UPDATE: Evan Bayh confirms he’s running for Senate
The former governor and senator says he can “no longer sit on the sidelines and watch as partisan bickering grinds Washington to a halt.”
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Veepstakes continue as Trump meets with Pence at governor’s residence
Ivanka Trump joined her father at the governor’s Meridian Street residence as the GOP nominee for president continues to vet possible running mates.
UPDATE: Trump family visits with Pence, other VP hopefuls in Indy
Donald Trump and family members visited Indiana Gov. Mike Pence and other vice presidential candidates in Indianapolis on Wednesday. Trump posted on Twitter that he would reveal his choice at 11 a.m. Friday.
Democrats working to compete in red state Senate contests
Election developments in Indiana and Kansas stand as the latest examples of Democratic attempts to mount competitive races on Republican-friendly terrain, as they try to capitalize on turmoil around Donald Trump's presidential candidacy.
Trump: ‘Who the hell knows’ about Pence as VP pick
Donald Trump spoke at a rally in Hamilton County amid speculation that he may pick Indiana Gov. Mike Pence as his running mate.
Former Angie’s List CEO seeks to ‘Draft Mitch’ for governor
The head of former Indiana Gov. Mitch Daniels' successful 2004 campaign has begun an effort to draft him to again seek the office if Donald Trump selects Gov. Mike Pence to be his running mate.
Pence: I’ll campaign for Trump anywhere, anytime
The billionaire businessman is expected to name his vice presidential pick in the coming days and the campaign appearances with Gov. Mike Pence would be the latest in a series of joint appearances Donald Trump has held with vice presidential prospects.
Longtime Indiana congressman Brademas dies at 89
John Brademas was a Democrat and served 11 terms in Congress. He rose to majority whip, the No. 3 position in the U.S. House, before losing his seat in the 1980 Republican landslide when Ronald Reagan was elected to his first term as president.
Trump-Pence VP decision could scramble Indiana politics
Gov. Mike Pence is set to attend a campaign fundraising event with the New York billionaire in Indianapolis on Tuesday—just six days before the Republican national convention in Cleveland. The Trump campaign also has scheduled a rally for Tuesday evening in Westfield.
Trump takes in $51 million, builds list of potential running mates
Donald Trump appeared to be moving closer to choosing a vice presidential running mate Wednesday, though two senators who had been under consideration said, "No, thanks."
Candidates Pence, Gregg raise $7 million in last 3 months
After being out-fundraised by Democratic former state House Speaker John Gregg last quarter, preliminary numbers indicate that Republican Gov. Mike Pence's campaign led this time around.
Potential replacements emerge in case Trump taps Pence
Indiana Republicans are already speculating about who would replace Mike Pence in the governor's race, even though Pence's selection is far from certain and the presumed GOP presidential nominee is vetting several candidates.
Report: Bosma, Rokita to vie for governor if Trump picks Pence as running mate
If Gov. Mike Pence is picked, the GOP would only have until July 15 to name a replacement to the Indiana ballot to run against Democratic nominee John Gregg. Lt. Gov. Eric Holcomb would likely be in the running as well.
FBI says it won’t recommend charges in Clinton email matter
The decision almost certainly removes the threat of criminal charges. But FBI Director James Comey delivered a blistering review of Hillary Clinton's actions, saying the agency found 110 emails on Clinton’s server containing classified information.
Trump tweets he was ‘very impressed’ by Indiana Gov. Pence
The billionaire businessman tweeted: "Spent time with Indiana Governor Mike Pence and family yesterday. Very impressed, great people!"
Spokesman: Indiana governor had ‘warm’ meeting with Trump
Indiana Gov. Mike Pence and his wife met with Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump and his wife Saturday as Trump considers potential running mates, but a Pence spokesman said “nothing was offered.”
GOP takes aim at Gregg over legislative health care perk
Indiana Republicans are criticizing Democratic gubernatorial nominee John Gregg for a lucrative perk he helped institute for members of the General Assembly when he was speaker of the House.
Indiana political consultant Kellems leaves Trump campaign
Indiana political consultant Kevin Kellems, who joined Donald Trump’s presidential campaign team just last month, has resigned.
Judge grants e-liquid maker temporary restraining order in vaping case
One e-liquid manufacturer will get a short reprieve from the state’s new vaping laws, which effectively shut many players out of the market.
Recount shows Gorman wins Indiana Senate primary recount
A recount team added and subtracted some votes, but the final margin remained the same—a 37-vote victory by attorney Sean Gorman.