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2 proposed amendments are on Indiana’s ballot. Here’s what to know:

By Will Tallackson · Thursday, Oct. 1 5:48 p.m.

Indiana voters will decide whether to change bail eligibility and judges’ residency requirements.

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Secretary of state candidate Max Engling talks election security, criticizes Bayh at meeting with IU Republicans

By Benjamin LeGrand · Tuesday, Sept. 29 11:11 a.m.

Around 20 students attended the discussion at the Indiana Memorial Union.

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Sen. Todd Young talks national debt, foreign aid at IU College Republicans event

By Natalia Nelson · Monday, Sept. 21 10 p.m.

The senator fielded questions from students at a roundtable Monday afternoon.

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Brad Meyer discusses healthcare, economy at Monroe County town hall Thursday

By Zoe Reed · Thursday, Sept. 3 11:12 p.m.

Democratic candidate Brad Meyer outlined priorities, including healthcare, economic reform and social mobility.

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Melania Trump grants IU, Purdue $2 million in scholarships

By Sofía Rodríguez · Sunday, Aug. 23 9:45 p.m.

Whitten attended the First Lady’s Rose Garden ceremony Aug. 20 at the White House.

City councilmember Sydney Zulich announces run for Bloomington mayor

By Zoe Reed · Saturday, Aug. 22 8 a.m.

Zulich announced her mayoral campaign Saturday morning.

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.

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.

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.

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

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

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.

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