Judge hears lawsuit challenging Indiana ballot photos law
The American Civil Liberties Union of Indiana sued the state in August over Indiana's so-called "ballot selfies law," contending that it violates voters' First Amendment rights.
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Young leads fundraising battle in effort to succeed Coats
Fundraising totals are being reported in the Republican primary to succeed senior Indiana Sen. Dan Coats, who is retiring after 2016.
Where Brewer, Hogsett stand on city’s toughest issues
IBJ asked mayoral candidates Joe Hogsett, a Democrat who is leading in contributions and key endorsements, and Chuck Brewer, a Republican small-business owner who has the support of outgoing Mayor Greg Ballard, about their approaches to hot-button topics of particular interest to the business community.
The Interview Issue: Joe Hogsett
Democrat Joe Hogsett is the clear front runner in the race to be the next mayor of Indianapolis. But he says he’s not taking the race for granted and has packed his schedule with events across the community.
The Interview Issue: Chuck Brewer
Republican Chuck Brewer is the underdog in the race for mayor, but he says he can bring an entrepreneurial spirit to the office to help fix the city’s public safety problems and secure a sustainable financial future.
Hogsett dwarfs Brewer in ad buys
Democrat Joe Hogsett is airing his eighth ad in the mayoral race and has spent $400,000-plus on TV just this month, while Republican Chuck Brewer is preparing his first TV ad.
Potential Democratic challenger for governor opts out
Former Indiana House Speaker John Gregg remains the only Democratic candidate for the party's 2016 nomination for governor after a potential challenger decided against entering the race.
Sugar says no to governor’s race, criticizes Democratic Party
Tom Sugar said his fellow Democrats did all they could to discourage him from entering the race.
Senate candidate Young hopes to leverage GOP debate
U.S. Rep. Todd Young, is attempting to take advantage of his early fundraising lead and the spectacle that is Donald Trump to gain an early advantage over rivals U.S. Rep. Marlin Stutzman and former state GOP chairman Eric Holcomb.
State senator Delph decides not to join U.S. Senate race
Indiana Sen. Mike Delph, R-Carmel, says he won't enter the campaign to succeed U.S. Sen. Dan Coats in the 2016 elections.
Mayoral candidates offer visions for neighborhood development
Joe Hogsett and Chuck Brewer pledged Thursday that, if elected mayor, they’d take a hard line on absentee landlords and less-than-thoughtful developers, but offered different approaches for how they’d work to improve historic neighborhoods.
New political website hopes to help small campaigns
A Republican and Democrat are coming together in an election year to help “the little guys” run for office.
Hogsett, Brewer gush over Ballard as outgoing mayor’s approval soars
Indy Chamber releases new poll before annual Hobnob that shows Republican mayor’s approval rate is 66 percent.
ACLU of Indiana challenges state law banning ballot photos
The lawsuit filed Thursday in federal court in Indianapolis contends the law that took effect July 1 violates Indiana voters' First Amendment rights.
Former not-for-profit leader taking run at U.S. Senate
John Dickerson is the second Democrat in the race for the U.S. Senate seat being vacated by Republican Dan Coats. He joins former U.S. Rep. Baron Hill, who announced his candidacy in June.
Glenda Ritz drops out of race for Indiana governor
Indiana Superintendent of Public Instruction Glenda Ritz announced Friday afternoon that she will instead seek re-election for her current position.
Pence sidelines big Democratic fundraiser with IEDC pick
Gov. Mike Pence, a Republican, named a prominent Democrat to lead Indiana's business-recruitment agency on Wednesday, adding a degree of bipartisanship to his administration ahead of what is expected to be a tough re-election campaign.
Hamilton Southeastern Schools considering spring referendum
The Hamilton Southeastern School Board on Tuesday morning postponed a vote that could have put a referendum over a property-tax hike on the November general election ballot.
Indiana attorney general entering congressional race
Indiana Attorney General Greg Zoeller is joining two Republican state senators in the race for the 9th District congressional seat.
Ritz blames error for possible illegal campaign donations
Indiana Superintendent of Public Instruction Glenda Ritz is blaming a clerical error for about $8,000 in campaign contributions being collected during this year's legislative session in a potential violation of the state's campaign finance laws.