Seven things to know about Young, Stutzman and the issues
IBJ asked U.S. Reps. Todd Young and Marlin Stutzman where they stand on key economic issues.
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Senate race: Anti-establishment mood might lift Stutzman; Young has money edge
During a tumultuous presidential primary, the linchpin in the Senate race might be what kind of voter shows up for the primary.
Indiana’s U.S. Senate GOP primary gets personal in final month
The race to fill the seat of retiring Republican Sen. Dan Coats has turned into an increasingly hostile war of words between two sitting Indiana GOP congressmen.
Bitter GOP presidential contest could spell exciting Indiana primary
Depending on results from primary contests on March 15, Indiana could still be in play when Hoosier voters go to the polls on May 3, political experts say. And that could impact some major state races.
Officials point fingers on Carrier, UTEC layoffs
Are federal regulations to blame? Gov. Mike Pence says yes. Sen. Joe Donnelly says no. And in a now-viral video, a Carrier official tells employees the move to Mexico makes it cheaper to produce its products.
Holcomb drops out of GOP Senate contest
With former Gov. Mitch Daniels’ aid Eric Holcomb out of the race, the primary comes down to a battle between sitting congressmen: U.S. Reps. Marlin Stutzman and Todd Young.
Democrat Dickerson drops out of U.S. Senate race
Political newcomer John Dickerson—a Democrat who previously led The Arc of Indiana—announced Wednesday he has suspended his U.S. Senate campaign because of fundraising challenges.
Three GOP Senate hopefuls agree to debate
Fourth District Republican Chairman Craig Dunn announced that candidates Eric Holcomb, Marlin Stutzman and Todd Young have confirmed they’ll participate in the Jan. 16 debate at a Kokomo restaurant.
Indiana expected to receive $5B in federal highway funds
Congress has dedicated the money to Indiana roads and bridges as part of a 5-year, $281 billion compromise over transportation spending. The measure also includes $500 million for public transit in Indiana.
Oesterle starts PAC for GOP Senate candidate
The new super PAC, called Frugal Hoosiers, was started by Bill Oesterle, who stepped down from leadership at Angie’s List this year after leading it for more than 16 years.
Senate candidate Young hopes to leverage GOP debate
U.S. Rep. Todd Young, is attempting to take advantage of his early fundraising lead and the spectacle that is Donald Trump to gain an early advantage over rivals U.S. Rep. Marlin Stutzman and former state GOP chairman Eric Holcomb.
State senator Delph decides not to join U.S. Senate race
Indiana Sen. Mike Delph, R-Carmel, says he won't enter the campaign to succeed U.S. Sen. Dan Coats in the 2016 elections.
Former not-for-profit leader taking run at U.S. Senate
John Dickerson is the second Democrat in the race for the U.S. Senate seat being vacated by Republican Dan Coats. He joins former U.S. Rep. Baron Hill, who announced his candidacy in June.
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.
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.
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.
Tea party favorite Stutzman jumps into U.S. Senate race
U.S. Rep. Marlin Stutzman's entry into the race pits him against former Indiana Republican Party Chairman Eric Holcomb, who launched his campaign last month after Dan Coats, 71, announced he wouldn't seek re-election in 2016.
Dan Coats says he won’t run for Senate in 2016
U.S. Sen. Dan Coats of Indiana announced Tuesday that he would retire at the end of his term rather than seek re-election in 2016. His announcement opens the way for what could be a lively GOP primary to replace him.
Republicans fail to override Obama veto of Keystone pipeline
Eight Democrats joined 54 Republicans in voting to overturn the veto, short of the two-thirds super majority needed. Obama said he opposed the bill because it would circumvent his administration’s review, now in its sixth year.
Obama pitches free community college plan at Ivy Tech
President Barack Obama pitched his plan for two free years of community college to a raucous crowd of students and Democratic officials during a Friday stop on Ivy Tech Community College’s campus.