GOP’s Burton wins 15th term in Indiana’s 5th District
Republican Rep. Dan Burton will continue his reign as Indiana’s longest-serving congressman after winning election to his 15th term.
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Indiana voters deciding outcome of big GOP push
Indiana voters headed to the polls Tuesday amid Republican hopes for big gains in the state's congressional delegation and Legislature, but it wasn't immediately clear whether voters were turning out in the numbers the party had hoped for.
Fraud allegations focus of secretary of state race
Charges of voter fraud have already marred Tuesday's election for Indiana's next chief election official, with the Republican candidate accused of using a false address to cast a ballot in May's primary.
In rough economy, state candidates tout biz skills
Candidates might brag about their business credentials in any campaign year, but in the lead-up to Tuesday’s election, some say it’s been particularly intense.
Anti-incumbent wave unlikely to swamp ‘lucky’ Burton
Congressman Dan Burton is expected to win his 15th term Tuesday despite what some say is an anti-incumbent sentiment sweeping the nation.
U.S. attorneys, FBI to watch for voter fraud, abuses
The FBI also will have special agents available to receive allegations of election fraud or discrimination.
Presidential hopefuls Daniels, Pence reflect two sides of GOP
If Gov. Mitch Daniels and U.S. Rep. Mike Pence become presidential candidates, through them Indiana will represent something of a microcosm of the national Republican Party and its philosophical wings.
Ellsworth attacks Coats’ lobbying career in debate
U.S. Rep. Brad Ellsworth on Monday used his first debate with Republican Dan Coats in the race for Indiana's open U.S. Senate seat to attack Coats for his time spent as a lobbyist. Libertarian Rebecca Sink-Burris tried to set her party apart by staying above the fray.
Election could give GOP control of state policy decisions
With a Republican tide predicted to wash over the country in next month’s election, there is a very real chance that the Indiana House will be dominated by the GOP for the first time since 2005-06, putting virtually all policy-setting responsibilities in Indiana in one party’s hands.
Voter group’s website analyzes candidates’ stands
A nonpartisan group has launched a website to help Indiana voters determine where candidates stand on the issues, even if the candidates didn't answer its pre-election survey.
Free tickets available for local Senate debate
The Indiana Debate Commission is giving away tickets for the Oct. 11 debate on the IUPUI campus. The debate is the first of three scheduled between Republican Dan Coats, Democrat Brad Ellsworth and Libertarian Rebecca Sink-Burris.
Democrats: Secretary of state hopeful committed voter fraud
The Republican hoping to be Indiana's next top election official committed voter fraud when he cast a ballot in the May primary using his ex-wife's home as his address, Democrats alleged Tuesday.
Hoosiers can register to vote using cell phones
Indiana has a new high-tech way residents can register to vote for the Nov. 2 elections — using Internet-capable mobile phones.
GOP secretary of state hopeful quits town council
Charlie White says because of his statewide campaign and recent marriage he didn't realize that his new home was outside his Fishers Town Council district.
Pence is tops in conservatives’ straw vote
A straw vote suggests that social conservatives favor Indiana Rep. Mike Pence to head a Republican presidential ticket with former Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin in 2012.
UPDATE: Group pushing for constitutional property tax cap
Gov. Mitch Daniels joined others in promoting passage of a referendum that would make property tax caps in Indiana part of the state constitution.
Daniels’ GOP dinners fuel White House speculation
Speculation about Gov. Mitch Daniels' presidential aspirations is rising with reports that he has been hosting a series of dinners with top Republican business and policy leaders from around the country.
Brizzi controversies loom over prosecutor’s race
Democrat Terry Curry and Republican Mark Massa say restoring trust is job one for the next Marion County prosecutor.
Control of House key issue as election season revs up
One hundred Indiana House seats are on the ballot—though many fewer are competitive—but their outcomes may affect the state well beyond the two-year terms that the candidates seek.
Daniels helps raise cash for Mississippi GOP
Two governors seen as potential 2012 presidential candidates appeared together Thursday night at a fundraiser for the Mississippi Republican Party. Mississippi's Haley Barbour and Indiana's Mitch Daniels wouldn't say whether either has ambitions for the White House.