Poll: Trump support in Indiana has slipped since Pence joined ticket
Despite a small decline in the margin, Donald Trump has a strong lead in the state over Democrat Hillary Clinton, the new poll shows.
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Democrats counting on Indiana as they eye Senate takeover
Putting Indiana in their likely win column was a major coup for Democrats in this year’s costly fight for Senate control. Republicans command a slim 54-46 majority, and Democrats need to pick up four seats to take back power if they hang onto the White House.
McCormick rejects Ritz’s favored ISTEP changes, backs SAT as high school exam
Jennifer McCormick, a school superintendent from Yorktown running for Indiana superintendent of public instruction, has revealed details of how she’d like to see Indiana’s testing system change.
SEC fines private-equity firm where Bayh works record $53M
Apollo Global Management LLC—the private-equity firm where U.S. Senate candidate Evan Bayh is a senior adviser—will pay $52.7 million to settle allegations that it made misleading disclosures about fees.
Pence gets haircut during Pennsylvania campaign stop
GOP vice presidential candidate Mike Pence got a haircut at a black-owned barbershop on Tuesday before a campaign stop at a mechanical construction company, where he assured a rowdy crowd that his running mate “gets it.”
Gregg, Holcomb tout agriculture as key to Indiana economy
The candidates to become Indiana's next governor largely sided with rural interests during a forum Tuesday while discussing agriculture issues.
Pence expected to speak at opening of Trump Indiana office
It will be Mike Pence's first public campaign event in Indiana since his pick as Donald Trump's running mate was ratified by the Republican National Convention on July 19.
Indy-area high school to host first governor’s race debate
The Indiana Debate Commission announced Tuesday that the first debate will take place at Lawrence North High School in Indianapolis, the day after the first scheduled presidential debate.
Indiana governor candidates to discuss farm issues at forum
Republican Lt. Gov. Eric Holcomb, Democratic candidate John Gregg and Libertarian Rex Bell are all scheduled to take part in Tuesday forum in Brownsburg.
Pence files personal financial disclosure form
Republican vice presidential candidate Mike Pence has filed a personal financial disclosure form that shows his salary as Indiana governor is his main source of income.
Candidates promise to end bickering in education—no matter who wins
The Republicans and Democrats running for governor and state superintendent say they’ll focus their energy on kids, although they have different plans to do so.
Advertising for presidential race down 60 percent, hurting broadcasters
Since late April, when Donald Trump secured the Republican nomination, $146 million has been spent on advertising in the presidential race, compared with $373 million over the same period in 2012.
Young sets Indianapolis fundraiser with George W. Bush
Former President George W. Bush will stop in Indianapolis during a fundraising trip to the state next month for Republican U.S. Senate candidate Todd Young.
Poll: Trump, Bayh lead in Indiana; governor’s race tight
Republican Eric Holcomb and Democrat John Gregg are “virtually tied,” said Monmouth University Polling Institute pollsters.
Rubio likely to campaign with Pence, not Trump
Florida Senator Marco Rubio has ruled out campaigning for Donald Trump, but that decision apparently doesn't apply to Trump's running mate, Mike Pence.
Pence walks fine line as Trump translator, damage controller
Indiana Gov. Mike Pence is the Trump campaign’s happy warrior, delighting in telling cheering audiences that Donald Trump won’t “tiptoe around” the rules of political correctness.
Senate hopeful Bayh granted reprieve on financial disclosure
Democratic U.S. Senate candidate Evan Bayh was granted a 56-day delay from disclosing personal financial information that all candidates for Congress must release.
Pence touts Indiana economy in VP pitches
Indiana economists and finance experts have mixed reviews about how much of what Pence has touted on the campaign trail should be credited to him.
Brooks, Rokita face no prominent foes for ballot return
Candidates for the seats now held by U.S. Reps. Susan Brooks and Todd Rokita faced a Wednesday filing deadline to be considered by Republican precinct committee members during Saturday votes.
Agriculture, economy topics of debate for lieutenant governor candidates
Agricultural and rural issues took center stage at the Indiana State Fair on Tuesday afternoon as the two candidates for lieutenant governor participated in a fairly friendly debate.