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Republican Spartz wins 5th District race over Democrat Hale
As of Wednesday evening—with most of the votes counted—Spartz had a lead of nearly 18,000 votes over Democrat Christina Hale.
Indiana Republicans appear likely to hold onto most competitive Statehouse seats
Democrat Ashley Klein had a slight lead in early returns over Torr but that evaporated as more votes came in.
Republicans declare Spartz victory in 5th Congressional district but Hale hasn’t conceded
Rep. Susan Brooks—the outgoing Republican congresswoman Spartz would replace—declared victory on Spartz’s behalf. “We know that we have absentee ballots still out—yes in Hamilton County, yes in Marion County,” Brooks said. “But she has demonstrated such strength in all of those counties.”
Another rating agency shifts 5th District in favor of Democrats
Sabato’s Crystal Ball at the University of Virginia’s Center for Politics announced the rating change Monday morning for the tight race between Republican state Sen. Victoria Spartz and former Democratic state lawmaker Christina Hale.
Democratic wins in Fishers, Carmel in 2019 don’t portend success countywide this year
Democrats’ increased participation and slight gains in recent Hamilton County elections may be part of a long-term strategy, but local party officials don’t think that will result in many county-level victories on Nov. 3.
Memory Bank: Benjamin Harrison seeks to ‘keep the ball rolling’ in 1888
Benjamin Harrison of Indianapolis ran for president in 1888, but typical of that time, he did not travel the country to campaign. Instead, supporters rolled a giant ball decorated with campaign slogans across the country,
Nonpartisan group condemns use of its candidate information in House Speaker Todd Huston ad
Iowa-based Vote Smart issued a statement Wednesday that said Indiana House Speaker Todd Huston is airing an ad that attacks his opponent, Democrat Aimee Rivera Cole, “with information he knows to be false.”
Hoosier native and former DHS chief reveals himself as ‘Anonymous’ writer of insider warnings about Trump
Taylor, a LaPorte native and Indiana University graduate with a degree in international security studies, served in the administration for two years.
Stock market slide muddles Trump’s economic message days before 2020 election
The sell-off began two weeks ago but intensified Monday. It has been triggered by a surge in coronavirus cases and the fact that the White House and Democrats are at an impasse over relief talks.
Charter backers battle to preserve edge on IPS school board
With four seats on the seven-member board up for election, the outcome could easily shift the balance of power in the district.
Election officials to consider opening Lucas Oil Stadium for early voting this weekend
The decision will require unanimous support from the three-member Marion County Election Board, which consists of two Democrats and one Republican.
Libertarian candidate repeatedly attacks Holcomb during gubernatorial debate
During the discussion, the candidates answered questions about job creation, broadband internet, marijuana, a COVID-19 vaccine, racial disparities, redistricting and what time zone Indiana should be.
Push for pre-election stimulus checks fails as lawmakers head for the exits
President Donald Trump said Tuesday that the White House would approve a big stimulus package after the election and predicted that Republicans would retake control of the House of Representatives.
New polls show Holcomb with comfortable lead in governor’s race
Roughly half of the respondents in the two polls favored Republican incumbent Eric Holcomb in the Indiana governor’s race, followed by Democrat Woody Myers and Libertarian Donald Rainwater.
Early voting in Marion County nearly triples 2016 early voting turnout
Through Monday, 125,506 voters in Marion County had already cast a ballot, either in person or by mail.
Pence skips final confirmation vote for Barrett after latest coronavirus outbreak at White House
A group of 10 Democratic senators, led by Minority Leader Chuck Schumer of New York had urged Pence in a letter to stay away from the chamber given the latest outbreak of the coronavirus at the White House.
Health experts question Mike Pence’s campaigning as essential work
A Pence aide said Sunday that the vice president would continue to work and travel, including for campaigning, after his chief of staff and some other close contacts tested positive. Pence tested negative on Sunday and decided to keep traveling after consulting White House medical personnel, his aides said.
‘Chicks on the Right’ co-host to leave WIBC, leading to overhaul of popular program
The show will continue with a new name and a new co-host starting Nov. 2.
Letter: It’s time for us to depolarize
A non-political, non-partisan group formed in 2016 called Braver Angels is stepping up to help America depolarize. In its campaign, With Malice Toward None, Braver Angels is reaching out to individuals, churches, schools, and civic organizations with a program that these groups can use to help their own members depolarize before and after the November election.