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U.S. Senate
Election 2018 / October 22, 2018
Indiana's Contentious U.S. Senate Race Comes Down To The Wire
Nearly every poll of the campaign shows it neck-and-neck between Sen. Joe Donnelly (D-Ind.) and Republican Mike Braun. And most analysts expect it to stay that way through Election Day.
Election 2018
Conversations With The Candidates
The eyes of many across the country will be on Indiana on Election Night as the Senate race between Democratic incumbent Joe Donnelly, Republican Mike Braun, and Libertarian Lucy Brenton could determine control of Congress. Indiana Public Broadcasting’s Brandon Smith talks with the candidates about the issues that have defined this year’s race.
Election 2018
The Debates
The Indiana Debate Commission hosted two U.S. Senate debates, featuring incumbent Democrat Joe Donnelly, Republican Mike Braun and Libertarian Lucy Brenton. The first was Monday, Oct. 8 on the campus of Purdue University Northwest. The second was at the Tobias Theater in Indianapolis on Tuesday, Oct. 30.
Election 2018 / October 30, 2018
Final Senate Debate Features Repeated Fight Over Health Care
Indiana’s U.S. Senate candidates addressed several issues in their final debate Tuesday. That includes immigration, government spending, and foreign policy. But the issue the candidates kept circling back to was health care.
Election 2018 / October 9, 2018
Senate Candidates Spar Over Health Care, Taxes, Trump In First Debate
U.S. Sen. Joe Donnelly (D-Ind.) and Republican challenger Mike Braun wasted no time in going on the attack in the first debate of this year’s Senate race.
U.S. House of Representatives
Election 2018 / October 17, 2018
Meet Your 5th Congressional District Candidates: Susan Brooks and Dee Thornton
Susan Brooks, the incumbent Republican candidate for the Fifth Congressional District, will face Carmel businesswoman and Democrat Dee Thornton in the election next month.
Election 2018 / October 25, 2018
Meet The 7th Congressional District Candidates: André Carson And Wayne 'Gunny' Harmon
André Carson is the incumbent Democratic candidate for the Seventh Congressional District of Indiana. He faces Republican Wayne (Gunny) Harmon in the election next month.
Secretary of State
Election 2018 / October 30, 2018
Lawson Discusses Key Issues In Secretary Of State Race
Indiana Public Broadcasting’s Brandon Smith talks with Republican Connie Lawson about the key issues in the race for Secretary of State.
Election 2018 / October 30, 2018
Democrat Harper Talks About Indiana Secretary Of State Issues
Democrats haven’t won the race for Secretary of State since 1990. Jim Harper hopes to change that this year as he faces incumbent Republican Connie Lawson and Libertarian Mark Rutherford.
Election 2018 / October 30, 2018
Libertarian Candidate Rutherford Talks Election Issues In Secretary Of State Race
Indiana Public Broadcasting’s Brandon Smith talks with Libertarian Mark Rutherford about his views on the issues in this year’s race for Secretary of State.
State Treasurer
Election 2018 / October 31, 2018
State Treasurer Candidates Discuss Qualifications, Diversity
Democrat John Aguilera is challenging incumbent Republican State Treasurer Kelly Mitchell who was elected to the office in 2014.
State Auditor
Election 2018 / October 31, 2018
Auditor Candidates Stress Need For Greater Transparency
Republican State Auditor Tera Klutz faces off in her re-election bid against Democrat Joselyn Whitticker and Libertarian John Schick.
Ballot Measures
Election 2018 / October 29, 2018
Legal Expert Says Balanced Budget Amendment Would Have Little Practical Impact
Indiana voters this year are asked to decide whether to amend Indiana’s constitution with language that requires the legislature to pass balanced budgets.
Marion County Sheriff
Election 2018 / October 29, 2018
Meet The Candidates For Marion County Sheriff: Brian Durham And Kerry Forestal
Democrat Kerry Forestal and Republican Brian Durham are running for Marion County Sheriff. Current Sheriff John Layton (D) could not run again because of term limits.
Indianapolis Public Schools
Election 2018 / October 22, 2018
Q&A With The Candidates For Indianapolis Public Schools Board Of Commissioners
WFYI asked each of the candidates for the Indianapolis Public Schools Board of Commissioners to fill out a questionnaire to help readers understand their positions.
Election 2018 / October 25, 2018
Interactive Map: IPS Tax Referenda Impact By Neighborhood
Homeowners on the city’s northside and downtown neighborhoods will pay the highest tax increase in the city if both IPS property tax referenda pass, according to an analysis by WFYI News and SAVI, a public data program at IUPUI’s Polis Center.
Election 2018 / October 19, 2018
See How Much Money IPS School Board Candidates Raised So Far
Candidates running for the Indianapolis Public School Board are reporting large campaign chests that signal the fierce competition between rival ideologies.
