Multiple Indiana Senate Republicans fall to Trump-backed challengers
The results show the power and popularity of President Trump among Indiana Republicans, said University of Indianapolis political science professor Laura Merrifield Wilson.
Politics & Government
Sweeney Bell claims victory in clerk’s race viewed as test of establishment
In the countywide race for Marion County sheriff, Kelvis T. Williams garnered more votes than Gregory Patrick.
Election updates: Shreve outlasts opponent in 6th District | Baird wins 4th District primary | Ford, Spartz win in 5th
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André Carson headed for easy victory over 3 primary challengers
Carson, an 18-year incumbent, held a sizable lead with most of the vote counted in a race against some of the most serious challengers he’s faced during his time in office.
Early voting turnout high locally for midterm primary election
Interest in some races is up after President Donald Trump endorsed challengers to seven Indiana Senate incumbents as part of a redistricting-related retribution campaign.
Election notes: What to expect in Indiana’s state primaries
Seven GOP state senators who blocked President Trump’s push to redraw the state’s congressional districts now face primary challengers endorsed by him.
2026 Innovation Issue: Braun, Trump sweep DEI out of government
In a letter to Hoosiers, Braun said the state was “replacing the divisive DEI ideology with a level playing field of MEI: Merit, Excellence, and Innovation.”
US Sen. Jim Banks taking unusually active role in attacking anti-redistricting lawmakers
Two Banks-affiliated groups are funding much of the TV campaign in support of President Trump-endorsed Republican primary challengers.
Republican redistricting opponent faces Trump-backed challenger in Senate primary
Walker was one of 21 state Republican senators who joined Democrats in killing a mid-decade redistricting bill backed by President Donald Trump in late 2025.
Democrat arrested while canvassing won’t drop out of Indiana Senate District 31 primary
Andrew Dezelan is one of the four Democratic primary candidates running for the state Senate seat that includes parts of northern Lawrence Township and most of Fishers.
Trump signs bill funding the Department of Homeland Security, ending record shutdown
The bipartisan legislation, which funds much of the Department of Homeland Security but not its immigration enforcement operations, ends the longest agency shutdown in history.
Hogsett taps former South Bend official as deputy mayor for neighborhoods
Jordan Gathers, a former Butler University basketball player who recently worked for the city of South Bend, will start his new job Friday.
USDA to move SNAP administrative office and staff to Indianapolis
The move is part of a larger effort to shift Department of Agriculture services out of Washington, D.C. and spread them across the country.
Trump’s Indiana redistricting revenge aims to topple state Senate’s leader
Even though Indiana state Senate leader Rodric Bray isn’t on anyone’s primary ballot next week, he is the ultimate target of President Donald Trump’s demand for political retribution.
Supreme Court weakens a landmark Civil Rights-era law and aids GOP efforts to control the House
The effect of the ruling may be felt more strongly in 2028 because most filing deadlines for this year’s congressional races have passed.
FSSA hiring 400 employees to monitor Medicaid eligibility ahead of work requirements
The hiring spree comes as FSSA prepares to comply with new state and federal work requirements, including more frequent eligibility checks.
Secretary of state candidate Greg Ballard knocks Indiana’s primary system
Ballard, a former Republican mayor of Indianapolis, is attempting an independent campaign for secretary of state under the “Lincoln Party” label.
Key senator says he’s ready to confirm Warsh as Trump’s pick as Fed chair
The announcement by Sen. Thom Tillis removes a big hurdle to President Trump’s effort to install Kevin Warsh, a former high-ranking Federal Reserve official, in the job in place of Jerome Powell.
Accused gunman at D.C. dinner was likely targeting Trump, top official says
The acting attorney general said suspect apparently traveled by train from California and checked into the hotel where the White House Correspondents’ Association dinner was held.
Trump uninjured after suspect with multiple weapons tackled at correspondents’ dinner
Trump said that a “shooter has been apprehended” in a post to Truth Social about 30 minutes following a security incident at the White House correspondents’ dinner.