Charter backers battle to preserve edge on IPS school board
With four seats on the seven-member board up for election, the outcome could easily shift the balance of power in the district.
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Election officials to consider opening Lucas Oil Stadium for early voting this weekend
The decision will require unanimous support from the three-member Marion County Election Board, which consists of two Democrats and one Republican.
Libertarian candidate repeatedly attacks Holcomb during gubernatorial debate
During the discussion, the candidates answered questions about job creation, broadband internet, marijuana, a COVID-19 vaccine, racial disparities, redistricting and what time zone Indiana should be.
Marion County clerk extends early voting hours in her office to meet demand
Marion County Clerk Myla Eldridge is extending early voting hours in her office beginning Wednesday as the county tries to accommodate an unprecedented number of voters casting early ballots, leading to hours-long lines.
Early voting in Marion County nearly triples 2016 early voting turnout
Through Monday, 125,506 voters in Marion County had already cast a ballot, either in person or by mail.
Appeals court backs Indiana’s limits on voting time extensions
Federal judges have upheld a law unique to Indiana that prohibits voters from asking county judges to extend voting hours beyond the state’s 6 p.m. closing time because of Election Day troubles.
Health experts question Mike Pence’s campaigning as essential work
A Pence aide said Sunday that the vice president would continue to work and travel, including for campaigning, after his chief of staff and some other close contacts tested positive. Pence tested negative on Sunday and decided to keep traveling after consulting White House medical personnel, his aides said.
Prominent executives give big to Holcomb in governor’s race
Even as he’s worked to lead the state through the coronavirus pandemic, Gov. Eric Holcomb has managed to raise millions of dollars for his reelection campaign.
Vice President Pence casts absentee ballot in Indianapolis
Vice President Mike Pence and his wife, Karen, put their absentee ballots in a drop-off box about 8:15 a.m. Friday, shortly after the polls opened in the Indianapolis City-County Building.
IPS board candidate resigned from previous post after financial questions
A candidate for the Indianapolis Public Schools board resigned from his position as president of the Indiana Young Democrats this spring amid a controversy over his unauthorized withdrawal of $3,800 from the group’s account.
Trump, Biden fight over the virus, oil, climate and race
In the campaign’s closing debate, President Trump and Joe Biden largely shelved the rancor that overshadowed their previous battle in favor of a more substantive exchange that highlighted different approaches to major domestic and foreign challenges facing the nation.
Political groups give more than $200K to charter-friendly IPS board candidates
Deep-pocketed political action committees have thrown their support into four races for Indianapolis Public Schools board seats, helping candidates who back partnerships with charter schools to far outraise their competitors.
Indiana clerk refuses to wear mask while administering polls
Spokeswoman Valerie Warycha confirmed Friday that Secretary of State Connie Lawson contacted the clerk to ask her to wear a mask, but did not issue a mandate because she does not have the authority.
Debate Commission won’t require gubernatorial candidates to be tested for COVID-19
The commission announced Monday that “it cannot mandate COVID-19 testing of the candidates,” but it will separate the candidates in the WFYI studio during the event, rather than spacing them out in the same area.
Indiana governor attacked from both sides over virus actions
The two challengers to Holcomb’s reelection bid split on whether he’s been too passive in attacking the virus spread or that he’s trampled people’s rights.
Indiana mail-in ballots already more than triple for all of 2016 vote
Nationally, more than 17 million Americans already have cast ballots in the 2020 election, The Associated Press reported Friday, a record-shattering avalanche of early votes.
Political opponent of Pence’s brother alleges racist threats, gunfire
Democrat Jeannine Lee Lake, who faces long odds against Republican Rep. Greg Pence in the GOP-dominated 6th District, said she has received numerous racist and threatening messages.
Republicans fight to keep seats in northern suburbs
Republican state lawmakers seeking reelection in the northern suburbs are campaigning significantly more this year than in previous elections.
Holcomb maintains significant cash advantage in governor’s race
Republican Gov. Eric Holcomb nearly quadrupled his Democratic opponent in fundraising during the third quarter, according to campaign finance figures released Thursday afternoon.
Trump, Biden show differences in distant, dueling town halls
President Donald Trump and Democrat Joe Biden took part in competing town halls Thursday that offered a jarring contrast of their opposing political styles and approaches to major issues.