Profit from real estate deals helping Spartz fund congressional campaign
A campaign disclosure form and other public records show that Spartz and her husband, Jason Spartz, have largely made their money buying, selling, leasing and farming land.
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Crisis puts Holcomb center stage—and that comes with risks, rewards
According to a recent poll conducted by Indy Politics and Change Research, 63% of Hoosiers say they approve of how Holcomb has responded to the pandemic, and 54% say the state is headed in the right direction. But Holcomb’s overall approval rate—at 47%—trailed the numbers for his handling of the coronavirus crisis.
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Democrats’ historic council grip likely to last, political observers say
Republicans will be forced to work with Democrats to see any GOP proposals take flight. And new, young Republican councilors say they’re eager to work across the aisle.
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New council in Westfield might curtail spending
A dramatic shakeup of the Westfield City Council could result in more scrutiny of development proposals that are part of Mayor Andy Cook’s vision for the growing city.
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5th District candidate Spartz seizes chances to ‘challenge and fight’
In both her business and governmental careers, Spartz is not afraid to disagree with anyone, regardless of political party.
Incumbent AG Hill defends himself during virtual GOP convention
During Thursday night’s state GOP convention, which was shifted to a virtual format due to the pandemic, Attorney General Curtis Hill compared himself to President Donald Trump, saying Trump also has faced false accusations and smears.
Political party chairmen disagree on expanded mail-in voting for fall election
To address concerns about the spread of COVID-19, the Indiana Election Commission in March expanded the option of voting by mail to any registered voter. But the change only applied to the June 2 primary election.
Memory Bank: Getting the official word you’re running for vice president
In 1904, a national committee of Republicans traveled to Indiana to officially tell Sen. Charles Fairbanks he would be the party’s nominee for president.
Huge field of Republicans lines up in 5th Congressional District primary
When GOP congresswoman Susan Brooks announced in June that she wouldn’t seek reelection this year, a window of opportunity opened for eager Republicans across Indiana’s 5th District.
Micah Beckwith
Micah Beckwith regularly shoots Facebook Live videos talking about his political concerns. One common theme—he’s worried about government taking freedoms away from citizens.
Andrew Bales
Andrew Bales, a retired teacher and army veteran, is a candidate in the Republican primary in Indiana’s 5th Congressional District.
Kent Abernathy
Kent Abernathy has several times in his life felt the need to serve his country. Running for Congress is just the latest example.
Allen Davidson
Allen Davidson, a highway engineer, is a candidate in the Republican primary in Indiana’s 5th Congressional District.
Carl Brizzi
Carl Brizzi says he’s worried about people losing the ability to share their opinions freely, and that, if people can’t have thoughtful, honest discussions, everyone will end up in echo chambers.
Danny Niederberger
Danny Niederberger, an accountant, is a candidate in the Republican primary in Indiana’s 5th Congressional District.
Russell Stwalley
Russell Stwalley, a pizza-doughmaker, is a candidate in the Republican primary in Indiana’s 5th Congressional District.
Dr. Chuck Dietzen
Dr. Chuck Dietzen says his experience growing up with a wide variety of foster siblings helped spur his global vision for health care.
Matthew Hook
Matthew Hook, a retired accountant, is a candidate in the Republican primary in Indiana’s 5th Congressional District.
Matthew Hullinger
Matthew Hullinger, a college student, is a candidate in the Republican primary in Indiana’s 5th Congressional District.
Kelly Mitchell
Kelly Mitchell loves her job as state treasurer, but says she’s worried about the future of the country, so she decided to run for Congress.
Mark Small
Mark Small, an attorney, is a candidate in the Republican primary in Indiana’s 5th Congressional District.
Beth Henderson
As a kid, Beth Henderson loved horses, so maybe it’s appropriate that the horses she owns now with her husband have become the best-known parts of her campaign for Congress.
Victoria Spartz
Victoria Spartz never wanted to work for the government. But she became frustrated with government regulations, so she got involved with the Republican Party to do something about it.