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.
Elections
-
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.
Read More -
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.
Read More -
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.
Read More -
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.
Read More
Articles
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.
Indiana officials increasing ties to conservative group Turning Point USA
Secretary of State Diego Morales said his office had started a voter registration partnership with Turning Point’s Club America high school organization. Meanwhile, Gov. Mike Braun plans a “significant announcement” with Turning Point leaders.
Indy election board asks state to pursue ethics investigation into Morales
The Marion County Election Board voted unanimously on Friday to ask state investigators to look into what they suspect is a state law violation by Secretary of State Diego Morales.
Dual Wilson candidates tangle Trump-backed challenge to Republican senator
A top ally to Gov. Mike Braun calls situation a “trick” as Election Commission deadlock keeps candidate on primary ballot
Indiana hemp drug ban, early voting restrictions, tort reform die at House deadline
Several bills met their end Monday after Indiana House lawmakers declined to call them down ahead of a second reading deadline.
Trump-endorsed challenger to high-ranking Republican senator ends campaign
The drive for political retribution against Republican state senators who didn’t support Indiana congressional redistricting has taken a blow.
Star Parker: Voting should be treated as a special privilege
Isn’t the point that freedom is not free?
Indiana Senate passes bill aiding low-income utility customers, requiring multiyear rate plans
Crime, crypto and more get floor votes, with concurrences or compromises to come.
Republicans revive push to shorten Indiana’s early voting period
The proposal for fewer early voting days was added Monday by the Senate Elections Committee through an amendment; no public testimony was allowed.
Are Andrea Hunley’s website updates a hint at 2027 mayoral run?
Hunley announced last month she will not seek re-election for her Senate District 46 seat, and recent tweaks to her campaign website add to the speculation that she might be preparing to mount a run for Indianapolis mayor.
A final list of candidate filings for Indiana House, Senate and Congress
All nine U.S. House and 100 Indiana House seats are up for election this year, along with half of the 50 Indiana Senate seats. The candidate filing period ended at noon on Friday.
Trump’s calls to ‘nationalize’ elections have state, local election officials bracing for tumult
Several Democratic election officials, and some Republicans, have spoken out. Placing voting under control of the federal government would represent a fundamental violation of the Constitution, they note.