Lacking enough support, South Bend mayor withdraws before DNC chairman vote
After Pete Buttigieg pulled out, party activists elected former Labor Secretary Tom Perez to lead the Democratic National Committee.
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Redistricting changes unlikely in Indiana this year
An effort to change who is responsible for drawing Indiana's election maps is unlikely to gain approval this year after a legislative panel declined to take a vote on the issue.
Pence’s ability to keep Indiana interests in mind likely limited
Much has changed in recent decades to reduce the ability of White House leaders from wielding undue influence when it comes to helping individual states.
Holcomb completes ascension from unknown to Indiana governor
Eric Holcomb was a struggling Republican Senate candidate a year ago, a virtual unknown in Indiana despite more than a decade at the top levels of the Republican state politics. On Monday, he became Indiana’s chief executive.
Indiana Democratic chairman seeking re-election to position
The Indiana Democratic Party chairman has the backing of some top party officeholders to remain in the job despite the thumping that state Democrats took in November's election.
2016 NEWSMAKER: Jennifer McCormick, new state schools chief
Political newcomer Jennifer McCormick was elected Nov. 8 as state superintendent of public instruction—a surprise to many who expected Democrat Glenda Ritz to keep her seat.
Indiana’s 11 Electoral College voters cast votes for Trump
Anti-Trump activists gathered outside the Indiana House chamber where electors met and jeered proceedings. Dozens of supporters were in the House chamber to watch the vote.
ISTA reboots after rough election
State Superintendent of Public Instruction Glenda Ritz’s re-election loss in November was a big setback for the Indiana State Teachers Association, leading some observers to wonder how much clout the organization still holds.
Indiana sets record with 33 percent early voting in election
The overall election turnout of 58 percent of registered voters fell short of the level of 62 percent in 2008.
Trump picks Pence ally Verma for cabinet position
President-elect Donald Trump on Tuesday said he’ll nominate Seema Verma, founder of Indianapolis-based SVC Inc. and architect of the Healthy Indiana Plan, as his pick for administrator of the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services.
Pence aide cancels lobbying contract ahead of ban
A key aide to Vice President-elect Mike Pence removed himself from the U.S. government’s rolls of federal lobbyists and canceled a lucrative lobbying contract days before Donald Trump’s team announced it will ban lobbyists from taking jobs with the administration.
Indiana GOP leaders say funding for pre-K, roads are priorities
At Tuesday’s Organization Day, Indiana House Speaker Brian Bosma called for lawmakers to move past a "rough" campaign season and refocus on the priorities of state government when the Legislature convenes in early January.
Holcomb taps former Daniels adviser Goode as chief of staff
Indiana Gov.-elect Eric Holcomb said Earl Goode’s “perspective on past accomplishments will inform us as we move into the future.”
Indiana Democrats face low point after election losses
Indiana Democrats saw their hopes for a resurgence dashed under the weight of Donald Trump’s landslide victory and Republicans gaining complete control of the state’s government.
Bennett, Messer on possibility list for Trump’s education secretary
Former Indiana State Superintendent Tony Bennett and Republican Congressman Luke Messer of Shelbyville could have an edge with Mike Pence leading the transition team.
Warrant: Indiana workers submitted bogus voter registrations
Employees of an Indiana voter mobilization group with deep ties to the Democratic Party submitted several hundred voter registrations that included false, incomplete or fraudulent information, according to a search warrant unsealed Monday.
Glenda Ritz leaving office with a mixed legacy
Supporters saw her as an energetic leader who wouldn’t buckle to the establishment. Opponents saw her as nothing more than a a one-hit wonder.
Pence to lead Trump transition team, replacing Christie as chairman
Donald Trump picked his transition chairman and other leaders Friday. It’s his biggest staffing announcement since he won the election this week.
For tech sector, a mix of optimism, concern about Trump presidency
President-elect Donald Trump seems poised to cut corporate taxes and regulations, local tech leaders said, but some are concerned about his rhetoric or policies that might marginalize women and minorities.
Rally set for VP-elect Pence, who’ll finish governor’s term
The Indiana Republican Party plans a public rally Thursday to welcome Gov. Mike Pence back to the state for the first time as vice president-elect.