Ex-Indiana schools chief Bennett ineligible for county seat
Republican precinct committee members elected Tony Bennett to the Clark County Council on Wednesday, but he hasn’t lived in the county long enough to qualify.
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Merritt to run for Marion County GOP chairman
The state senator is seeking to replace Council Minority Leader Mike McQuillen, who led the party on a temporary basis until announcing he would step down this week.
Holcomb’s pick confirmed as new Indiana GOP chairman
The state GOP central committee voted unanimously Wednesday to select Kyle Hupfer as party leader.
Outgoing attorney general looks forward to working in private sector, legal ed
Greg Zoeller hopes to continue to assist in legal education programs and is looking for a central home for all of the ideas and projects he hopes to implement once he leaves the Statehouse.
Indiana’s electors expected to cast ballots for Trump
In Indiana, home state to Vice President-elect Mike Pence, none designated as electors by Trump’s November victory is expected to buck their party.
Cardwell resigns as GOP party chairman; Holcomb recommends successor
Indiana Republican Party Chairman Jeff Cardwell plans to step down Jan. 21, following the presidential inauguration of President-elect Donald Trump and Vice President-elect Mike Pence.
Trump—with Pence in tow—wins Indiana’s 11 electoral votes
Republican Mike Pence originally hoped to be winning reelection to the governor’s office but Donald Trump picked him this summer to be his running mate.
Poll: Young takes the lead over Bayh in Senate race
The new WTHR/Howey Politics Indiana poll shows the governor’s race as a tossup, and Todd Young with a five-point lead over Evan Bayh in the battle for U.S. Senate.
Poll: Bayh, Young tied in Senate race
Republican Todd Young has cut into Democrat Evan Bayh’s lead in the U.S. Senate race, according to a new poll. The race is important because it could determine which party controls the Senate.
Bayh, Young exchange blows over trade
U.S. Senate candidate Evan Bayh, a Democrat, is focusing on trade in the last weeks of the election, trying to paint Republican Todd Young as misaligned with the best interests of the Hoosier worker—but Bayh also has his weaknesses when it comes to trade.
Pence tries to boost Holcomb in waning days of campaign
Gov. Mike Pence made a home-state stop on Sunday and substantially altered the campaign speech he gives around the country as a vice presidential candidate to boost the Republican in the governor’s race.
Democrats push to be relevant at Statehouse
Indiana Republicans are playing defense this year, as they try to guard their supermajorities in the Indiana General Assembly.
Holcomb, Gregg get donations from big groups
Large political advocacy groups have emerged as the top donors in the Indiana gubernatorial race, far outpacing the size of donations from individuals.
Young, Bayh trade barbs in heated Senate debate
Democrat Evan Bayh and Republican Todd Young accused each other of being Washington insiders and putting special interests over Hoosiers during Tuesday night’s charged debate.
Politicos wonder if Clinton could actually win Indiana
Donald Trump’s support appears to have eroded from an 11-point lead in mid-August, according to a recent poll. His campaign has been dogged by recent accusations of sexual misconduct against women.
Pence says GOP ticket will ‘absolutely’ accept election outcome
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.
Candidates focus on veterans as election nears
Indiana’s nominees for governor, John Gregg and Eric Holcomb, as well as those in the Senate race, Evan Bayh and Todd Young, appeared at Indianapolis events Saturday to show support for veterans.
Young: Trump comments about groping women give me ‘pause’ about whether to support him
Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump is facing bipartisan condemnation about comments he made in 2005, stating that when you’re a star “you can do anything to women,” including grope their private parts.
Holcomb touts GOP economic record at debate; Gregg frustrated with ‘status quo’
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.