Holcomb says he’s eager for another four years
Indiana Gov. Eric Holcomb maintained a strong lead over Democratic opponent Woody Myers and Libertarian candidate Donald Rainwater all night on Tuesday as election results trickled in.
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Indiana Republicans appear likely to hold onto most competitive Statehouse seats
Democrat Ashley Klein had a slight lead in early returns over Torr but that evaporated as more votes came in.
Rokita declared winner in race to become Indiana’s next attorney general
With 60% of the votes in, Republican Todd Rokita had a 24-point lead over his opponent, Democrat Jonathan Weinzapfel.
Republicans declare Spartz victory in 5th Congressional district but Hale hasn’t conceded
Rep. Susan Brooks—the outgoing Republican congresswoman Spartz would replace—declared victory on Spartz’s behalf. “We know that we have absentee ballots still out—yes in Hamilton County, yes in Marion County,” Brooks said. “But she has demonstrated such strength in all of those counties.”
Trump easily cruises to victory in Indiana
With about 59% of the vote tallied Tuesday night, Trump had captured 60% of the vote, compared with 38% by Democrat Joe Biden.
McConnell wins reelection, but control of U.S. Senate at stake
Republicans fought to keep control of the Senate on Tuesday in a razor-close contest against a surge of Democrats challenging President Donald Trump’s allies across a vast political map.
Projections show Holcomb wins Indiana governor’s race
The Associated Press and The New York Times both made the calls with less than 10% of the vote counted Tuesday night.
Stocks put together biggest 2-day rally since September
The Dow Jones industrial average closed 554 points higher, led by a surge in bank shares as Treasury yields spiked on speculation that Congress will deliver a spending bill once the election is decided.
Long lines, enthusiasm, but no major problems as U.S. votes
At least 101.9 million people had already voted before Election Day, about 73 percent of the nearly 139 million who cast ballots in 2016, according to data collected by The Associated Press.
Election Day shadowed by threats of legal challenges
Litigation could take on a new urgency if a narrow margin in a battleground state becomes the difference between another four years for President Trump or a Joe Biden administration.
Huge voter turnout expected despite virus, political rancor
At least 98.1 million people voted before Election Day, or just shy of 71 percent of the nearly 139 million ballots cast during the 2016 presidential election. Experts are predicting record turnout this year.
More downtown business owners prepare for possible election violence
Nearly one dozen downtown Indianapolis buildings and businesses have boarded up their windows and glass doors for Election Day, even though local law enforcement leaders and downtown officials aren’t expecting demonstrations that could spark vandalism or looting.
Election Day FAQ: What you need to know
It’s Election Day, which can be stressful regardless of your party affiliation or whether or not you even cast a ballot this year. Here’s what you need to know about today and how results will come tonight (and possibly for the next several days).
Marion County sees three times as many early voters as in 2016
More than 213,600 Marion County residents have already cast ballots heading into Election Day. Statewide, more than 1.7 million voters cast ballots by mail or in-person at an early-voting location through Monday.
Stocks rally ahead of a potentially turbulent election week
U.S. stocks rebounded from the worst week since March as investors bet on the energy, materials and industrial sectors ahead of Tuesday’s presidential election.
Downtown Indianapolis businesses prep for possible unrest
Some buildings and businesses in downtown Indianapolis have boarded up windows and taken other security steps to prepare for possible unrest surrounding Election Day.
Another rating agency shifts 5th District in favor of Democrats
Sabato’s Crystal Ball at the University of Virginia’s Center for Politics announced the rating change Monday morning for the tight race between Republican state Sen. Victoria Spartz and former Democratic state lawmaker Christina Hale.
Democratic wins in Fishers, Carmel in 2019 don’t portend success countywide this year
Democrats’ increased participation and slight gains in recent Hamilton County elections may be part of a long-term strategy, but local party officials don’t think that will result in many county-level victories on Nov. 3.
Flood of early voting expected to delay Indiana, Marion County election results
In Marion County, “a large volume of absentee votes” will take days to get counted once that process begins on Tuesday, said Russell Hollis, deputy director of the Marion County Clerk’s Office. As a result, key races are not expected be decided on Election Night.
Election officials approve use of Lucas Oil Stadium for early voting this weekend
The decision comes after voter complaints of lines at early-voting centers that were several hours long.