2019 mayoral, council races taking shape
With city elections less than a year away, Mayor Joe Hogsett has a big campaign war chest, with at least $2.2 million as of January, the latest filing available.
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Indiana sees highest turnout for midterm election in 24 years
Voter turnout in Indiana’s Nov. 6 general midterm election hit its highest percentage since 1994, with more than half of elected voters casting a vote.
Indianapolis Mayor Joe Hogsett announces re-election bid
The Democrat, who was elected to his first term in 2015, told IBJ that he has decided to seek another term in an effort to “continue moving the city in the direction we’ve already begun.”
Council approves Marion County’s switch to vote centers starting next year
Marion County voters will be able to cast their vote at any polling place in the county starting next year as Indianapolis becomes what is known as a “vote center” county.
Indiana biz leader suggests making state attorney general an appointed post
With controversy over Attorney General Curtis Hill still fresh, Indiana Chamber of Commerce CEO Kevin Brinegar on Monday suggested making the AG position appointed instead of elected. Hill said he opposed the idea.
36-year-old political ‘veteran’—now Pence’s press secretary—eyed for Trump chief of staff
Trump is said to have warmed to Nick Ayers in part by watching the effectiveness of Pence’s largely independent political operation.
After downing Delph, Ford brings new message to Statehouse
This month, in his second try, J.D. Ford toppled state Sen. Mike Delph, the controversial, conservative Republican who had represented the 29th District since 2005.
IBJ Podcast: What do the 2018 election results mean for 2019 and 2020?
Host Mason King talks with IBJ reporters Lindsey Erdody and Hayleigh Colombo as well as Andy Downs, director of the Mike Downs Center for Politics in Fort Wayne, about what the 2018 elections mean for the mayoral races in 2019 and governor’s race in 2020.
Northwest Indiana county begins counting votes after delay
Porter County commissioners asked the FBI on Wednesday to investigate what they called “scores of alleged violations of Indiana Election Law.”
House Democrats pick new leader as GOP supermajority remains uncertain
Republicans won 66 of the chamber’s 100 seats on Tuesday, one short of the two-thirds majority that has rendered Democrats totally without power. But the results of one race remain unknown.
After losing big, Indiana Democrats wonder what to do next
Democrats are questioning themselves after losing control of their Indiana U.S. Senate seat and making no gains in the U.S. House in the midterm election.
Trump frames midterms as ‘tremendous success’ despite House losses
Resigned to losing his party's grip on the House, President Donald Trump chose to celebrate "tremendous success" for Republicans in maintaining or even expanding their hold on the Senate.
GOP statewide officeholders all win re-election
Republicans will maintain control over Indiana’s statewide elected offices, as the GOP on Tuesday easily swept races for secretary of state, treasurer and auditor.
J.D. Ford defeats incumbent state Sen. Mike Delph in district that straddles Marion, Hamilton counties
With two-thirds of precincts reporting, Ford held a 57 percent to 43 percent lead over Delph.
Hollingsworth reclaims 9th District over Watson
Rep. Trey Hollingsworth has defeated Democrat Liz Watson to win re-election to a second term in southern Indiana's 9th District, which extends from the Ohio River to the south Indianapolis suburbs.
Indiana voters OK balanced budget amendment
Voters have approved an amendment to the Indiana Constitution obligating the General Assembly to adopt balanced budgets unless two-thirds of the members of both chambers vote to suspend the requirement.
Voters approve tax hikes to raise more funds for Indianapolis Public Schools
Voters in the state’s largest school district voted to approve two referendums that will raise about $272 million to help pay for operating costs and building improvements.
Indiana voters say health care, economy most important issues
Health care and President Trump's policies were important issues among Indiana residents in the midterm election, according to a wide-ranging survey of the American electorate that found they're divided over the state of the nation.
ELECTION UPDATES: See who’s won and lost
Check here throughout the evening for results, news, comments, photos and more from the biggest races around Indiana.
Voters head to the polls to decide Senate, congressional races
Dozens of state and local races are on the ballot as are proposals to amend the Indiana Constitution to restrict state spending and to let IPS spend more. But thousands of voters have already cast ballots.