Candidates emerge to compete for Messer’s congressional seat
State Sen. Mike Crider, one of at least two Republicans in the race, said he believes the 2018 election will be competitive, as the country is “deeply divided.”
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Republican Indiana lawmaker launching bid for Senate
Indiana state Rep. Mike Braun plans to join the increasingly crowded Republican primary for U.S. Senate.
Leaders of Trump’s Indiana campaign boost Rokita
Former Indiana Republican Party Chairman Rex Early and GOP operative Tony Samuel say Rep. Todd Rokita has been an unwavering supporter of the president.
Messer officially announces 2018 U.S. Senate bid
Indiana Rep. Luke Messer is formally announcing that he will challenge U.S. Sen. Joe Donnelly for his seat in 2018, but he first faces what could be a tough primary against likely foe Todd Rokita.
Donnelly leads in fundraising as Senate race heats up
U.S. Sen. Joe Donnelly of Indiana is holding strong against would-be challengers when it comes to fundraising ahead of what’s sure to be a competitive 2018 race.
Senator says he’ll sell stock after family company tied to Mexican labor
The National Republican Senatorial Committee on Friday said Sen. Joe Donnelly should donate his sale profits to organizations helping the families of displaced workers.
New Senate GOP health care bill teeters on brink
Republican leaders unveiled a new health care bill Thursday, but they immediately lost two key votes, leaving none to spare as the party's own divisions put its top campaign pledge in serious jeopardy.
Donnelly profits from outsourcing he has criticized as senator
Indiana Sen. Joe Donnelly railed against Carrier Corp. for moving manufacturing jobs to Mexico last year, even as he profited from a family business that relies on Mexican labor to produce dye for ink pads, according to records reviewed by The Associated Press.
Lawsuit seeks to block Indiana voter data from Trump panel
Two groups are suing the Indiana secretary of state's office in an effort to block the release of voter data requested by a White House commission investigating allegations of widespread voter fraud.
First candidate emerges to replace retiring Kenley, while former foe mulls options
The president of the Noblesville Common Council is seeking the nod for Luke Kenley’s state senate seat from a Republican caucus. The businessman who lost to Kenley in 2016 is considering running as well.
Indiana governor, state GOP form joint fundraising effort
Indiana Gov. Eric Holcomb has started a new political action committee to raise money for his campaign committee and the state Republican Party.
Indiana turns down Trump commission’s request for voter data
President Donald Trump's commission investigating alleged voter fraud in the 2016 elections has asked states for a list of the names, party affiliations, addresses and voting histories of all voters.
Budget mess grows deeper and deeper for Indiana’s neighbor
Already holding the title for longest state budget stalemate, Illinois is poised to enter a third year without a spending plan. Unpaid bills are piling up, and rating agencies are threatening to downgrade the state’s credit to “junk.”
Carmel redevelopment leader Meyer to run for Indiana Senate
The executive director of the Carmel Redevelopment Commission is expected to file her candidacy paperwork for 29th Senate District, which Sen. Mike Delph has led since 2005.
Democrats already targeting 9th congressional district in 2018 election
Democrats thought Indiana’s 9th district would be competitive in 2016, but Rep. Trey Hollingsworth won the election by 14 percentage points. Progressives think they’ll have a much better shot in 2018, especially if President Donald Trump stumbles.
Pence takes steps to build war chest amid White House controversy
Indiana's former governor launched Great America Committee, a leadership PAC, a move that will enable him to channel money to congressional Republicans ahead of the 2018 midterm elections.
Common Cause, NAACP sue over Marion County early-voting site
Plaintiffs in the case allege Indianapolis’ sole early-voting precinct is discriminatory and constitutes voter suppression.
Airbnb ban preemption bill in limbo after House vote
Supporters of the bill, which would restrict cities from outright bans on short-term rentals like Airbnbs, have just a few days to bring it up again this year.
Deadline looming for Indiana lawmakers to strike budget deal
Indiana lawmakers set a Friday deadline to reach an agreement on the state's next two-year budget. But the House and Senate still appear far apart on some key tax provisions.
Legislature abandons more lenient approach to Ricker’s situation
The Senate voted 40-8 to approve House Bill 1496, which would likely prevent Ricker’s from selling cold beer for carryout after its annual permits expire next year.