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.
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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.
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.
Bayh’s wealth exploded after he left Senate, financial report reveals
Democrat Evan Bayh made $6.2 million since January 2015 while his net worth rose as high as $48.5 million, according to a personal financial disclosure report filed with the U.S. Senate late Sunday night.
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.
Both Gregg, Holcomb favor ‘all-of-the-above’ energy strategy
Based on their records and campaign promises, neither of the major party candidates for governor seem likely to radically reshape Indiana’s energy policies.
The Interview Issue: John Gregg
Democrat John Gregg is trying to avenge his loss to Republican Gov. Mike Pence four years ago. But it wasn’t easy to decide to run again. His wife told him to get in the race only if it was “about serving and having a servant’s heart.” That made up his mind.
Senate race heats up after tightened poll
A Democratic Super PAC is swooping in to help Democratic U.S. Senate candidate Evan Bayh as Republican Todd Young taps some GOP heavyweights to make the case for his election. While a Bayh win in November appeared to be favored when he unexpectedly jumped into the race, it appears the race is now becoming something […]
Poll finds Gregg leads Holcomb by 5 points, Bayh leads Young by 4 points
Both the U.S. Senate and Indiana gubernatorial races could be tossups by the time Election Day rolls around.
Poll: Trump support in Indiana has slipped since Pence joined ticket
Despite a small decline in the margin, Donald Trump has a strong lead in the state over Democrat Hillary Clinton, the new poll shows.
Indy-area high school to host first governor’s race debate
The Indiana Debate Commission announced Tuesday that the first debate will take place at Lawrence North High School in Indianapolis, the day after the first scheduled presidential debate.
Democrats see chance to seize 9th Congressional District
The sprawling section of the state might not be a gimme for the GOP in a race one Democratic strategist says is between “Miss Indiana and Mr. Tennessee.”
Senate race could break contributions record
The battle for Indiana’s open U.S. Senate seat could become the most expensive general election race in the state’s history, if Republican Todd Young proves he can compete with Democrat Evan Bayh.
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.”
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.
Trump runs far behind Clinton in Indiana donations
Donald Trump’s nationwide lag in fundraising compared with former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton is apparent even in Indiana, despite the fact polling shows Trump comfortably besting Clinton in a general election matchup here.
Governor’s race goes negative as GOP group weighs in with anti-Gregg ad
The Republican Governors Association called the Democrat a “wasteful-spending, tax-loving, former lobbyist.”
Recycling advocate Hamilton seeks to fill Hale’s House seat
Carey Hamilton hopes to replace Christina Hale on the ballot as Hale runs alongside Democratic gubernatorial candidate John Gregg.
In Hale, Gregg gains ‘full partner’ with a bipartisan streak
John Gregg stressed Christina Hale’s selection could help him gain the support of moderate Republican voters. He said Hale’s record of reaching across the aisle “speaks for itself.”