Hamilton County cities pay for elections with virtually no ballot choices
Republicans dominate Hamilton County politics and Democrats barely bother to participate.
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Hogsett’s claim about spending cuts isn’t quite accurate
The Democrat has said repeatedly that he spent less year after year while serving as secretary of state and U.S. attorney. But while his spending was generally lower than the amounts appropriated to the office, they weren’t always less than the year before.
Mayoral foes: City must draw residents to bolster tax revenue
Attracting higher-wage residents is key to future growth as city revenues have stagnated and local governments have become increasingly reliant on income taxes. Republican Chuck Brewer and Democrat Joe Hogsett are proposing ways to bolster Indy neighborhoods.
Anthem shares sliding after Clinton calls for merger review
Shares in Anthem Inc. and Cigna Corp., which agreed to a $48 billion deal in July, continued to slide Thursday after presidential candidate Hillary Clinton said mergers in the industry deserve more scrutiny.
Judge bars Indiana from enforcing ballot ‘selfies’ law
U.S. District Judge Sarah Evans Barker issued a preliminary injunction preventing the state from enforcing the "ballot selfies law" that made it a potential felony to post photos of a marked ballot on social media.
Hogsett solidifies fundraising advantage over Brewer
Democrat Joe Hogsett bolstered his cash advantage in the Indianapolis mayoral race against Republican Chuck Brewer, reporting donations of more than $1.56 million in his most recent campaign finance filing.
Early voting off to slow start in Indianapolis election
In a possible precursor to another low-turnout election, fewer than 3,000 people had already voted or requested absentee ballots by early this week for the Nov. 3 municipal contest.
Ex-lawmakers don’t rush to use leftover campaign cash
Evan Bayh has kept $10 million in campaign contributions since leaving the U.S. Senate in 2011, raising plenty of questions about the Indiana Democrat's political future.
Judge hears lawsuit challenging Indiana ballot photos law
The American Civil Liberties Union of Indiana sued the state in August over Indiana's so-called "ballot selfies law," contending that it violates voters' First Amendment rights.
Young leads fundraising battle in effort to succeed Coats
Fundraising totals are being reported in the Republican primary to succeed senior Indiana Sen. Dan Coats, who is retiring after 2016.
Where Brewer, Hogsett stand on city’s toughest issues
IBJ asked mayoral candidates Joe Hogsett, a Democrat who is leading in contributions and key endorsements, and Chuck Brewer, a Republican small-business owner who has the support of outgoing Mayor Greg Ballard, about their approaches to hot-button topics of particular interest to the business community.
The Interview Issue: Joe Hogsett
Democrat Joe Hogsett is the clear front runner in the race to be the next mayor of Indianapolis. But he says he’s not taking the race for granted and has packed his schedule with events across the community.
The Interview Issue: Chuck Brewer
Republican Chuck Brewer is the underdog in the race for mayor, but he says he can bring an entrepreneurial spirit to the office to help fix the city’s public safety problems and secure a sustainable financial future.
Hogsett dwarfs Brewer in ad buys
Democrat Joe Hogsett is airing his eighth ad in the mayoral race and has spent $400,000-plus on TV just this month, while Republican Chuck Brewer is preparing his first TV ad.
Potential Democratic challenger for governor opts out
Former Indiana House Speaker John Gregg remains the only Democratic candidate for the party's 2016 nomination for governor after a potential challenger decided against entering the race.
Sugar says no to governor’s race, criticizes Democratic Party
Tom Sugar said his fellow Democrats did all they could to discourage him from entering the race.
Senate candidate Young hopes to leverage GOP debate
U.S. Rep. Todd Young, is attempting to take advantage of his early fundraising lead and the spectacle that is Donald Trump to gain an early advantage over rivals U.S. Rep. Marlin Stutzman and former state GOP chairman Eric Holcomb.
State senator Delph decides not to join U.S. Senate race
Indiana Sen. Mike Delph, R-Carmel, says he won't enter the campaign to succeed U.S. Sen. Dan Coats in the 2016 elections.
Mayoral candidates offer visions for neighborhood development
Joe Hogsett and Chuck Brewer pledged Thursday that, if elected mayor, they’d take a hard line on absentee landlords and less-than-thoughtful developers, but offered different approaches for how they’d work to improve historic neighborhoods.
New political website hopes to help small campaigns
A Republican and Democrat are coming together in an election year to help “the little guys” run for office.