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

State Sen. Jim Merritt (R-Indianapolis) announced Monday he is retiring after 30 years in the legislature. He said he will step down on Nov. 4.

Sen. Jim Merritt said in a statement he would resign Nov. 4 from the seat to which he was first elected in 1990.

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.

Indianas Republican delegates are casting ballots as the time nears to select who will run for state attorney general in November.

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.

The next test comes Tuesday in states such as Indiana, where Republican Rep. Susan Brooks -- one of 13 Republican women in the House -- is retiring. With more than a dozen candidates vying for the GOP nomination, theres no guarantee a woman will win or be able to hold the seat if she does.

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

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.

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