Democrats pick up pieces after Tuesday’s bloodbath
Democrats lost 12 House seats, two congressmen and a U.S. senator, and the party failed to win any of three state offices.
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Election turnout up only slightly this year
Slightly more Indiana voters cast ballots in this year’s midterm election than in the last one four years ago despite predictions of a much bigger turnout.
Democrats look to rebuild after Republican gains
Indiana Democrats are looking for a life preserver heading toward 2012. And their best hope might rest with the man some blame in part for at least one of the party’s losses: retiring Sen. Evan Bayh.
Indiana’s GOP leaders want school changes
The school plan that House Republicans presented during the campaign calls for giving parents more options, holding teachers accountable and putting more education dollars in classrooms rather than administration.
Pence to step down as No. 3 House GOP leader
Indiana Rep. Mike Pence alluded to a potential presidential bid in a statement he issued to his colleagues announcing he will step down as GOP conference chairman.
New GOP-led House will focus on private-sector job creation
With new control of the Indiana House, Republican lawmakers plan to pursue an agenda focused on encouraging the private sector to create jobs and passing a budget without tax increases.
Democrats win prosecutor’s race, other Marion County seats
Democrat Terry Curry has been elected Marion County prosecutor, defeating Republican candidate Mark Massa in a close race. Democrats also won the sheriff’s race and other countywide seats.
Republican Young defeats Hill in 9th District
Republican Todd Young has defeated five-term Democratic Rep. Baron Hill in southern Indiana’s 9th district, dealing Democrats a second loss in congressional seats they held in the state.
GOP off to fast start in midterm election
Republicans gained a Senate seat in Indiana and powered to leads in 10 House districts currently held by Democrats in midterm elections Tuesday night, early fruits of a drive to break the Democrats’ grip on power in Congress.
Democrat Carson re-elected
Democratic Rep. Andre Carson has easily won election to a second term from Indiana’s 7th Congressional District despite his unwavering support for President Barack Obama.
Stutzman wins 3rd District
Marlin Stutzman has kept northeastern Indiana’s 3rd District in the Republican column by winning election to its congressional seat.
UPDATE: Coats returns to U.S. Senate from Indiana
Coats defeated Democratic U.S. Rep. Brad Ellsworth and Libertarian Rebecca Sink-Burris on Tuesday in the race to succeed Democrat Evan Bayh. The GOP counted on a Coats victory to help the party win the 10 seats it needs to gain control of the Senate.
GOP’s Burton wins 15th term in Indiana’s 5th District
Republican Rep. Dan Burton will continue his reign as Indiana’s longest-serving congressman after winning election to his 15th term.
Indiana voters deciding outcome of big GOP push
Indiana voters headed to the polls Tuesday amid Republican hopes for big gains in the state's congressional delegation and Legislature, but it wasn't immediately clear whether voters were turning out in the numbers the party had hoped for.
In rough economy, state candidates tout biz skills
Candidates might brag about their business credentials in any campaign year, but in the lead-up to Tuesday’s election, some say it’s been particularly intense.
Anti-incumbent wave unlikely to swamp ‘lucky’ Burton
Congressman Dan Burton is expected to win his 15th term Tuesday despite what some say is an anti-incumbent sentiment sweeping the nation.
Mayor’s communications strategist leaving city post
Robert Vane, Ballard’s deputy chief of staff and communications director, plans to start his own firm specializing in crisis and strategic communications. His last day with the city is Nov. 5.
GOP could gain quorum in state Senate election
Indiana Senate Democrats, long considered the last bastion of liberal thought in state government, are in danger of becoming politically irrelevant after the Nov. 2 election—something they say would disenfranchise nearly 2 million Hoosiers who live in their districts.
Indianapolis-area experts see bright spots amid ongoing real estate weakness
Health care shows signs of life, and multi-family buildings continue to hold their own, experts said during a recent IBJ Power Breakfast.
Presidential hopefuls Daniels, Pence reflect two sides of GOP
If Gov. Mitch Daniels and U.S. Rep. Mike Pence become presidential candidates, through them Indiana will represent something of a microcosm of the national Republican Party and its philosophical wings.