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Beau Bayh chosen as Democratic candidate for Indiana Secretary of State

By Emerson Elledge · Saturday, June 6 7:30 p.m.

Bayh will run in the November midterm election.

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Brad Meyer to snag District 9 Democratic primary win, will face Houchin

By Natalia Nelson · Wednesday, May 6 12:30 a.m.

District 9 represents Monroe County and is currently held by a Republican.

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Trent Deckard projected to win Monroe County Commissioner District 1 primary

By Chloe Oden · Tuesday, May 5 10:18 p.m.

Trent Deckard is projected to win Tuesday’s Democratic primary.

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Matt Pierce to hold onto District 61 bid, will defeat primary challenger

By Natalia Nelson · Tuesday, May 5 10:05 p.m.

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Tree Martin-Lucas projected winner of Democratic nomination for Monroe County clerk

By Elizabeth Schuth · Tuesday, May 5 10:02 p.m.

Martin-Lucas will run against Republican Julie Hays in the November election.

Incumbent Bob Heaton to win Republican primary for Indiana House District 46

By Grace Fridy · Tuesday, May 5 9:57 p.m.

Heaton will face Democrat Jimmy Pittsford in the November general election.

Incumbent Judith Sharp projected to defeat primary challenger for Monroe County assessor

By Jack Forrest · Tuesday, May 5 9:40 p.m.

Sharp has been county assessor since 1991.

See projected results for the 2026 primary election in Monroe County:

By IDS staff · Tuesday, May 5 9:28 p.m.

The 2026 Indiana primary election took place Tuesday.

Oliphant projected to retain Democratic nomination for Monroe County prosecutor

By Mia Lehmkuhl · Tuesday, May 5 9:25 p.m.

Incumbent Erika Oliphant is projected to win Tuesday’s Democratic Primary.

A year after ICE arrests in Bloomington, fear lingers

By Jack Forrest · Monday, May 4 10 a.m.

At least four people were detained in Bloomington for immigration reasons in April 2025.

Indiana law requires background checks on certain international students

By Natalia Nelson · Monday, April 27 3:50 p.m.

The law requires universities to conduct a foreign influence and research security interview.

Courts reinstate ban on use of student IDs when voting in Indiana

By Deshna Venkatachalam · Monday, April 20 6:06 p.m.

A federal judge temporarily blocked Senate Enrolled Act 10 a week ago.

Meet the candidates running for Monroe County clerk

By Grace Fridy · Monday, April 20 1:27 p.m.

Three Democrats and one unopposed Republican are running in the May 5 primary for county clerk.

District 9 candidates discuss funding cuts, healthcare costs and data centers

By Elizabeth Schuth · Wednesday, April 15 3:13 p.m.

Hosted by Concerned Scientists at IU, candidates took questions from the public.

Public university students in Indiana can use student IDs when voting, federal judge rules

By Emerson Elledge · Tuesday, April 14 8:56 p.m.

A federal judge granted the plaintiffs a preliminary injunction ahead of Indiana’s primary election.

An IU junior is suing Indiana for the right to use student IDs to vote. What do students think?

By Emerson Elledge · Thursday, April 2 8:07 p.m.

Josh Montagne joined nonpartisan advocacy groups Count Us In and Women4Change Indiana as a plaintiff.

Monroe County clerk, prosecutor candidates talk vote centers, registration, marijuana at panel in Bloomington

By Jonathan Frey · Tuesday, March 31 11:24 a.m.

Five candidates for the two positions debated platforms and hurdles at Tri-North Middle School.

3rd ‘No Kings’ protest draws massive crowds at Bloomington’s Courthouse Square

By Ella Curlin · Saturday, March 28 8:19 p.m.

The protest began at the courthouse and ended with a march down Kirkwood Avenue.

Indiana House, county commissioner candidates field affordability, ICE cooperation questions

By Natalia Nelson · Monday, March 23 11:54 p.m.

The League of Women Voters of Bloomington-Monroe County hosted the forum.

Want to vote in Indiana's upcoming primary? Here's how to register

By Emerson Elledge · Monday, March 23 11:06 p.m.

Voters can register digitally and in person.

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Beau Bayh chosen as Democratic candidate for Indiana Secretary of State

Brad Meyer to snag District 9 Democratic primary win, will face Houchin

Trent Deckard projected to win Monroe County Commissioner District 1 primary

Matt Pierce to hold onto District 61 bid, will defeat primary challenger

Tree Martin-Lucas projected winner of Democratic nomination for Monroe County clerk

Incumbent Bob Heaton to win Republican primary for Indiana House District 46

Incumbent Judith Sharp projected to defeat primary challenger for Monroe County assessor

See projected results for the 2026 primary election in Monroe County:

Oliphant projected to retain Democratic nomination for Monroe County prosecutor

A year after ICE arrests in Bloomington, fear lingers

Indiana law requires background checks on certain international students

Courts reinstate ban on use of student IDs when voting in Indiana

Meet the candidates running for Monroe County clerk

District 9 candidates discuss funding cuts, healthcare costs and data centers

Public university students in Indiana can use student IDs when voting, federal judge rules

An IU junior is suing Indiana for the right to use student IDs to vote. What do students think?

Monroe County clerk, prosecutor candidates talk vote centers, registration, marijuana at panel in Bloomington

3rd ‘No Kings’ protest draws massive crowds at Bloomington’s Courthouse Square

Indiana House, county commissioner candidates field affordability, ICE cooperation questions

Want to vote in Indiana's upcoming primary? Here's how to register

IU lecturer loses job after white supremacy graphic report

Tornado warning issued, later cancelled for Bloomington, parts of Monroe County

IU Board of Trustees approves policy revisions, 2026-27 operating budget

Indiana football secures 3-star cornerback Ramir Harris-Dupree

Former Indiana men’s basketball guard Lamar Wilkerson goes undrafted, signed with Thunder