Senate race: Anti-establishment mood might lift Stutzman; Young has money edge
During a tumultuous presidential primary, the linchpin in the Senate race might be what kind of voter shows up for the primary.
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Presidential candidates lay groundwork for Indiana
Early voting began Tuesday across Indiana in advance of the May 3 primary election, one in which the state could hold more sway than usual in the presidential races for Democrats and Republicans.
Former Gov. Daniels still backs earlier primary for Indiana
Daniels eight years ago first proposed moving the presidential primary up, but his ideas never gained much traction in the Indiana General Assembly because a February or March primary would fall smack dab in the middle of the legislative session.
High school student seeks to change Indiana constitution
An Elwood Community High School student has worked with legislators to author a bill that would lower the age that people are eligible to run for state office from 25 to 21 in the Senate and 21 to 18 in the House of Representatives.
Deadline to register to vote is Monday; early voting starts Tuesday
This is not a joke. If you want to cast a ballot for The Donald or Feel the Bern or vote for any of the other remaining candidates, you need to be registered by the end of the day Monday.
Indiana’s U.S. Senate GOP primary gets personal in final month
The race to fill the seat of retiring Republican Sen. Dan Coats has turned into an increasingly hostile war of words between two sitting Indiana GOP congressmen.
Special prosecutor probes donations by Monarch Beverage affiliate
At issue is whether more than $1.47 million in campaign donations by Monarch affiliate Vision Concepts LLC illegally circumvented a state law limiting corporate campaign contributions.
Campaigns warned against ‘robo’ calls
Indiana Attorney General Greg Zoeller pledges to sue any campaign that uses automated calls to contact voters.
Secretary of state’s office debuts voter education site
Secretary of State Connie Lawson says the web-based education program is designed to teach students, voters and teachers.
Democrats won’t challenge Young’s candidacy in court
The Indiana Democratic Party says it won't file a court challenge to U.S. Rep. Todd Young's placement on the ballot for U.S. Senate.
Political outsider Scott Willis seeks to oust veteran Kenley
Westfield resident Scott Willis says it’s not an ideal time for him to be running for an Indiana Senate seat. But after he spent time in the fall canvassing the 20th district, he decided he couldn’t keep waiting to see if six-term Republican Sen. Luke Kenley would retire.
Sen. Kenley holds sway over what’s funded—and what isn’t
Kenley, a former grocery store owner who was first elected in 1992, said he is running for office again because he wants to work on a long-term funding solution for shoring up Indiana’s roads and infrastructure.
Bitter GOP presidential contest could spell exciting Indiana primary
Depending on results from primary contests on March 15, Indiana could still be in play when Hoosier voters go to the polls on May 3, political experts say. And that could impact some major state races.
INSIDE THE STATEHOUSE: Moving state’s presidential primary not as easy as it sounds
Voters and politicos around the state have long called for Indiana to move up its presidential primary. But doing so requires solving logistical issues that have not been tackled.
Hamilton County GOP to caucus March 16 to fill vacant council seat
Jim Belden, who died Feb. 14, had previously held the seat since 1993.
Lawmakers confirm Holcomb as lieutenant governor
Indiana lawmakers voted Thursday to confirm a replacement for former Lt. Gov. Sue Ellspermann, who stepped down Wednesday from her position as the state's second-in-command.
Indiana lieutenant governor nears official resignation
Indiana Lt. Gov. Sue Ellspermann is serving her final hours in office before her resignation takes effect Wednesday afternoon.
Mitch Daniels will take part in Super Tuesday watch party
The former governor who considered running for president will be part of a Q&A and panel discussion at Purdue University, where he is now president.
Coats joins growing list of public officials backing Rubio
The Republican senator from Indiana echoed comments from other lawmakers who are sticking closely to the message that Rubio can unite the party.
Lawmakers concerned about judicial diversity if ‘merit’ bill passes
A “merit selection” system has been proposed for choosing Marion Superior Court judges. But some Democrats say it would disenfranchise voters and limit diversity on the bench.