party.
Marion County Election Board approves 188 vote centers for November
The Marion County Election Board on Wednesday morning approved the vote center plan, which calls for opening a total of 188 vote centers—including Bankers Life Fieldhouse, Lucas Oil Stadium and Hinkle Fieldhouse—on Nov. 3.
Court ruling against Indiana no-excuse absentee voting appealed
A federal appeals court also is being asked to enter an immediate injunction that would permit Hoosiers to vote by mail due to the pandemic.
Indiana’s limits on absentee balloting upheld by federal court
A motion for a preliminary injunction that would expand no-excuse absentee balloting in Indiana was denied in a Friday ruling in the Southern Indiana District Court. Judge James Hanlon found the restrictions on absentee balloting do not absolutely prohibit state residents from voting.
Federal judge orders counties to notify voters quickly when absentee ballots are rejected
The decision, issued Thursday by U.S. District Judge Sarah Evans Barker, comes just months before a general election in which large numbers of Hoosiers are expected to submit absentee ballots by mail.
WISH-TV to launch weekly show covering politics in late September
The 30-minute show, called All INdiana Politics, will run at 9:30 a.m. on Sundays starting Sept. 27.
Postal Service warns 46 states their voters could be disenfranchised
Anticipating an avalanche of absentee ballots, the U.S. Postal Service sent detailed letters to 46 states and the District of Columbia warning that it cannot guarantee all ballots cast by mail for the November election will arrive in time to be counted.
Indiana Election Commission declines to expand voting by mail to all
The commission allowed all voters to cast a ballot by mail for the June 2 primary, but Republicans have argued that it is not necessary to make that change for the Nov. 3 election because pandemic conditions have changed.
Indiana Senate Democrats targeting four Marion County races
The Indiana Senate Democrats Committee, the campaign arm of the Indiana Senate Democratic Caucus, is expected to announce its “Flip List” on Tuesday morning, and four of the five races on the list cover parts of Marion County.
Ransomware feared as possible saboteur for November election
Federal authorities say one of the gravest threats to the November election is a well-timed ransomware attack that could paralyze voting operations. The threat isn’t just from foreign governments, but any fortune-seeking criminal.
Notre Dame withdraws as host of first presidential debate
The university was set to host the inaugural contest between President Donald Trump and former Vice President Joe Biden on Sept. 29.
Biden unveils $2 trillion climate plan with energy revamp
The proposal doesn’t include specifics on how the ambitious plan would be paid for. Senior campaign officials said it would require a mix of tax increases on corporations and the wealthy, and deficit spending aimed at stimulating the economy.
Election costs expected to soar in prep for voting during pandemic
As officials prepare for the Nov. 3 election, one certainty is clear: It’s coming with a big price tag.
Lawsuit challenges Indiana limits on voting time extensions
The lawsuit filed in federal court in Indianapolis on behalf of Common Cause Indiana argues that the state law wrongly thwarts voters and political parties from protecting the right to vote.
Supreme Court: States may require presidential electors to support popular-vote winner
Justice Elena Kagan wrote for the court, saying states may punish or replace electors who will not abide by the popular vote.
National elections analyst calls 5th District race a toss-up
Sabato’s Crystal Ball at the University of Virginia’s Center for Politics on Thursday announced it had moved the open race between Democrat Christina Hale and Republican Victoria Spartz from “leans Republican” to “toss-up.”
Judge orders Lawson to produce documents on voting-machine security
Indiana Secretary of State Connie Lawson has argued that she shouldn’t have to turn over records about machine security because they could jeopardize cyberterrorism security. A judge wants to see for herself.