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.
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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.”
Ritz says campaign for governor a possibility
Indiana Superintendent of Public Instruction Glenda Ritz said in a press conference Thursday that she has not ruled out running for governor during the next election.
Fiorina seeks traction in crowded GOP presidential field
Carly Fiorina gave a speech Monday to 900 people in Indianapolis. The former CEO of Hewlett Packard is one of more than a dozen Republicans who are running or considering a bid for the presidential nomination in 2016.
Redistricting study committee bill heads to Pence
A bill that will establish a study committee to consider how to handle redistricting and evaluate the benefits and problems with changing the state’s mapping methods passed the Indiana Senate on Wednesday.
GRAPHIC: Hamilton County’s mayoral money race
Mayoral incumbents in Hamilton County’s four cities entered 2015 with thousands of dollars at their disposal for re-election campaigns. Find out who gave to whom.
Dan Coats says he won’t run for Senate in 2016
U.S. Sen. Dan Coats of Indiana announced Tuesday that he would retire at the end of his term rather than seek re-election in 2016. His announcement opens the way for what could be a lively GOP primary to replace him.