The four candidates vying for the Republican nomination for attorney general made pitches to state party delegates Thursday in a virtual convention broadcast. The in-person convention was canceled this year due to COVID-19.

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.

State Sen. Randy Head is the third lawmaker to step down this year. Hell be replaced by a local Republican caucus.

The lawsuit involves Attorney General Curtis Hills alleged groping last year of a state lawmaker and three legislative staffers.

Republican precinct committeepeople chose Indiana's new state representative Tuesday. Dollyne Sherman will replace Rep. David Frizzell (R-Indianapolis), who recently stepped down.

The Indianapolis Republican was first elected to the House in 1992; hes one of the longest-serving current members of the General Assembly.