At debate, Indiana attorney general candidates spar over abortion, immigration
The fiery 20-minute debate between incumbent Republican Todd Rokita and Democrat Destiny Wells also focused on the role of the Attorney General’s Office.
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Statehouse races to watch around Indianapolis, suburbs
Political forecasting for Indiana Statehouse races can be tricky. To help, IBJ spoke with party leaders ahead of Election Day to scope out which races could be competitive.
Campaign to toss justices off Indiana Supreme Court countered by new PAC
A so-called “retention question” appears on the Nov. 5 election ballot, asking voters whether they want to keep Chief Justice Loretta Rush and Justices Mark Massa and Derek Molter on the state’s high court.
Indiana attorney general candidates spar over ad allegations
Democrat attorney general candidate Destiny Wells went on the attack in advertisements launched last week, prompting rebuke from GOP incumbent Todd Rokita.
Democratic group pumps $600K into Indiana governor race
The Democratic Governors Association is spending more on the campaign of nominee Jennifer McCormick after a survey it funded showed a closer-than-expected race for Indiana governor.
Would Braun, McCormick take as many trade trips abroad as Holcomb? Not likely
As governor, Holcomb has traveled on 25 overseas economic development trips (27 total including Canada) since he took office in 2016. He’s embarked on five in 2024 alone.
Gubernatorial candidates advocate cuts in property taxes, spending in second debate
Voters will have one final televised opportunity to hear from the candidates on Oct. 24 during the Indiana Debate Commission’s debate.
Candidates spar in first general election gubernatorial debate
Topics at Wednesday debate between Se. Mike Braun and Jennifer McCormick included a recently manipulated advertisement from the Braun campaign and the Republican nominee for lieutenant governor saying the other side invoked a “Jezebel spirit.”
Fiscal policy takeaways from Wednesday night’s gubernatorial debate
Republican U.S. Sen. Mike Braun and Democrat Jennifer McCormick squared off on fiscal policy issues and more Wednesday night in the first of two gubernatorial debates on back-to-back nights.
Braun ‘inflation-reduction’ plan focuses on business taxes, offers targeted tax holidays
Also included is the creation of a new tax credit that would reward employers who offer higher wages or upskilling opportunities.
Braun hits McCormick with negative, digitally altered ad in governor’s race
The original version of the ad circulated to television stations “mistakenly” omitted a required disclaimer that labeled the advertisement as altered, according to Sen. Mike Braun’s campaign.
Suspicious package sent to elections officials in Minnesota prompts evacuation and FBI investigation
Earlier packages were sent to elections officials or intercepted before they arrived in Alaska, Colorado, Georgia, Indiana, Kentucky, Massachusetts, Missouri, New York, Rhode Island, Mississippi and Connecticut.
GOP lieutenant governor candidate launches advisory board with focus on Christianity
The statement of purpose pitches the group as “composed of subject matter experts and professionals” covering agriculture, small business, defense development and legislative oversight.
What to expect as Braun, McCormick go head-to-head in back-to-back debates
The two major party candidates running for Indiana governor—Republican U.S. Sen. Mike Braun and Democrat Jennifer McCormick—will spend close to two hours pitching their policy plans and attempting to resonate with voters next week in back-to-back televised debates.
Proposed pay raise aims to attract more election workers in Marion County
A bipartisan City-County Council proposal would raise the pay for absentee voter board workers from $11 an hour to $15 an hour and recommend increased per diem for day-of workers.
Teamsters union declines to endorse Harris or Trump for president
The International Brotherhood of Teamsters declined said neither candidate has sufficient support from the 1.3 million-member union.
Gubernatorial candidate Braun includes teacher pay, K-12 curricula in education platform
U.S. Sen. Mike Braun’s policy agenda emphasizes seven specific points—mostly in line with existing Indiana GOP positions and initiatives.
Braun, Republican ticket hold hefty lead in Indiana in new poll
Meanwhile, former President Donald Trump has a major advantage over Vice President Kamala Harris in the state.
Braun releases rural ag plan that calls for tax relief, new broadband program
Sen. Mike Braun, the Republican candidate for governor, partnered with conservative public policy group Hoosiers for Opportunity, Prosperity & Enterprise Inc., or HOPE, to develop his agenda.
IPS school board candidate removed from ballot by election board
The Marion County Election Board voted to strike Terrencio Davis from the ballot for the District 2 seat because he does not live in the district.