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Poll: Pence has narrow lead over Gregg in race for governor
Indiana Gov. Mike Pence is leading Democratic challenger John Gregg by four percentage points in the governor’s election race in a new poll conducted for Bill Oesterle’s Free Enterprise PAC—a slight lead that’s within the margin of error.
Trump’s investments include companies he bashed
Donald Trump has invested in some of the companies that he uses as punching bags on the campaign trail—including the parent of Carrier Corp., according to new financial documents.
Ex-legislator wants recount in Democratic congressional race
A former state legislator wants a recount of the Democratic primary for an Indiana congressional seat after he lost by about 50 votes in an election that drew 60,000 votes.
Could Carmel’s Palladium be used for future presidential debates?
Center for the Performing Arts CEO & President Tania Castroverde Moskalenko says a Donald Trump event recently at the facility shows it would be good venue for future political debates.
Indiana governor’s race fueled by donors skirting set limits
Both campaigns tout high percentages of Indiana contributors in fundraising announcements, but much of the big money has come from out-of-state sources sidestepping the $5,000 annual cap set by a 1986 state law for donations from corporations or unions.
Pence kicks off re-election campaign with bus tour
Indiana Gov. Mike Pence formally launched what is widely viewed as a difficult re-election campaign Wednesday, accusing his opponent of being beholden to “union bosses and liberal special interests.”
Advocates forge strategies for November transit referendum
Business leaders in charge of the advocacy work said Tuesday morning they expect to launch a “targeted” advertising and informational campaign by highlighting the possible benefits of expanded mass transit to a wide variety of groups.
Council OKs putting mass-transit tax hike on November ballot
The question will be whether Marion County voters are willing to approve a 0.25 percent income-tax hike to pay for expanded mass transit.
Carpetbagger charge could affect Indiana congressional race
The Democratic nominee for an open Indiana congressional seat predicts she can win in the traditionally strong Republican district if voters reject her GOP opponent as a carpetbagger.
Trump at top of ticket creates wild card in Indiana Senate race
The race to be Indiana's next U.S. senator would appear to be Rep. Todd Young's to lose after his resounding victory in the Republican primary Tuesday, but the outcome of his faceoff with Democrat Baron Hill in November is no forgone conclusion.
Democrat Gregg releases first TV ad in governor’s race
Democratic gubernatorial candidate John Gregg is going statewide Thursday with his first TV ad as he gears up for a November rematch with Gov. Mike Pence. The ad focuses on income stagnation.
Kasich drops out, giving Trump clear GOP path
Ohio Gov. John Kasich is leaving the Republican presidential contest, giving Donald Trump a clear path to his party's nomination after Tuesday’s overwhelming victory in the Indiana primary.
Indiana exit polls show Trump facing divided GOP
Donald Trump called for GOP unity after his Indiana primary victory Tuesday night, but exit polls suggest he's facing a significant rift in the party.
Incumbents hold on to Hamilton County Council seats
Longtime Hamilton County Council member Rick McKinney will serve another term on the fiscal governing body, but he’ll have to do it alongside the candidate he accused of stealing his campaign signs.
Sanders wins narrow victory over Clinton
Sanders had 53.2 percent of the vote to Clinton’s 46.8 percent and was winning in many demographics.
Ted Cruz drops out of presidential race; Trump is presumptive nominee
Ted Cruz had campaigned hard in Indiana hoping to win enough delegates to slow Trump’s momentum. But his message didn’t resonate enough with Hoosier voters and Trump won almost every voter demographic.
UPDATE: Software woes mean long waits for some Indiana voters
An election official in Hancock County said software problems that created long waits at some polling places led some people to leave without ever voting in Tuesday’s primary. Meanwhile, heavy turnout is causing long waits at some places in Hamilton County.
Cruz hits at Trump as Indiana votes, calling rival ‘amoral’
Republican Ted Cruz launched a blistering attack on rival Donald Trump as voters cast ballots in Indiana on Tuesday. Trump responded by calling Cruz “desperate” and “unhinged.”
Cruz camp in dour mood as campaign prepares ‘somber’ address, aide says
With polls predicting that Sen. Cruz Ted will lose the Indiana primary, campaign officials are bracing for immediate staffing cuts, according to an aide.