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October 19, 2020

Indiana Governor Candidates Set For Televised Debate Tuesday

Republican Gov. Eric Holcomb, Democratic challenger Woody Myers and Libertarian Donald Rainwater are set for the hour-long session sponsored by the nonprofit Indiana Debate Commission

October 16, 2020

Opponent Of Pence's Brother Alleges Racist Threats, Gunfire

A Black woman who says she has received numerous racist and threatening messages as an Indiana congressional candidate against Vice President Mike Pence's brother called police after hearing what she thought was gunfire before a campaign event.

October 16, 2020

Indiana's Mail-In Ballot Request Deadline Is Thursday

Hoosiers who want to vote by mail in the upcoming election and have a legal reason to do so have just a few days left to request their mail-in ballot.

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Indiana's absentee vote by mail application deadline is Oct. 22 at 11:59 p.m. (local prevailing time), and absentee ballots must be received by noon (local prevailing time) on Nov. 3.

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October 2020

October 19, 2020

Indiana Governor Candidates Set For Televised Debate Tuesday

Republican Gov. Eric Holcomb, Democratic challenger Woody Myers and Libertarian Donald Rainwater are set for the hour-long session sponsored by the nonprofit Indiana Debate Commission

October 19, 2020

Young Woman Continues Social Protests In Indianapolis

Taylor Hall is a 20-year-old who helped organize one of the summer's largest protests in Indianapolis.

October 17, 2020

Hundreds Attend Rally to Amplify Youth, Women's Voices

The rally combined a Youth Voices Matter rally with events from Nasty Women Indy and the Womens March to amplify underrepresented voices including women, young people and racial minorities.

October 16, 2020

Opponent Of Pence's Brother Alleges Racist Threats, Gunfire

October 16, 2020

Indiana's Mail-In Ballot Request Deadline Is Thursday

Hoosiers who want to vote by mail in the upcoming election and have a legal reason to do so have just a few days left to request their mail-in ballot.

October 16, 2020

McCormick On The 2020 Election: 'Public Education Is Definitely On The Ballot'

Indiana's final elected schools chief says that the 2020 election has a lot on the line, especially for education. But she has concerns about the future of the position of the state's top education official.

October 15, 2020

Provocative Conservative Display In Goshen Becomes Microcosm For Political Tension

Goshen, Indiana, is a little blue dot in a mostly red, rural county. Its Main Street is a simple two-lane street, but gets a lot of traffic being one of the most direct ways in and out of town.

October 15, 2020

Myers: Holcomb 'Frozen' In COVID-19 Spotlight After No Changes To Statewide Restrictions

Democratic gubernatorial candidate Dr. Woody Myers says Gov. Eric Holcomb is frozen in the intensifying spotlight after he refused to reimpose COVID-19 restrictions in the face of worsening numbers.

October 12, 2020

Indiana's Gubernatorial Race Isn't A Sure Thing For Incumbent

The 2020 Indiana governors race always looked like an uphill battle for the challengers, Democrat Dr. Woody Myers and Libertarian Donald Rainwater. A global pandemic likely only made it harder. But incumbent Republican Gov. Eric Holcombs victory is not quite guaranteed.

October 12, 2020

Indiana Race Opens Up After Attorney General's Troubles

Indiana Democrats are targeting the state attorney general's race as their best chance to break the stranglehold Republicans have over state government.

October 9, 2020

How Are Indiana Teachers And Students Talking About The Presidential Debates?

This year's presidential campaign is unlike any other, and so far, that includes the debates between candidates. And it's prompting more questions and conversations in classrooms everywhere, including in Indiana.

October 8, 2020

A Majority Of Indiana Voting Machines Vulnerable Without Paper Backups

More than half of the voting machines Hoosiers are using in this year's election don't have a paper backup -- making them more vulnerable to irreversible errors and breaches.

October 7, 2020

Indiana Attorney General Candidates Split Over Virus Powers

Indiana's attorney general candidates are divided over how the Republican governor has used the states emergency powers law to impose a mask mandate and other coronavirus-related executive orders that have stirred discord among conservative voters.

October 6, 2020

Judge Temporarily Halts Effect Of Indiana Ballot Deadline Ruling

A federal judge Tuesday temporarily halted a ruling that would have forced Indiana to count mail-in ballots that were postmarked by Election Day.

October 6, 2020

Appeals Court Denies Plea To Expand Indiana's Vote-By-Mail

A group of Indiana residents sued the state, trying to force it to allow any registered voter to cast a mail-in ballot for the 2020 general election.

October 5, 2020

Today Is The Last Day To Register To Vote For The 2020 General Election

Hoosiers can register in-person at their county election administrators office they have until the end of the business day to do so. But they have until midnight if they go online to IndianaVoters.com.

October 5, 2020

GOP Candidate Gov. Eric Holcomb On COVID-19, Racial Inequity And Education

The 2020 campaign for Indiana governor -- like so much of peoples lives -- has been overtaken by concerns about the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic and nationwide protests over racial injustice and police violence. Indiana Public Broadcasting's Brandon Smith sat down with each candidate to discuss the race's big issues.

October 5, 2020

Democratic Candidate Dr. Woody Myers On COVID, Racial Inequity And Education

The 2020 campaign for Indiana governor -- like so much of people's lives -- has been overtaken by concerns about the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic and nationwide protests over racial injustice and police violence. Indiana Public Broadcasting's Brandon Smith sat down with each candidate to discuss the race's big issues.

October 5, 2020

Libertarian Candidate Donald Rainwater On COVID, Racial Inequity And Education

September 2020

September 29, 2020

Indiana Must Count Mail-In Ballots Postmarked By Election Day, Rules Federal Judge

A federal judge is forcing Indiana to count all mail-in ballots that are postmarked by Election Day, Nov. 3, as long as they arrive to county clerks by Nov. 13.

September 29, 2020

Vote-By-Mail Advocates Take Case To Federal Appeals Court

A group of Indiana residents trying to force the state to allow all Hoosier voters to cast mail-in ballots this year have their day in a federal appeals court Wednesday.

September 29, 2020

Indiana Vote-By-Mail Advocates Look Ahead To Continued Fight

Barring a last-minute curveball from the federal courts, Indiana will be one of only four states without expanded vote-by-mail for the 2020 general election, amid an ongoing pandemic, but advocates haven't given up on the fight

September 28, 2020

One Week Until Indiana Voter Registration Deadline For Fall Election

The deadline to register for this fall's election is Monday, Oct. 5. If you register in person at your local election administrator's office, that means the end of the business day. If you register online at IndianaVoters.com, you have until midnight.

September 27, 2020

Libertarian Presidential Candidate Jo Jorgensen Stumps In Indiana

Libertarian Jo Jorgensen delivered her speech to a crowd of hundreds in Westfield, just north of Indianapolis. She laid out her platform, one that often diverges from both the major party candidates.

September 25, 2020

Indiana Worst In Nation For Decline In Young Voter Registration

Less than half of the number of 18- and 19-year-olds are registered to vote in Indiana this year compared to 2016. That decline is the worst in the nation.

September 24, 2020

Want To Know Where IPS School Board Candidates Stand? Check Our Voter Guide

Four seats are on the November ballot for the Indianapolis Public Schools' Board of School Commissioners, putting the districts future in the hands of voters at a pivotal moment. Here is a voter's guide on the candidates.

September 24, 2020

Indiana Gubernatorial Candidates Outline Views On Abortion

The death of Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg could have huge implications for the future of reproductive rights and access to abortion. Indiana's candidates for governor each weighed in on the controversial issue this week.

September 24, 2020

Can I Vote By Mail? Here's What You Need To Know For Indiana's Elections

Indiana residents must be registered to vote 29 days before each election. What do you need on Election Day? What do you need to register to vote? Can you vote if you're homeless? Were answering your questions submitted through the Indiana 2020 Two-Way.

September 24, 2020

Marion County Voters Asked To Check Their Absentee Ballots

The Marion County Clerk's office is expecting many people to vote absentee by mail in the upcoming General Election and wants to ensure all votes are counted.

September 23, 2020

Hoosier Voters Can Sue To Extend Poll Hours On Election Day After Judge Halts Law

A federal judge halted an Indiana law that wouldve barred voters from asking a court to extend polling hours.

September 22, 2020

5th District Candidates Focus On Healthcare In Virtual Town Hall

The two candidates vying for the open seat in Indiana's 5th Congressional district met for a virtual town hall Tuesday night.

September 22, 2020

Mask Discontent Could Snarl Indiana Governor's Reelection

Gov. Eric Holcomb's statewide mask mandate and six months of other coronavirus restrictions has stirred discontent among conservatives, complicating his front-runner campaign against underfunded Democratic challenger Woody Myers.

September 20, 2020

IPS School Board Candidates Set Priorities In First Public Interview

The first forum for candidates seeking election to the Indianapolis Public Schools' Board of School Commissioners was held Saturday Sept. 19 by a group often critical of the districts policies.

September 17, 2020

Attorney General Candidates On AG Curtis Hill's Latest Vote-By-Mail Position

Indiana expanded vote-by-mail to all voters who wanted it for the 2020 primary. Republicans have blocked all efforts to do so for the general election.

September 11, 2020

Indiana Democrats, GOP Send Out Unsolicited Absentee Ballot Applications

Hoosiers across the state are receiving unsolicited absentee ballot applications in the mail from the Indiana Democratic and Republican parties.

September 10, 2020

Democrat Gains GOP Backer In Indiana Attorney General Race

Democrat Jonathan Weinzapfel announced the endorsement Thursday from schools Superintendent Jennifer McCormick.

September 8, 2020

Southern Indiana Sheriff Jumps Political Parties To GOP

Vanderburgh County Sheriff Dave Wedding made his announcement outside the Evansville business of major Republican donor Steve Chancellor with Lt. Gov. Suzanne Crouch in attendance.

September 7, 2020

Indiana Voter Registration Deadline For 2020 Fall Election Is Oct. 5

Indiana law cuts off voter registration 29 days before an election. This year, that means Hoosiers have until the end of the day on Monday, Oct. 5 to register.

August 2020

August 31, 2020

Your Guide To The November Election: How To Vote, How It Works And Pandemic Impact

Because there has been a lot of confusing and often inaccurate information circulating, we thought it would be good to review some American election basics.

August 29, 2020

Myers: State Superintendent Pick Would Emphasize Public Education Over Politics

Democratic gubernatorial candidate Woody Myers wont say who he is considering to appoint as the first state superintendent of public instruction since the law was changed, but on Saturday he described the main qualification as an expert public school educator.

August 26, 2020

Indiana Won't Allow Expanded Vote-By-Mail This Fall

Indiana Secretary of State Connie Lawson insists the state will have a "normal election" this fall and won't expand mail-in voting amid the COVID-19 pandemic.

August 26, 2020

Voting Locations Finalized For Marion County

Marion County released finalized plans for the November general elections. There will be a total of 188 vote centers on Election day.

August 26, 2020

The Loyalist: VP Pence Preserves Own Presidential Prospects

Never crossing President Donald Trump has helped the former Indiana governor and congressman survive while tethered to a president who sinks perceived enemies swiftly and publicly. Pence's formal nomination this week as Trump's running mate was a vindication after rumors flew that the president might dump him.

August 26, 2020

Indiana Group Asks Appeals Court For Broader Mail-In Voting

The appeal filed Tuesday by the nonprofit group Indiana Vote By Mail and several voters comes after a federal judge in Indianapolis rejected on Friday their request for a court order to extend no-excuse mail-in balloting.

August 24, 2020

Indiana Education PAC Not Endorsing A Candidate In Race For Governor

The political action committee tied to the largest teachers union in Indiana is not endorsing a candidate in the race for governor.

August 21, 2020

IPS School Board Candidates File To Challenge Incumbents, Seek Open Seat In November Election

Three incumbents and eight other candidates filed to seek election to the Indianapolis Public Schools' Board of School Commissioners in the Nov. 3 election, according to Marion County Election Board.

August 21, 2020

Judge Denies Attempt To Force Indiana To Expand Vote-By-Mail

A group of Hoosier voters filed a lawsuit against the Indiana Election Commission after Republican commission members refused to allow any Hoosier who wanted to vote by mail to cast a ballot that way for the 2020 general election.

August 14, 2020

Indiana Republicans Again Reject Any Expansion Of Vote-By-Mail

Indiana law allows Hoosiers to vote absentee by mail for 11 reasons, including if they're 65 or older or if they'll be absent from their county the entire time polls are open on Election Day.

August 10, 2020

Here Are The 11 Reasons You're Allowed To Vote By Mail In Indiana

Voting by mail is still possible for some Hoosiers. There are 11 reasons under Indiana law voters can use to request those mail-in, absentee ballots.

July 2020

July 31, 2020

Voter Advocates Sue Over Indiana's Absentee Ballot Deadline

Common Cause Indiana and the Indiana NAACP are suing Indiana in federal court over what they say is its unjustifiably early deadline to return absentee vote-by-mail ballots.

July 31, 2020

Indiana Governor Urged To Expand Mail Voting During Pandemic

Two former Indiana lieutenant governors called for Indiana Gov. Eric Holcomb to expand mail-in voting Friday as the coronavirus continues. Without a broad mail-in voting option, former Indiana lieutenant governors John Mutz and Kathy Davis said Friday that fewer voting locations and long lines at polls will further suppress minority, disabled and low-income voters.

July 27, 2020

Expanded Vote-By-Mail Unlikely This Fall As Holcomb Resists

Groups including Common Cause Indiana, the League of Women Voters of Indiana, the ACLU of Indiana and the Greater Indianapolis NAACP all want the state to expand vote-by-mail to anyone who wants it for the Nov. 3 election.

July 27, 2020

Notre Dame Withdraws From Hosting Presidential Debate Amid Virus Outbreak

The university was set to host the inaugural face-off between President Donald Trump and former Vice President Joe Biden on Sept. 29.

July 21, 2020

Myers On School Reopenings: Leadership At State, Federal Levels 'Inadequate'

Indiana's Democratic challenger in the race for governor says the state needs to offer clearer health guidelines for schools to follow as they plan to reopen.

July 20, 2020

Indiana Attorney General Race Leans Republican; Hill Could Still Have Impact

The field for Indiana attorney general is set, as Democrat Jonathan Weinzapfel faces off against Republican Todd Rokita. But current Attorney General Curtis Hill may still have an impact on the campaign, even after losing the race for the GOP nomination.

June 2020

June 29, 2020

Black Candidates Push Race Debate Into GOP-Held Districts

The reenergized movement against racial inequality has amplified the voices of Black candidates, in some cases pushing the political debate over race into Republican-leaning areas.

June 23, 2020

Woody Myers Unveils Wide-Ranging Criminal Justice Reform Plan

Democratic gubernatorial candidate Woody Myers unveiled a criminal justice reform plan that mandates new training for police, shifts funding to social services and decriminalizes marijuana.

June 23, 2020

University Of Notre Dame Still Plans To Host First Presidential Debate Despite Pandemic

The University of Michigan backed out of hosting the second presidential debate due to work needed to prepare the Ann Arbor campus for the fall semester during the pandemic.

June 17, 2020

You Asked What Role State Party Conventions Play In Indiana. Weve Got Answers.

Members of the Indiana 2020 Two-Way asked us what role this months state Republican and Democratic party conventions play in Indiana elections. So, Indiana Public Broadcasting and All IN went to work to answer some of those questions.

June 17, 2020

Weinzapfel Is Democrats' Nominee For Attorney General

Former Evansville Mayor Jonathan Weinzapfel won by just 48 votes out of more than 2,000 cast by state party convention delegates.

June 15, 2020

Indiana Democrats Prepare To Choose Attorney General Nominee

Longtime state Sen. Karen Tallian and former Evansville Mayor Jonathan Weinzapfel are vying for the nomination, a selection made by state delegates rather than primary election voters.

June 15, 2020

Only One Incumbent Lost In Indiana Primary Amid COVID-Altered Election

Indiana recently closed the book on maybe the most unusual election in its history -- a primary, delayed by a month, that featured expanded vote-by-mail.

June 8, 2020

Expanded Vote-By-Mail Looks Unlikely For November Election

A majority of the Indiana Election Commission made up of two Democrats and two Republicans must agree to expand vote-by-mail for November.

June 5, 2020

Indiana Democrats Broadcast State Convention Preview

The Indiana Democratic Party partnered with Indianapolis station WISH-TV to broadcast some of the typical convention events Thursday speeches from party leaders and discussions of key issues -- like health care and education.

June 2, 2020

Trump And Biden Win Indiana's Primary

Indiana is among the states and the District of Columbia with primaries on Tuesday. Pennsylvania offers the days biggest trove of presidential delegates.

June 2, 2020

GOP's Spartz, Democrat Hale Win Indiana's 5th District Bids

State Sen. Victoria Spartz won the Republican nomination to replace GOP Rep. Susan Brooks in Indiana's congressional district. Former state Rep. Christina Hale of Indianapolis won the Democratic primary.

May 2020

May 25, 2020

Exec Gave $50K To Governor Ahead Of State Virus Testing Deal

The state's award of a $17.9 million contract for operating dozens of coronavirus testing sites across Indiana came weeks after a company executive gave $50,000 to Gov. Eric Holcomb's reelection campaign.

May 20, 2020

Rokita Joins GOP Race For Attorney General, Calls Curtis Hill 'Wounded'

There's been a new shakeup in the Republican race for the Indiana Attorney General nomination former Secretary of State and U.S. Rep. Todd Rokita announced his candidacy Wednesday.

May 18, 2020

Myers On Adding Lawson To Governor Ticket: 'There Was A Sparkle'

Dr. Woody Myers and former Rep. Linda Lawson are effusive in their praise for each other as they begin to campaign as the Indiana Democrats gubernatorial ticket.

May 12, 2020

Indiana GOP Convention Going Virtual, With Mail-In Voting

The Indiana Republican Party's 2020 state convention will be virtual. The party officially announced the change Tuesday, in compliance with COVID-19 guidelines.

May 12, 2020

Ex-Rep. Rokita Might Join Race For Indiana Attorney General

Former U.S. Rep. Todd Rokita issued a statement about possibly seeking the Republican nomination for the office after the state Supreme Court on Monday ordered a 30-day law license suspension for Hill.

May 11, 2020

Indiana Voters Shifting To Mail-In Ballots For Primary

Election officials and state political leaders are encouraging mail-in voting as a way to protect poll workers and voters from possible COVID-19 exposure even as plans still call for opening in-person voting sites on primary day.

May 11, 2020

14 Republicans Give Their Pitch At 5th Congressional District Primary Town Hall

Fourteen Indiana 5th District Republican candidates made their pitch Monday during a virtual town hall as to why voters should support them, in the sprawling primary field, to replace outgoing Congresswoman Susan Brooks

May 8, 2020

Myers Names Former State Rep. Linda Lawson As Running Mate

Lawson spent 20 years serving her northwest Indiana House district. In a Facebook video, Myers says beyond her legislative experience, Lawson has spent her career breaking glass ceilings.

May 4, 2020

Monday Is Indiana Primary Voter Registration Deadline

Monday is the last day for Hoosiers to register to vote in the June 2 primary election. Registration is available online at IndianaVoters.com.

April 2020

April 30, 2020

The Voter Registration Deadline Is May 4. Here's What You Need To Vote In Indiana

Indiana residents must be registered to vote 29 days before each election. What do you need on Election Day? What do you need to register to vote? Can you vote if you're homeless?

2020 Election / April 29, 2020

Democratic Governor Candidate Woody Myers Says It's Too Soon For Businesses To Reopen

Gov. Eric Holcomb has indicated some businesses might be allowed to reopen in the coming days, if data shows health care systems arent being overwhelmed.

April 29, 2020

Myers Proposes Small Business Support Plan That's Short On Specifics

Indiana Democratic gubernatorial candidate Woody Myers announced proposals Wednesday to provide more state-level support for Hoosier small businesses suffering from the COVID-19 crisis.

2020 Election / April 21, 2020

Harter Joins Republican Attorney General Race As Krupp Drops Out

Theres been a shakeup in the Republican race for Indiana Attorney General. Decatur County Prosecutor Nate Harter announced his bid Tuesday while former Department of Revenue Commissioner Adam Krupp dropped out.

April 14, 2020

Indiana Democrats Move 2020 State Convention Online

The move to a virtual and remote convention, set for June 13, was unanimously approved by the party's state central committee and announced Tuesday.

April 10, 2020

Here's How To Make Sure You're Ready To Vote By Mail In Indiana's Primary Election

Here are the steps you need to take to make sure you're ready -- and eligible -- to vote by mail in this year's Indiana primary election.

April 6, 2020

State Hasn't Yet Created Online Vote-By-Mail Application Process

Monday was supposed to be the voter registration deadline for Indiana's primary election. But COVID-19 changed all that.

March 2020

March 26, 2020

Vote-By-Mail-Only Primary Election A Possibility For Indiana

Indiana could move to a vote-by-mail-only primary election this year if the COVID-19 pandemic doesnt improve in time.

March 25, 2020

Indiana Officials Considering Only Mail-In Vote For Primary

Indiana election officials have started contemplating whether voters might need to cast all ballots by mail for the state's primary election because of the coronavirus pandemic.

March 20, 2020

Indiana Officials Considering Delay Of May Primary Election

Republican Gov. Eric Holcomb said Thursday he was in favor of pushing back Indianas May 5 primary but that GOP Secretary of State Connie Lawson was leading discussions with state political party leaders.

March 20, 2020

Indiana Primary Election Moving To June 2 Amid COVID-19 Concerns

Gov. Eric Holcomb, Secretary of State Connie Lawson and state party leaders announced the unprecedented change Friday.

March 20, 2020

Indiana Primary Election Shift Could Impact State Party Conventions And Curtis Hill

Moving Indianas primary election to June 2 could have a ripple effect on this years Democratic and Republican state party conventions, slated for mid-June.

2020 Election / March 18, 2020

Indiana Political Parties Want Vote-By-Mail For May Primary

The leaders of Indiana's two major political parties want all Hoosiers to be able to vote by mail in May's primary.

2020 Election / March 17, 2020

Democratic Gubernatorial Candidate Dr. Woody Myers Unveils COVID-19 Proposals

Democratic gubernatorial candidate Dr. Woody Myers says the General Assembly should be brought in for an emergency session to help address the COVID-19 crisis.

2020 Election / March 2, 2020

Former South Bend Mayor Pete Buttigieg Suspends Presidential Campaign

Former South Bend Mayor Pete Buttigieg has suspended his campaign for president. He did not throw his support behind any other candidate, but instead called for unity in the party moving forward.

February 2020

February 28, 2020

Pew Research: Latinos Are Paying More Attention To This Election Than Previous Years

About 3-in-10 Latino voters both Democrats and Republicans say they have given a lot of thought to who is running for president in 2020, a new survey shows.

February 28, 2020

House Republicans Reject More Money For Voting Machine Needs

More than half of Indiana's 92 counties have voting machines without a paper backup. Election security experts say those backups are critical to electoral integrity.

February 26, 2020

All IN Conversation: Evansville Issues & Ales, Health Care Costs And Surprise Billing

Members of our Indiana 2020 Two-Way texting group told us they wanted to know more about health care costs, what's being done to address them, and why the system is the way it is.

February 21, 2020

These Young Nevada Latino Voters Plan To Caucus And Challenge Misrepresentations

According to the U.S. Census, almost one-third of the state is Hispanic or Latino. So, ahead of the Saturday caucuses, we talked with three Latino college students in Northern Nevada.

February 12, 2020

In Your Words: Health Care Is Too Expensive And Confusing

We asked you, our listeners and readers, to share your concerns with health care costs. And the results are in.

February 10, 2020

Survey: Americans Agree Health Care System Needs Fixing

Americans are divided on lots of issues. But a new national survey finds that people across the political spectrum agree on at least one thing: Our health care system needs fixing.

2020 Election / February 7, 2020

Democrat Myers Says Indiana 'Ready For A Change' In Governor

Woody Myers was the only Democrat meeting the deadline to put his name on Indiana's May primary ballot.

February 6, 2020

A National Survey On Immigration Led Me To A Rural Iowa Town Changed By Immigrants

The APM Research Lab survey asked Americans how they feel about the numbers of immigrants in this country.

2020 Election / February 6, 2020

Buttigieg Gains Backing From Indianapolis Mayor

Former South Bend mayor Pete Buttigieg joins a crowded field of nine Democrats whove qualified for the Indiana ballot.

2020 Election / February 5, 2020

13th Republican Joins Campaign For US Rep. Brooks' Seat

Sen. Victoria Spartz of Noblesville announced her congressional campaign on Wednesday. She joined the state Senate in 2017 when she was picked to replace longtime Sen. Luke Kenley after he retired.

2020 Election / February 5, 2020

Karen Pence Touts Trump's Reelection Bid With Indiana Filing

Donald Trump supporters cheered Wednesday as Karen Pence returned to the Indiana Statehouse where her husband used to be governor to file paperwork putting Trump's name on the state's presidential primary ballot.

2020 Election / February 5, 2020

Owens Drops Out Of Gubernatorial Race; Myers Will Be Democratic Nominee

Democrats wont have a competitive primary for governor this year after tech entrepreneur Josh Owens dropped out Wednesday.

January 2020

January 25, 2020

Democrats Look To Capitalize On Municipal Wins Through Candidate Training

More than 150 people gathered in Indianapolis Saturday for a national Democratic candidate training. State party leaders say this is part of a larger push for Democrats in Indiana.

2020 Election / January 22, 2020

Indiana Governor Not Yet Backing Attorney General Challenger

Gov. Eric Holcomb filed paperwork Tuesday for the Republican nomination seeking a second term in the 2020 election but said afterward it was all premature to say whether he would endorse a challenger to embattled Republican Attorney General Curtis Hill.

January 16, 2020

Indiana Gov. Holcomb Keeps Padding Huge Campaign Cash Lead

New state campaign finance reports filed this week show the Republican governor raised nearly $2 million in the last six months of 2019.

January 9, 2020

Indiana FBI Focuses On Election Security

FBI officials in Indianapolis say foreign influence will be an important focus of election security this year, but they'll also investigate other election crimes, like voter manipulation and data breaches.

January 6, 2020

Democrat Eddie Melton Drops Out Of Indiana Governor's Race

The surprising announcement comes shortly after the last campaign fundraising period ended, and leaves two Democrats vying for their party's nomination.

December 2019

2020 Election / December 30, 2019

Voting Machine Funding Unlikely For 2020 Election

It's unlikely the General Assembly will give counties more money in the 2020 session for new voting machines.

December 10, 2019

Democrat Jonathan Weinzapful Joins Race For Attorney General

Former Evansville Mayor Jonathan Weinzapfel announced Tuesday he will seek the Democratic nomination for Indiana Attorney General next year.

December 7, 2019

GOP District Five Congressional Candidates Talk Immigration In Forum

Seven GOP candidates are now slated to compete in the May primary. All but one participated in the forum, and topics included abortion and the economy, but immigration dominated.

November 2019

November 14, 2019

Attorney General Curtis Hill, Accused Of Sexual Misconduct, Launches Re-election Bid

In a video statement, Hill references his efforts to boost drug addiction treatment, lawsuits against pharmaceutical companies and his numerous anti-abortion legal fight

October 2019

October 28, 2019

Democrats Tout Medicare Plans In Iowa, As Caucuses Near

More than half of the Iowas hospitals are operating in the red, while per capita spending on health care is rising sharply. So what are the candidates proposing when it comes to Medicare?

2020 Election / October 11, 2019

Notre Dame Will Host First 2020 Presidential Debate

The presidential debates are set for Sept. 29 at the University of Notre Dame in Indiana; Oct. 15 at the University of Michigan, and Oct. 22 at Belmont University in Nashville, Tennessee.

2020 Election / October 8, 2019

3rd Democrat Joining Indiana Governor's Race With GOP Backer

State Sen. Eddie Melton's campaign says Republican state schools Superintendent Jennifer McCormick will join in the announcement.

2020 Election / October 8, 2019

Sen. Eddie Melton Launches Democratic Bid For Governor

The Gary lawmaker launched his campaign in his hometown with a crowd of about 200 supporters. He was introduced at the kickoff by State Superintendent of Public Instruction Jennifer McCormick, who is a Republican.

October 7, 2019

Republican Steve Braun Suspends 5th District Campaign

In a written statement Monday, Braun says he is both frustrated and disappointed to suspend his campaign.

October 4, 2019

Buttigieg Tries To Woo Black Voters At Indianapolis NAACP Event

Buttigieg's speech emphasized the need to confront systemic racism with targeted policies, on everything from health care disparities to school segregation to income inequality.

September 2019

2020 Election / September 16, 2019

Josh Owens, First Openly Gay Indiana Governor Candidate, Announces Bid

In a statement, Owens cites teacher pay, marijuana decriminalization and strengthened gun regulations as key issues behind his run.

August 2019

2020 Election / August 30, 2019

Fighting Poverty Main Focus Of First Indianapolis Mayoral Debate

Democratic incumbent Joe Hogsett and Republican challenger Jim Merritt's first face to face mayoral debate focused on fighting poverty and raising the minimum wage.

2020 Election / August 28, 2019

State Treasurer Joins Race For Indiana Congressional Seat

Indiana's state treasurer is the latest candidate entering the race for the congressional seat being given up by Republican Rep. Susan Brooks.

2020 Election / August 23, 2019

US Sen. Braun's Brother Seeking Indiana Congressional Seat

Steve Braun is the first prominent Republican to enter the race since U.S. Rep. Susan Brooks announced in June she wouldn't seek a fifth term. Democrats Christina Hale and Dee Thornton announced their campaigns for the seat in July.

2020 Election / August 21, 2019

Tallian Becomes First Democrat To Announce Attorney General Bid

Democrats are targeting the attorney general race next year because of what most view as incumbent Republican Curtis Hill's vulnerability.

2020 Election / August 14, 2019

Democratic Mayoral Candidate Kicked Off Indiana City Ballot

The Adams County Election Board voted 2-1 along party lines Tuesday to disqualify Daniel Rickord as the Democratic nominee for mayor of Decatur. The decision leaves Republican Mayor Kenneth Meyer unopposed.

2020 Election / August 13, 2019

State Rep. Karlee Macer Not Running For Governor

Macer says while shell continue to focus on policymaking and problem solving, a gubernatorial run wont be part of that.

July 2019

2020 Election / July 29, 2019

Election 2020: Candidate Field Guide

More than two dozen people are running for president. Learn about them and see where they stand on key issues with this guide

2020 Election / July 26, 2019

Buttigieg, Harris Address Criticism In Remarks To National Urban League

South Bend Mayor Pete Buttigieg has faced criticism over his admitted failure to produce a diverse police force in South Bend.

2020 Election / July 25, 2019

Biden, Booker Among Presidential Candidates Who Address Urban League Conference In Indy

Some of the 2020 Democratic presidential candidates laid out, briefly, their plans to help end systemic racism in speeches at the National Urban League conference Thursday.

July 19, 2019

Pelosi Lays Out 2020 Goals, Celebrates Party Diversity At Young Democrats Convention

House Speaker Nancy Pelosi's remarks focused on the diversity of ideas within the Democratic Party.

2020 Election / July 18, 2019

Buttigieg Issues Generational Call To Arms At Young Democrats Convention

Buttigieg referenced the recent controversy over President Donald Trumps racist tweets, condemning them while cautioning Democrats not to allow Trump to steal all the oxygen from the conversation.

2020 Election / July 15, 2019

Holcomb's Path To Re-election Likely An Easy One

Gov. Eric Holcomb officially launched his re-election bid Saturday and political analysts say his path to a second term is likely an easy one. No elected Indiana governor has lost a re-election bid since the state began allowing second terms in the 1970s.

2020 Election / July 15, 2019

Democrat Dee Thornton To Run For Open Seat In Indiana's Fifth District

Dee Thornton is running for Indiana's 5th Congressional District. She ran against Republican Susan Brooks in 2018, collecting 44% of the vote.

2020 Election / July 13, 2019

Holcomb Officially Launches 2020 Re-election Campaign

Gov. Eric Holcomb leaned heavily into basketball references as he launched his re-election bid Saturday at the Hoosier Gym, where the movie "Hoosiers" filmed.

2020 Election / July 11, 2019

Christina Hale Will Run For Congress In Indiana's 5th Congressional District

Former Democratic state Rep.Christina Hale announced Thursday that she will run for Congress in Indianas Fifth Congressional District.

2020 Election / July 11, 2019

Christina Hale Announces Run For Congress

Former Democratic candidate for lieutenant governor Christina Hale announced Thursday she's running for Indiana's 5th Congressional District.

2020 Election / July 10, 2019

Myers Is First Democrat To Officially Announce Bid For Governor

Former State Health Commissioner and health care executive Woody Myers announced his bid Wednesday.

June 2019

2020 Election / June 20, 2019

Jim Merritt Announces Plans To End Food Insecurity

Today Republican mayoral candidate Jim Merritt announced his plans to end food insecurity in Indianapolis through four initiatives.

2020 Election / June 5, 2019

Elizabeth Warren Campaigns On Green Jobs Plan In Elkhart

Senator and 2020 presidential candidate Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) Warren used the RV Hall of Fame as the backdrop for pushing a jobs policy she released earlier in the week.

2020 Election / June 4, 2019

Melton To Explore Gubernatorial Run

Sen. Eddie Melton (D-Gary) will announce Tuesday evening hes exploring a bid for governor. He is the first Democrat to take formal steps towards a 2020 gubernatorial run.

2020 Election / June 4, 2019

Eddie Melton Announces Exploratory Look At Governor Bid

Sen. Eddie Melton (D-Gary) is the first Indiana Democrat to take formal steps towards a gubernatorial run in 2020.

April 2019

April 22, 2019

Buttigieg Comes Home For Dyngus Day

Dyngus Day is a Polish holiday celebrating the end of Lent with eating, drinking, dancing and otherwise making merry. Through the years in South Bend the celebration has turned into a political event.

April 14, 2019

'Mayor Pete' Joins 2020 Dem Race As Face Of New Generation

South Bend Mayor Pete Buttigieg has joined a dozen-plus rivals vying to take on President Donald Trump.

April 2, 2019

Democrat Mayor Pete Celebrates Raising $7 Million This Year

Democratic presidential contender Pete Buttigieg said Monday that he's raised more than $7 million this year.

February 2019

February 10, 2019

Pete Buttigieg Launches Book With Event In South Bend

Buttigieg announced his exploratory committee for a presidential run about a month ago. On Sunday afternoon in South Bend he was in front of a hometown crowd, trying to translate mayor into president.

February 7, 2019

No 'Major Announcement' During Howard Schultz's Purdue Speech

Schultz, who says he's known Purdue President and former Indiana Gov. Mitch Daniels for about a year, took multiple swipes at both parties during a half-hour address.

January 2019

January 23, 2019

Pete Buttigieg Launches Exploratory Committee For Presidential Run

Buttigieg is a South Bend native and has been mayor since 2012. He is the youngest person to announce a potential bid for president at 37.

January 21, 2019

Could Dems' 2020 Nominee Be Someone Many Have Never Heard Of?

South Bend Mayor Pete Buttigieg is among a number of potential candidates who believe the 2016 and 2018 elections showed that voters are looking for fresh faces and that the old rules of politics may no longer apply.

January 11, 2019

Muncie Mayor Tyler Not Running For Third Term

Tyler was elected in 2011, beating an incumbent mayor in the 70,000-person city by 800 votes. In 2015, he ran unopposed for his second term.

January 4, 2019

Holcomb Banks $4M 2 Years Ahead Of Indiana Re-Election Bid

Gov. Eric Holcomb's fundraising comes as no active Democratic challengers have yet emerged for the 2020 campaign for governor.

December 2018

December 17, 2018

Buttigieg Won't Seek 3rd Term As South Bend Mayor, Fueling 2020 Speculation

South Bend Mayor Pete Buttigieg announced Monday he won't seek re-election next year but he didn't reveal his future political plans.

March 2018

March 16, 2018

Buttigieg 2020: Grassroots Movement Hopes to Encourage Bid

A Washington D.C. resident launched the effort, despite never meeting the South Bend mayor.

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