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November 11, 2020
Hill Joins Other GOP AG's In Case Against Pennsylvania Supreme Court
Indiana Attorney General Curtis Hill has filed an amicus brief with the United States Supreme Court arguing the Pennsylvania Supreme Court overstepped its authority.
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November 9, 2020
Ball State University President Directs UPD To Increase Patrols Due To Post-Election Harassment Incidents On And Near Campus
Ball State University President Geoff Mearns sent an email to the campus community Saturday afternoon noting a number of incidents on and near campus involving a caravan of dozens of vehicles displaying signs and flags in support of President Donald Trump.
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November 7, 2020
Biden Wins White House, Vowing New Direction For Divided US
Democrat Joe Biden defeated President Donald Trump to become the 46th president of the United States on Saturday.
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WFYI's Election Day Blog Shares Scenes And Stories From Local Polling Sites
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Understanding Your Ballot
Tips and resources on how to research candidates, their records and platforms from America Amplified, IPB News, Women4Change and Side Effects Public Media. Read More
IPS School Board Voter Guide
Four seats are on the November ballot for the Indianapolis Public Schools' Board of School Commissioners, putting the district’s future in the hands of voters at a pivotal moment. Chalkbeat Indiana and WFYI asked candidates to respond to the biggest issues facing the district and how they would represent their constituents. READ MORE
Meet The Candidates For Indiana's 5th Congressional District
One of the most contentious races in the Indiana has been for the U.S. Congressional seat in
District 5. Republican Susan Brooks, who was first elected to the seat in 2012, did not seek re-election. WFYI’s Jill Sheridan spoke with Democrat Christina Hale, Republican Victoria Spartz and Libertarian Ken Tucker about issues including health care, insurance, the pandemic and calls for racial justice. READ MORE
Meet The 7th Congressional District Candidates
The race for Indiana’s 7th Congressional district, which includes most of Marion County and Indianapolis, has been relatively quiet. WFYI Government and Policy Reporter, Jill Sheridan spoke with incumbent Democrat André Carson and Republican Susan Marie Smith about issues including health care, pandemic response, racial justice and economic recovery. READ MORE
Election News Archive
November 2020
November 11, 2020
Hill Joins Other GOP AG's In Case Against Pennsylvania Supreme Court
Indiana Attorney General Curtis Hill has filed an amicus brief with the United States Supreme Court arguing the Pennsylvania Supreme Court overstepped its authority.
Read MoreNovember 9, 2020
Ball State University President Directs UPD To Increase Patrols Due To Post-Election Harassment Incidents On And Near Campus
Ball State University President Geoff Mearns sent an email to the campus community Saturday afternoon noting a number of incidents on and near campus involving a caravan of dozens of vehicles displaying signs and flags in support of President Donald Trump.
Read MoreNovember 7, 2020
Biden Wins White House, Vowing New Direction For Divided US
Democrat Joe Biden defeated President Donald Trump to become the 46th president of the United States on Saturday.
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November 7, 2020
Biden, Trump Supporters Gather At Statehouse, Monument Circle
Supporters of President Donald J. Trump and challenger Joseph R. Biden gathered in Indianapolis -- two of many rallies and spontaneous celebrations held across the country.
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November 6, 2020
Reform Candidates Sweep IPS School Board Race In Expensive, Contentious Campaign
The contentious, and at times bitter, 2020 election for four Indianapolis Public Schools Board of Commissioners seats became likely the most expensive election cycle in the districts history.
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November 6, 2020
U.S. Sen. Todd Young Preaches Patience As Votes Counted Across Country
As updated vote counts show him trailing in key states, President Donald Trump Thursday evening falsely spread accusations of voter fraud while providing no evidence to back up his claims.
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November 5, 2020
Victoria Spartz Wins A Hard Fought Victory
Republican Victoria Spartz held a press conference Thursday morning, following confirmation yesterday that she was elected to represent Indiana's 5th Congressional District.
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November 5, 2020
Republicans Expand Supermajority In Indiana House, Only Lose One Seat In Senate
Republicans strengthened their grip on the Indiana House of Representatives in the 2020 election. The final Statehouse races were called Thursday.
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November 4, 2020
Spartz Named Winner In Close Race For District 5
It took more than a day to name Victoria Spartz the official winner in Indianas Fifth District.
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November 4, 2020
Vote Count Continues Thursday In Contentious IPS School Board Race
There's never been an Indianapolis Public Schools Board of Commissioners race like this, but it was still unclear who will be the winner in some of the races.
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November 4, 2020
Most Of Indiana School Referendums See Success On Election Night
Three of the four school referendums on the ballot in Indiana this election passed, according to results available Wednesday.
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November 3, 2020
Trump Wins Indiana As It Stays In GOP Presidential Column
President Donald Trump won Indiana by 19 percentage points in 2016 over Hillary Clinton. Although Republicans admitted his popularity had dropped in some areas.
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November 3, 2020
Gov. Eric Holcomb Wins Reelection Bid
Gov. Eric Holcomb has easily secured a second term in office, winning re-election over challengers Dr. Woody Myers, the Democrat, and Libertarian Donald Rainwater.
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November 3, 2020
Rokita Defeats Weinzapfel To Become Attorney General
Todd Rokita, former Secretary of State and four-term congressman, secures Republican control over the statewide office for the sixth consecutive election.
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November 3, 2020
Spartz Claims Victory But Hale Says Not So Fast
Before Midnight election night, Republican Victoria Sparz claimed victory at a speech in Carmel. Near the same time, Democratic candidate Christina Hale said the race is not over.
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November 3, 2020
Carson Wins Indiana's 7th Congressional District
Democrat Andre Carson was re-elected to the U.S. House of Representatives Tuesday. He's held the seat in Indiana's 7th Congressional district since 2008.
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November 3, 2020
AP VoteCast: Indiana Voters Mixed On State Of Nation
AP VoteCast found that 45 percent of Indiana voters said the U.S. is on the right track and 55 percent of voters said it is headed in the wrong direction.
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Most Of Indiana School Referendums See Success On Election Night
At least two of the four school referendums on the ballot in Indiana this election passed. But results were not yet final for the largest school corporation with a funding proposal on the ballot on election night.
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November 4, 2020
Indiana 2020 Elections: What's Been Called And What Outcomes Are We Waiting On?
Indiana was called by the Associated Press for incumbent President Donald Trump shortly before 9 p.m. While media organizations like -- the AP -- may call races on election night, final vote tallies may take up to several days to finish counting.
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November 3, 2020
Republican Holcomb Wins Reelection As Indiana Governor
Republican Eric Holcomb has won reelection as Indiana governor, fending off challengers who criticized his handling of the coronavirus pandemic.
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November 3, 2020
Calling A Race Is Tricky: How AP Does It
In the 2020 U.S. general election, The Associated Press will declare winners in more than 7,000 races -- starting with the White House and reaching down the ballot to every seat in every state legislature.
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November 3, 2020
Some Voters Disenfranchised By Last Minute COVID-19 Diagnosis
Last minute COVID-19 diagnoses have left some Hoosier voters frustrated and unable to vote.
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AP VoteCast: Indiana Voters Sour On State Of Nation
AP VoteCast found that 45 percent of Indiana voters said the U.S. is on the right track and 55 percent of voters said it is headed in the wrong direction.
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November 3, 2020
GOP Attorney General Candidate Todd Rokita Has COVID-19
The former congressman and Secretary of State experienced symptoms and got tested after he was informed he had been exposed to the virus.
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November 3, 2020
Here's How NPR Reports Election Results
NPR provides live coverage of the results on the radio and online, and we rely on The Associated Press for all vote counting and race calls. That means we explicitly cite the AP when reporting results -- there are no "NPR calls."
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November 3, 2020
Why It Might Take Longer Than Usual To Find Out Election Results
Hoosiers are used to finding out which candidates won and lost on election night, or pretty close to it. But that likely won't be the case this year for some races.
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November 3, 2020
From 1800, A Lesson In Delayed Election Results
The tempestuous election of 2020 has been rife with predictions of confusion and cataclysm, with warnings that a contested battle could last well into December. It has happened before. Take 1800, for example.
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November 3, 2020
Voting Locations Implement Hand Sanitizer, Finger Sleeves To Ensure Voters Can Vote Safely
As the polls opened on this Election Day amid the COVID-19 pandemic, officials are taking steps to make the experience safer for voters.
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November 3, 2020
On Election Day, Patience A Necessary Virtue
Americans in the 21st century aren't always the most patient of people -- and a deeply anticipated nail-biter of a 2020 election is certainly no exception. Nevertheless, counting votes accurately for an entire nation, in an election whose jurisdiction is divided up state by state, can be a cumbersome process.
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November 2, 2020
What You Need To Know About Poll Watchers In Indiana
There's been a lot more focus this election year on poll watchers -- particularly after President Donald Trump urged his supporters to "go into the polls and watch very carefully." But in Indiana -- like other states -- poll watchers are a very defined role in state election law.
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November 2, 2020
Why Is There So Much Money, Fighting In The IPS School Board Race?
Depending on who wins the four seats on the Indianapolis Public Schools Board of Commissioners, there could be an ideological tilt on the seven-member board that leads to drastically different outcomes.
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November 2, 2020
Indiana's Spike In Early Voting Doesn't Necessarily Mean Record Turnout
More than 1.7 million Hoosiers have cast their ballots early this election -- that's nearly double the number who voted early in 2016.
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November 2, 2020
Free Transportation Available On Election Day
Indianapolis Cultural Trial will provide free access to Pacers Bikeshare on Election day. IndyGo will also offer free services throughout the day.
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November 2, 2020
Downtown Indianapolis Businesses Prep For Possible Unrest
Some buildings and businesses in downtown Indianapolis have boarded up windows and taken other security steps to prepare for possible unrest surrounding Election Day.
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November 2, 2020
Marion County Voters Hurry To Cast Their Votes Before Election Day
The Marion County Clerk's office expects a record turnout for this year's election. More than 200,000 people had already cast votes before the final day of early voting in the county.
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November 1, 2020
Four Years Later, Trump-Carrier Deal Doesn't Slow Offshoring As Some Had Hoped
In 2016, President Donald Trump campaigned on promises to save U.S. manufacturing jobs from leaving the country, including hundreds at the Indianapolis Carrier plant.
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October 30, 2020
Holcomb Assures Hoosiers Voting In-Person Is Safe, Despite COVID-19 Surge
Gov. Eric Holcomb insists Hoosiers are safe at polling places across the state amid the ongoing pandemic. That's despite a record new number of COVID-19 cases, long lines at the polls and some county clerks who refuse to follow Holcomb's mask-wearing order.
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October 30, 2020
A Year After Massive Red For Ed Rally, Teachers Focus On Advocacy, Fighting Misinformation
Indiana educators say the stakes for schools are particularly high in this year's election especially in light of the COVID-19 pandemic.
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October 30, 2020
Election Board OKs Lucas Oil Early Voting
The Marion County Election Board voted unanimously to open Lucas Oil Stadium for early voting this weekend.
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October 29, 2020
Unreturned Mail-In Ballots Likely Won't Arrive On Time If Mailed Now
More than 560,000 Hoosiers requested mail-in ballots for the November election -- a record for Indiana. And more than 460,000 of those ballots were returned.
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October 29, 2020
Meet The 7th Congressional District Candidates: Andre Carson And Susan Marie Smith
WFYI Government and Policy Reporter, Jill Sheridan spoke to both 7th district candidates -- by phone to observe social distancing -- about issues including health care, pandemic response, racial justice and economic recovery.
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October 28, 2020
Local Musicians Play For Early Voters At City-County Building
The Indianapolis Cultural Trail hired the professional musicians to play on Lugar Plaza for early voters waiting in line at the City-County Building.
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October 28, 2020
Early Voting Hours Expand In Marion County
In response to people waiting up to eight hours to cast a ballot at early voting sites in Marion County the clerks office is extending voting hours at the City-County Building.
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October 28, 2020
Indiana Governor Won't Back Mandatory COVID-19 Vaccine
Gov. Eric Holcomb's stance comes even though Indiana law already requires 11 vaccines for public school students, including those for whooping cough, tetanus, measles and meningitis.
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October 28, 2020
New In Power, Indiana House Leader Faces Tough Election Race
Republican Todd Huston's seat is among those being targeted by Democrats as they look to break the two-thirds supermajority Indiana House Republicans have had for the past eight years.
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October 27, 2020
Rainwater, Myers On The Attack Against Holcomb In Second Guberatorial Debate
Hoosier voters got their chance Tuesday to hear the candidates views on a wide range of topics everything from marijuana legalization and redistricting reform to racial inequity and broadband access.
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October 27, 2020
Indiana Governor Candidates Debating As Virus Troubles Grow
The three candidates for Indiana governor are meeting for their last televised debate Tuesday night, one week ahead of Election Day.
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October 27, 2020
Only 4 Indiana School Districts Are Asking Voters For Referendum Funding In November Election
Only four school corporations in Indiana are seeking voter-approval on funding referendums in this fall's election.
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October 27, 2020
Racial Equity Now An Issue For Indiana School Board Candidates To Address
Racial equity issues have been an afterthought -- if mentioned at all -- in most Indiana school board races in past years. But after this summers social justice protests, students and communities are demanding school boards address systemic racism and a wide range of connected issues.
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October 27, 2020
Group Critical Of IPS Forms PAC After Campaign Finance Violation
The IPS Community Coalition said Monday it violated campaign finance rules by not reporting its support for four school board candidates on the November ballot.
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October 27, 2020
Attorney General Candidate Calls For Indiana To Legalize Pot
The Democratic candidate for Indiana attorney general is calling on the state to legalize marijuana, saying that doing so would reduce the state's prison and jail populations and generate millions of dollars for public education.
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October 26, 2020
Hoosiers Voters Can't Ask State Courts To Keep Polls Open Longer If Problems Arise
A federal appeals court upheld a 2019 Indiana law that only allows a county election board to file such a lawsuit.
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October 26, 2020
US Court Backs Indiana's Limits On Voting Time Extensions
A federal appeals court has upheld a law unique to Indiana that prohibits voters from asking county judges to extend voting hours beyond the state's 6 p.m. closing time because of Election Day troubles.
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October 26, 2020
Indiana Governor Debates Can Have Impact, Despite So Many Early Voters
It's likely more than 1 million Hoosiers will have voted before the second of two gubernatorial debates takes place Tuesday and some question whether those debates can still have an impact because of their late date.
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October 26, 2020
Long Lines At Voting Sites Can Pose Challenges For Seniors, Those Living With Disabilities
Central Indiana saw long early voting lines this weekend, and long lines can increase safety concerns for older residents. Not only are they more at risk, it can be harder for some to stand for that long, and many may not know they can bring someone with them to help.
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October 23, 2020
Here's Why You Should Care About School Board Races Even If You Don't Have Kids
Political groups are pouring big money into school board campaigns in Indiana this year. These hotly contested elections help shape the future of education, but school boards make decisions that have a wide impact on their local communities.
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October 23, 2020
Record 1M-Plus Indiana Voters Requested Early Ballots
The Indiana secretary of states office, which oversees state election policy, said 559,749 absentee by-mail ballots were requested across the state as of Friday, and 530,854 voters have voted at an early voting location. Thursday was the deadline for requesting a ballot.
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October 23, 2020
Vice President Mike Pence Votes Early In Indianapolis
Vice President Mike Pence and wife Karen Pence cast absentee ballots in Indianapolis Friday morning at the City-County Building.
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October 22, 2020
Libertarian Donald Rainwater Announces Pick For Indiana's Education Secretary
Libertarian candidate for governor Donald Rainwater announced his choice for education secretary Thursday.
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October 22, 2020
Today Is The Deadline To Request A Mail-In Ballot For November Election
Despite Republicans' refusal to expand the state's vote-by-mail system during the pandemic, many voters can still cast their vote by mail.
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October 22, 2020
Why This Indiana Activist Works For The Immigrant Community
As we conclude our series on young activists, we meet Maria Duenas Lopez, a first generation Mexican-American who advocates for immigrants. Side Effects Public Medias Darian Benson interviewed her about the importance of an inclusive democracy.
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October 21, 2020
Meet The 5th Congressional District Candidates: Christina Hale, Victoria Spartz And Ken Tucker
One of the most contentious races in the Indiana has been for the U.S. Congressional seat in
District 5. WFYIs Jill Sheridan spoke with candidates Christina Hale (D), Victoria Spartz (R) and Ken Tucker (L) about issues including health care, insurance, the pandemic and calls for racial justice.
Read MoreDistrict 5. WFYIs Jill Sheridan spoke with candidates Christina Hale (D), Victoria Spartz (R) and Ken Tucker (L) about issues including health care, insurance, the pandemic and calls for racial justice.
October 21, 2020
Indianapolis Activist Works To Preserve Black Communities
Tyshara Loyne is a college student working to protect a street with historic significance for Indianapolis's Black community.
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October 20, 2020
Governor Candidates Clash Over Education, COVID-19, Guns In First Debate
Gov. Eric Holcomb defended his job performance Tuesday in the first of two gubernatorial debates this year. His challengers, Democrat Dr. Woody Myers and Libertarian Donald Rainwater, assailed Holcombs record but from sharply different angles.
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October 20, 2020
BMV Extends Hours For Election Day
The Indiana Bureau of Motor Vehicles will extend hours of operation to issue ID cards and drivers licenses to be used for identification at a polling place.
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October 20, 2020
Young Voter Turnout Is Low. The Indiana Kids Election Aims To Change That
The state-backed effort to provide election-focused lessons and materials leading up to the election.
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October 20, 2020
How A Childhood In Honduras Shaped This Indianapolis Activist
Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis student Dyna Martinez was deeply influenced by her childhood in Honduras.
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October 20, 2020
Indiana Clerk Refuses To Wear Mask While Administering Polls
Fountain County Clerk Paula Copenhaver said she will "not be part of the government overreach" and contends social distancing and hand sanitizer are enough.
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October 19, 2020
Political Groups Give $200,000 To Some Candidates In IPS Board Race
Deep-pocketed political action committees have thrown over $200,000 into four races for Indianapolis Public Schools board seats, helping candidates who support partnerships with charter schools to far out-raise their competitors.
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October 19, 2020
UPDATE: Virus Worry Prompts Indiana Governor Debate Format Change
The Indiana Debate Commission said it discussed the new format with campaign leaders for Republican Gov. Eric Holcomb, Democratic challenger Woody Myers and Libertarian Donald Rainwater.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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October 5, 2020
Libertarian Candidate Donald Rainwater On COVID, 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.
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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.
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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.
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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
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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September 10, 2020
Democrat Gains GOP Backer In Indiana Attorney General Race
Democrat Jonathan Weinzapfel announced the endorsement Thursday from schools Superintendent Jennifer McCormick.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
Read MoreJune 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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
Read MoreJune 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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
Read MoreMay 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.
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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.
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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
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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.
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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.
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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?
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
Read MoreDecember 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.
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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.
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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
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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?
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
Read More2020 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.
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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.
Read More2020 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.
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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.
Read MoreJuly 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
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
Read More2020 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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
Read More2020 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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
Read MoreJanuary 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.
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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.
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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.
Read MoreJanuary 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.
Read MoreDecember 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.
Read MoreMarch 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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