Decision on hold about questioning voters in recount of Indiana Senate GOP primary
It will be at least another month before the Indiana Recount Commission weighs in on what is now a three-vote Republican primary win by state Sen. Spencer Deery.
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Closed primaries in vogue with Indiana Republicans, but how would they work?
The issue has received increased attention following a tight state senate race that featured allegations of crossover voting.
Beau Bayh defeats Blythe Potter for Democratic secretary of state nomination
Bayh earned 61% of delegate votes, according to convention results. Party officials said 2,269 delegates cast ballots Saturday afternoon, with one blank ballot submitted.
Indianapolis Democrats weather first big test before mayor’s race
Party leaders say they’re making strides toward a more sustainable county party and fairer elections, but criticism still abounds from progressive Democrats who want to see more.
Banks staffer Engling says decision on secretary of state’s race came quickly
Concerns about Diego Morales’ reelection chances weighed into the move by the Republican candidate who’s largely unknown to the public.
Electability, future of party on minds of delegates as Democrats choose secretary of state nominee
As Indiana Democrats prepare to gather for the party’s convention Saturday, delegates will decide whether a familiar political name or a progressive challenger is best positioned to flip one of Indiana’s most contested statewide offices.
Indiana Dems announce treasurer, comptroller candidates
Jessica Bailey and Coumba Kebe were the sole candidates to meet the Indiana Democratic Party’s filing deadline last week for the positions.
Indiana libertarian leader to head party’s national committee
Libertarian Party of Indiana leader Evan McMahon will chair the Libertarian National Committee after winning over delegates Sunday at the party’s annual convention.
Indiana electoral races garner thousands in wagers on online prediction market
The secretary of state’s race isn’t the only state contest that has attracted bets. Primaries for U.S. House race nominees brought in thousands in trade volume.
Morales lashes back over loss of Indiana secretary of state race support
Indiana Secretary of State Diego Morales’ campaign message blames his backing of President Trump’s redistricting push — despite other top Republicans doing the same.
First Internet Bank CEO David Becker weighing bid for Indy mayor
Becker told IBJ in a statement that he has been approached about running for office and said he takes “those conversations seriously.”
Braun says he’s neutral in turbulent GOP Indiana secretary of state race
The governor emphasized that he “never” endorsed Morales or any other contender and said he “respect(s) the process” as the increasingly contentious GOP nomination fight heads toward next month’s state convention.
Morales refuses to drop out after Banks, Rokita withdraw support in GOP secretary of state race
Indiana Secretary of State Diego Morales showed no signs of backing down, saying state convention delegates — not party insiders — should decide the Republican nominee.
Banks, Rokita drop support for Morales, urge him to suspend secretary of state campaign
Attorney General Todd Rokita said he no longer believes Indiana Secretary of State Diego Morales can win reelection in November after “self-inflicted wounds and issues.”
GOP secretary of state race scrambled as US Sen. Banks’ staffer enters
Max Engling filed paperwork with the Indiana Republican Party as the fourth candidate for the nomination that will be decided June 20 during the state party convention.
5 of 7 IPS school board seats to be on November ballot after Impink announces resignation
Allissa Impink plans to resign from the IPS board on June 15 after winning the Democratic primary election for state Senate District 46.
National Democratic group targets 11 Indiana House races
The Democratic Legislative Campaign Committee is hoping to break the GOP supermajority in the Indiana House of Representatives.
Trump-backed candidate seeks recount in Indiana Senate race with 3-vote margin
Challenger Paula Copenhaver claims some voters illegally cast ballots in Republican primary to support Sen. Spencer Deery
Possible recounts of tight state Senate races could extend into July
Completed tallies show incumbent GOP Sens. Spencer Deery and Liz Brown with narrow primary wins.
Trump-backed challenger narrows Indiana Senate deficit to 2 — with 3 more provisional ballots left
Three final provisional ballots could decide a hotly contested Indiana Senate Republican primary race by the slimmest margin this week.