Waltz joins race for Indiana congressional seat
Brent Waltz of Greenwood is the second Republican state senator in the race for the Indiana congressional seat that Rep. Todd Young is giving up to run for the U.S. Senate next year.
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Gregg gains large money advantage over Democratic challengers
The two Democrats challenging former Indiana House Speaker John Gregg for their party's 2016 nomination for governor are trailing him badly in collecting campaign contributions.
Indiana cancels post-RFRA contract with PR firm after 3 months
State officials have ended a contract with a New York PR firm it hired to assess the damage to Indiana’s reputation after the national furor over its religious freedom law. After three months, the firm will be paid $365,000.
Deadline brings crush of campaign contribution requests
Political campaigns were trying to beat a midnight Tuesday deadline for reporting contributions for federal and state level campaigns.
Indiana panel to consider redistricting system options
Indiana lawmakers will review whether the state should establish an independent commission for drawing congressional districts that's similar to an Arizona system upheld by the U.S. Supreme Court.
Ellspermann endorses Fiorina in presidential race
Republican presidential hopeful Carly Fiorina has picked up some support in Indiana as Lt. Gov. Sue Ellspermann has agreed to serve as co-chair of her campaign in the state.
Pence set to announce 2016 re-election campaign
Indiana’s governor is expected to tout job growth and the state government’s fiscal health when announcing his bid at a GOP fundraiser on Thursday night.
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.
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.
Immigrant’s new PAC urges Asians toward politics
Raju Chinthala, a Carmel resident, is on a mission to get Asian-Americans registered to vote and eventually running for office. He formed the Asian-American Indiana PAC to support candidates from either party.
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.
Petty named executive director of Indiana Republican Party
Indianapolis businesswoman and philanthropist Carrie Petty has been named executive director of the Indiana Republican Party.
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.
Gay rights not part of state’s study-committee roster
State lawmakers will not conduct a public study of gay rights issues in Indiana in advance of the 2016 legislative session.
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.