Indiana Supreme Court justices easily win vote for retention
No Supreme Court justice has lost a retention vote since the process was instituted in 1970.
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Election updates: Economy, immigration top voters’ concerns
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Braun wins governor’s race, extending GOP’s hold on office
With 23% of the vote counted at 7:55 p.m., Braun was leading with nearly 60% to McCormick’s 36%.
AG Rokita wins reelection, says victory is rejection of ‘push to the left’
Rokita said he won without having to run a negative campaign, despite attacks from his Democratic opponent, Destiny Wells.
Rep. Jim Banks easily wins Indiana’s open U.S. Senate race
Banks will replace Sen. Mike Braun, who is running for governor, and will join fellow Republican Sen. Todd Young in representing Indiana in the U.S. Senate.
Indiana picks Trump as winner over Harris in presidential race
Indiana has been favorable toward Donald Trump in his three races for the White House.
Control of Congress at stake as Election Day arrives
The key contests are playing out in unexpected corners of the country after what has been one of the most chaotic congressional sessions in modern times. In the end, just a handful of seats, or as little as one, could tip the balance in either chamber.
Democrat spending on legislative races pales in comparison to Republicans
Republicans are pouring financial resources into a handful of legislative races around the state, recognizing potentially tight margins with an aim to protect the party’s supermajority hold in the General Assembly.
Early voting turnout high as nearly 47% of 2020 electorate cast ballots
To a striking extent, Americans are not waiting for Election Day to vote. More than 74 million people had already cast their ballots as of Saturday.
Indiana early voting growing in popularity due to convenience, changing attitudes
While statewide numbers are down from 2020’s pandemic election—when voting hours were expanded—early voting numbers are far outpacing 2016 numbers, aligning with the uptick seen across several states.
Indiana inspector general dismisses group’s ethics complaint against state elections chief
The complaint from the League of Women Voters in Indiana against Secretary of State Diego Morales accused Morales of using his position for self-promotion.
Divide on Lawrence Township school board heightens ahead of election
The notable split stems from ongoing disputes among the five board members over compensation and academic achievement.
Indianapolis to replace Develop Indy in effort to bolster business-attraction strategy
Under the plan, former Indiana Secretary of Commerce Jim Schellinger will lead a new organization that operates more like the Indiana Economic Development Corp.
Voter enthusiasm drives up wait times at early voting sites
Marion County is far from alone when it comes to long lines for early voters. Hoosiers in Hamilton and Allen counties have reported similar waits along with anecdotal reports of high turnout, specifically among young and first-time voters.
State elections chief pushes back against criticism over voter roll citizenship review
Secretary of State Diego Morales said a decision to review the citizenship status of more than 585,000 registered voters was meant to foster trust in the election process.
Two of Indiana’s three U.S. Senate candidates take debate stage—sans Jim Banks
A U.S. Senate debate attended Tuesday evening by two of three Indiana candidates covered inflation, health care, foreign affairs and more, but Republican frontrunner Jim Banks was notably absent.
Prosecutors, defenders ask for pension upgrades to aid recruitment, retention
Indiana interim committee lawmakers hinted at changes to the recently approved long-term, hybrid system for pension bonuses.
PAC money surges in heated race for IPS school board seats
The race for four seats on the Indianapolis Public Schools board could significantly reshape the board’s makeup, with more candidates who are critical of charter schools.
Lesley Weidenbener: Intrigue builds in governor’s race
With the presidential contest close and big issues like abortion, immigration and the economy weighing on voters’ minds, it’s difficult to know how voters are weighing down-ticket races.
Key lawmaker signals opposition to coal plant anti-closure proposal
Hoosier coal advocates pushing for a ban on early coal-fired plant retirements have found allies among Senate leaders. But a key House lawmaker on Thursday publicly signaled opposition.