Notre Dame withdraws as host of first presidential debate
The university was set to host the inaugural contest between President Donald Trump and former Vice President Joe Biden on Sept. 29.
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Biden unveils $2 trillion climate plan with energy revamp
The proposal doesn’t include specifics on how the ambitious plan would be paid for. Senior campaign officials said it would require a mix of tax increases on corporations and the wealthy, and deficit spending aimed at stimulating the economy.
Election costs expected to soar in prep for voting during pandemic
As officials prepare for the Nov. 3 election, one certainty is clear: It’s coming with a big price tag.
Todd Rokita to replace Curtis Hill on GOP ticket for Indiana attorney general
Former U.S. Rep. Todd Rokita will be the Republican Party’s nominee for Indiana Attorney General, narrowly topping embattled incumbent Curtis Hill in a vote of delegates, the Indiana GOP announced Friday.
Lawsuit challenges Indiana limits on voting time extensions
The lawsuit filed in federal court in Indianapolis on behalf of Common Cause Indiana argues that the state law wrongly thwarts voters and political parties from protecting the right to vote.
Supreme Court: States may require presidential electors to support popular-vote winner
Justice Elena Kagan wrote for the court, saying states may punish or replace electors who will not abide by the popular vote.
National elections analyst calls 5th District race a toss-up
Sabato’s Crystal Ball at the University of Virginia’s Center for Politics on Thursday announced it had moved the open race between Democrat Christina Hale and Republican Victoria Spartz from “leans Republican” to “toss-up.”
Governor’s race not top of mind in Black community
Democrat Woody Myers is the state’s first Black gubernatorial nominee from either major political party, but Black community leaders say his campaign is getting lost in the barrage of news about COVID-19 and protests over police brutality and racial inequity.
Judge orders Lawson to produce documents on voting-machine security
Indiana Secretary of State Connie Lawson has argued that she shouldn’t have to turn over records about machine security because they could jeopardize cyberterrorism security. A judge wants to see for herself.
Incumbent AG Hill defends himself during virtual GOP convention
During Thursday night’s state GOP convention, which was shifted to a virtual format due to the pandemic, Attorney General Curtis Hill compared himself to President Donald Trump, saying Trump also has faced false accusations and smears.
Democrats pick former Evansville mayor to run for Indiana attorney general
Jonathan Weinzapfel’s Republican opponent is still undecided. Embattled incumbent Curtis Hill and three challengers are running for the GOP nomination.
Indiana Democrats prepare to choose attorney general nominee
Longtime state Sen. Karen Tallian and former Evansville Mayor Jonathan Weinzapfel are vying for the nomination, a selection made by state delegates rather than primary election voters.
Fears growing about strength of U.S. voting system
The chaos that plagued Georgia’s primary this week is raising concerns about a potential broader failure of the nation’s patchwork election system that could undermine the November presidential contest, political leaders and elections experts say.
Democratic gubernatorial candidate Myers said he wants to unite Hoosiers
During a televised speech Thursday evening as part of the Indiana Democratic Party’s virtual convention, Indiana Democratic gubernatorial candidate Woody Myers talked about his experiences with racism as a child in Indianapolis.
Hamilton County’s early tallies for council, commissioners, treasurer races hold true
The top candidates competing for Hamilton County’s three at-large seats retained the positions they held Tuesday evening when counting stopped for the night.
Primary election: Dem party chairman loses primary; GOP incumbent on verge of loss; attorney wins GOP primary for Bosma’s seat
Check back throughout the night for primary election updates.
Political party chairmen disagree on expanded mail-in voting for fall election
To address concerns about the spread of COVID-19, the Indiana Election Commission in March expanded the option of voting by mail to any registered voter. But the change only applied to the June 2 primary election.
Washington Township school referendums appear headed toward approval
Meanwhile, the final results of Beech Grove City Schools’ referendums were still being counted Tuesday night, but voters looked to be on the way to approving the $22.4 million funding request.
Scenes from Indiana’s primary election: Long lines, social distancing, more
For the first few hours, voters at some sites did not experience the long waits or frustration that many voting-rights advocates feared, but turnout increased later in the day.
Nine states, D.C., voting amid coronavirus pandemic, social unrest
Voters are being asked to navigate curfews, health concerns and a sharp increase in mail balloting on Tuesday as elections take place from Maryland to Montana.