Indiana Gov. Mike Pence suggested Sunday that Trump’s claim of a ‘rigged” election stems only from his belief the media is ganging up on him. Not long after, Trump undermined Pence’s comments.
Democrat gubernatorial candidate John Gregg says there’s too much logging going on in Indiana state forests, while Republican opponent Eric Holcomb defends the state’s practices.
Neither major-party gubernatorial candidate rejects using more so-called P3s in Indiana’s future. Both think the deals have their place, but they differ on when they should be used.
The three gubernatorial candidates—Democrat John Gregg, Republican Eric Holcomb and Libertarian Rex Bell—debated issues relating to jobs and the economy at the debate at University of Indianapolis.
Based on their records and campaign promises, neither of the major party candidates for governor seem likely to radically reshape Indiana’s energy policies.
Indiana is among 13 Republican-led states seeking to prevent government money from going to Planned Parenthood.
With less than two months until Election Day, Eric Holcomb, 48, is in a dead heat in the race for governor. Holcomb describes his career as one of “answering the call.” But he says he reflected with his wife, Janet, before committing to this fall’s campaign.
Democrat John Gregg is trying to avenge his loss to Republican Gov. Mike Pence four years ago. But it wasn’t easy to decide to run again. His wife told him to get in the race only if it was “about serving and having a servant’s heart.” That made up his mind.
Both the U.S. Senate and Indiana gubernatorial races could be tossups by the time Election Day rolls around.
Indiana’s public pension system over the next several months will consider participation in a $1 billion economic-development initiative proposed by outgoing Republican Gov. Mike Pence.
Monarch Beverage Co.’s attempts to enter the liquor business over the past decade were frequently met with displeasure from staffers in the Indiana Governor’s Office and at the Indiana Alcohol and Tobacco Commission, according to private emails brought to light by a recent court case.
The Indiana Debate Commission announced Tuesday that the first debate will take place at Lawrence North High School in Indianapolis, the day after the first scheduled presidential debate.
Lt. Gov. Eric Holcomb’s campaign says it will start running TV ads soon, and that it’s been using phone banks, door-to-door efforts and social media to reach voters. Democrat John Gregg has been advertising aggressively.
The Indiana Utility Regulatory Commission hears hundreds of cases a year and regulates $14 billion worth of electric, natural gas, telecommunications, steam, water and sewer utilities.
The Republicans and Democrats running for governor and state superintendent say they’ll focus their energy on kids, although they have different plans to do so.
House Minority Leader Scott Pelath says state government will lack leadership for the rest of the year with Mike Pence’s extended campaign absences and his lame-duck status after having to drop his re-election bid.
The Indiana Republican Party plans to formally approve Eric Holcomb’s pick Monday.
Political observers say Indiana’s newly minted Republican gubernatorial nominee has an uphill battle in the next 100 or so days if he wants to beat Democrat John Gregg in the Nov. 8 election.
Lt. Gov. Eric Holcomb appears to be the favorite to snare the Republican nomination for governor. He ruffled feathers over the weekend by suggesting he had an inside track to Gov. Mike Pence’s financial support.
Lt. Gov. Eric Holcomb has told the GOP officials who will choose the party’s gubernatorial candidate that only he has a commitment from Gov. Mike Pence to use his $7 million campaign fund.
