Waltz joins race for Indiana congressional seat
Brent Waltz of Greenwood is the second Republican state senator in the race for the Indiana congressional seat that Rep. Todd Young is giving up to run for the U.S. Senate next year.
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Gregg gains large money advantage over Democratic challengers
The two Democrats challenging former Indiana House Speaker John Gregg for their party's 2016 nomination for governor are trailing him badly in collecting campaign contributions.
Deadline brings crush of campaign contribution requests
Political campaigns were trying to beat a midnight Tuesday deadline for reporting contributions for federal and state level campaigns.
Indiana panel to consider redistricting system options
Indiana lawmakers will review whether the state should establish an independent commission for drawing congressional districts that's similar to an Arizona system upheld by the U.S. Supreme Court.
Ellspermann endorses Fiorina in presidential race
Republican presidential hopeful Carly Fiorina has picked up some support in Indiana as Lt. Gov. Sue Ellspermann has agreed to serve as co-chair of her campaign in the state.
Poll of voters shows Pence vulnerable in 2016 election
In head-to-head matchups, the new poll found Indiana Gov. Mike Pence in a statistical dead heat with the two leading Democratic candidates for governor.
Rokita to seek House re-election, pass on Senate campaign
U.S. Rep. Todd Rokita says he will run for re-election to his current office next year, forgoing a bid for the U.S. Senate seat being given up by the GOP's Dan Coats.
National political group targeting Pence’s 2016 bid
Indiana Gov. Mike Pence has become a top Republican target of national Democratic fundraising group EMILY's List even before he formally announces his re-election campaign next week.
Ritz officially joins race for Indiana governor’s office
Indiana Superintendent of Public Instruction Glenda Ritz joined the Democratic race for governor Thursday, setting up what could be a divisive three-way primary.
Ex-congressman Baron Hill entering U.S Senate race
Former U.S. Rep. Baron Hill says he's ready to be the first Democrat to enter Indiana's U.S. Senate race to replace retiring Republican Dan Coats.
Indiana primaries drew 12 percent of eligible voters
Secretary of State Connie Lawson said Monday that fewer than 328,000 of the 2.66 Indiana residents eligible to vote in the May 5 municipal primary elections cast ballots.
Republican leaders urge Young to enter Senate race
Two Republican powerbrokers are ignoring their Mitch Daniels-era political connections to U.S. Senate candidate Eric Holcomb and instead urging Rep. Todd Young to run for the open seat.
State schools chief Ritz to make campaign announcement
Indiana Superintendent of Public Instruction Glenda Ritz, who has said she's considering a run for governor, is expected to make a campaign announcement this week.
Pelath won’t run for governor, says Dems need one candidate
House Minority Leader Scott Pelath said Democrats can’t afford a “free-for-all primary” that divides the party and hampers its winner’s ability to defeat incumbent Gov. Mike Pence.
Pence planning to run for second term in office
Indiana Gov. Mike Pence plans to announce that he’ll run for re-election during the GOP’s spring dinner next month.
Ex-congressman Hill to join Indiana Senate race
Former Democratic congressman Baron Hill plans to join Indiana's U.S. Senate race to replace retiring Republican Dan Coats.
Brewer, Hogsett will vie to succeed Ballard in Indianapolis
Former U.S. attorney Joe Hogsett and restaurateur Chuck Brewer easily won their primaries Tuesday and will face off in the race for mayor of Indianapolis.
Brainard defeats Sharp in Carmel Republican primary
It was a good night for incumbent mayors in Hamilton County primary elections Tuesday. Carmel Mayor Jim Brainard, Noblesville Mayor John Ditslear and Westfield Mayor Andy Cook all emerged victorious.
Mayoral primaries taking place in 115 Indiana cities
Voters in 115 Indiana cities, including Indianapolis, head to the polls Tuesday to vote in mayoral primaries to decide which candidates move on to the November general election.
Democrat Gregg to run for governor again in 2016
Former Indiana House Speaker John Gregg said Thursday he will run for governor again because he thinks Gov. Mike Pence’s focus on social issues has given the state “a bad name.”