Rep. Bill Friend of Macy says he will finish out his term, but won't run again in 2018.

Republican legislative leaders shrugged off questions about potential legislation banning all abortion.

The 22 members of the Indiana GOP state committee emerged from a nearly three hour, closed door meeting Tuesday afternoon to reveal Holcomb as their new standard-bearer.

Lt. Gov. Eric Holcomb, U.S. Representatives Susan Brooks and Todd Rokita, and State Sen. Jim Tomes are all seeking the nomination.

Holcomb is one of four candidates vying to replace Pence on the ballot, along with U.S. Representatives Susan Brooks and Todd Rokita and State Sen. Jim Tomes.

Through the last campaign finance filing period – which ended June 30 – Pence had more than $7 million in his gubernatorial campaign account.

Republican Sen. Jim Tomes sent an email to members of the Indiana GOP’s state committee, announcing his intention to seek the Republican nomination for governor.

Daniels remains committed to Purdue, saying he’s “enthusiastic” about pursuing what he calls the “exciting things” happening at the university.

The 9th District has selected the Republican candidate for U.S. Rep. Todd Young's vacated seat.