Gov. Braun’s post-election committees raise hundreds of thousands from Indiana business leaders
The latest federal filings show more than $430,000 was raised through Team Braun, a joint fundraising arm.
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Workhorse Braun leans into his business expertise
After his successful long-shot U.S. Senate campaign in 2018, U.S. Sen. Mike Braun is returning home to Indiana—and he hopes to swap the title before his name for governor.
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A halting Biden tries to confront Trump at debate but stirs Democratic anxiety about his candidacy
Biden’s uneven performance crystallized the concerns of many Americans that, at age 81, he is too old to serve as president. It sparked a fresh round of calls for the Democrat to step aside.
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Meet the new Republican lawmakers in the Indiana General Assembly
It wasn’t an election year for the Indiana General Assembly, but three resignations and the unexpected death of an Indianapolis state senator in 2023 means there will be four new Republican lawmakers at the Statehouse next year.
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Indiana judge rules in favor of U.S. Senate candidate seeking GOP nomination
The judge ruled that a contested state law that limits who can run on a primary ballot is unconstitutional. The injunction was sought by John Rust, former chair of Indiana egg producer Rose Acre Farms.
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Trump floats an unusual Republican National Convention before the midterms
President Donald Trump suggested Thursday that the Republican Party host a national convention before next year’s midterm elections, an unusual move that Democrats are also considering.
Indy council GOP caucus abruptly selects new minority leader
Just seven months after selecting Councilor Michael-Paul Hart as minority leader, council Republicans have abruptly replaced him with a colleague who formerly held the post.
Lt. Gov. Beckwith among supporters of lawsuit filed against Indiana GOP leadership
The complaint alleges that party leadership repeatedly silenced delegates, bypassed convention procedures, and rewrote internal rules without consent.
County Dems reelect Eldridge as leader, while Republicans pick Goodwin
Both major Marion County political parties gathered over the weekend to select leaders, with the incumbent being selected to remain as party chair for the Democrats and a former congressional staffer chosen as new leader for the Republicans.
Braun endorses Lana Keesling as next state GOP chair
If approved, Keesling will replace Randy Head, who resigned in December after just five months in the role, citing the demands of his full-time lobbyist job.
Indiana early voting growing in popularity due to convenience, changing attitudes
While statewide numbers are down from 2020’s pandemic election—when voting hours were expanded—early voting numbers are far outpacing 2016 numbers, aligning with the uptick seen across several states.
Trump’s campaign quickly pivots to Harris after Biden announces decision to leave the race
Former President Donald Trump’s campaign advocates spent weeks preparing for the possibility that Biden might exit the race, readying a bevy of attacks against Vice President Kamala Harris that they unleashed Sunday.
State GOP crowns Randy Head as leader of party in Indiana
Head, a former lawmaker and lobbyist, succeeds former chair Anne Hathaway, who resigned after a 10-month stint chairing the party.
Randy Head emerges as likely Hoosier GOP chief
The lobbyist and former state lawmaker would succeed Anne Hathaway, who recently resigned after a 10-month stint chairing the party.
Indiana GOP Chair Hathaway to step down this month
Anne Hathaway, the first woman to serve as chair of the Indiana Republican Party, will be joined in her departure by Executive Director Joe Elsener.
Beckwith upsets Mike Braun’s pick for running mate at GOP convention
Republican delegates picked Beckwith, a minister, over Rep. Julie McGuire, who had been nominated by the party’s gubernatorial nominee and was endorsed by former President Donald Trump.
GOP gubernatorial candidates discuss IEDC, LEAP and how to create jobs
Indiana’s strategy for economic development and job creation has emerged as a key issue in the Republican gubernatorial primary—and the future of the state’s still-developing LEAP district in Boone County could be at stake in the outcome.
Spartz, Goodrich, 7 others battle in crowded 5th District primary
Rep. Victoria Spartz’s late decision to run for reelection in Indiana’s 5th Congressional District—an about-face from months earlier—shook up a crowded primary that has become a rarity in American politics, with nine Republicans facing off.
Banks, Rust spar over residency as battle for U.S. Senate seat heats up
U.S. Senate candidate John Rust’s actual address is the latest point of contention raised by his challenger, GOP favorite U.S. Rep. Jim Banks.
Indiana Senate Republicans prioritize literacy, health in five-part agenda
A bill to require earlier interventions for students struggling with literacy is top-of-list for Indiana Senate Republicans, who unveiled their 2024 agenda Thursday morning.
Indiana GOP files legal brief against Rust in primary challenge
The Indiana Republican State Committee filed an amicus brief last week supporting a law that limits who can run under major political party banners in Indiana.
Q&A: Indiana GOP Chair Anne Hathaway’s take on crowded race for governor
The new Indiana GOP chair fielded questions about the 2023 municipal elections, Donald Trump’s endorsement of Mike Braun for governor and the party’s effort to recruit more diverse candidates.
Five takeaways from the 2023 election
Overall, the results seemed to reinforce the Republican reign over Indiana’s vast suburban and rural swaths, raising more questions than answers about whether Democrats can put a dent in the GOP’s long-held dominance over statewide elections in 2024.
In Indy visit, Donald Trump Jr., Jim Banks offer vision for parallel economy
Donald Trump Jr. and U.S. Rep. Jim Banks (R-Indiana)were joined by Michael Seifert, founder and CEO of PublicSq., a digital marketplace of businesses that support conservative causes.