Merritt's first speech as a candidate focused primarily on three things - homelessness, crime, and grassroots support.

Council President Vop Osili was re-elected unanimously. Vice President Zach Adamson also retained his seat, defeating Republican challenger Marilyn Pfisterer with a vote of 14 to 0.

The Democrat announced his re-election bid during an event Wednesday night at the downtown Phoenix Theatre.

House Democrats managed to flip three GOP seats in northwest Indiana and Lafayette. And one seat is still undecided, as Porter County results remain delayed.

Indiana's early voting turnout this year is well ahead of the last two midterm elections.

The five new sites are the result of a settled lawsuit filed against the county's election board.

Common Cause Indiana and two branches of the NAACP filed a federal lawsuit against the board last summer.

Donnelly mingled with veterans at their post on Indy's west side, before giving a speech that centered around veterans issues.

A little more than half of the 700,000 registered voters in Marion County showed up to vote in last month's election.