The lawsuit was filed in Vigo County court against Republican Jon Ford six days before he won election last week in a Terre Haute-area Senate district.

Former U.S. Attorney Joe Hogsett has officially entered the 2015 race for mayor of Indianapolis.

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Democrats are calling on Gov. Mike Pence to cancel a trip to New Hampshire, home of the first presidential primary, but the governor's press secretary said Pence's presence is needed to help other GOP leaders with issues in their states.

A Republican legislative agenda that calls for more money for education is a smokescreen to shield the GOP from past failings, Indiana Democratic Chairman John Zody said Wednesday.

House Republicans say an honestly-balanced budget, more public education funding and a greater commitment to public safety are their top priorities for the upcoming legislative session. House Democrats say that sounds a lot like what their party has been preaching for years.

Republicans are expecting to do well in November, and one thing they're not doing this election is emphasizing social issues. That choice is causing some frustration among core supporters.

Democratic Secretary of State candidate Beth White says she wants to improve Indiana's voter participation, which is third lowest in the country, and is proposing a series of election reforms.

A Democratic candidate for the Indiana House of Representatives has asked incumbent Republican Eric Turner to withdraw from November's ballot after Turner announced he would leave the legislature after this session.

Turner, R-Cicero, said he will complete his current term and stay on the election ballot.
The announcement comes just weeks after House Speaker Brian Bosma announced that Turner would lose his leadership post for failing to disclose a financial interest in a debate he tried to influence during the last legislative session.