Politics

Candidates for Indiana’s 5th Congressional District participate in Tuesday town hall

By Luzane Draughon · Wednesday, Sept. 23,2020 11:28 a.m.

The candidates discussed stances on issues including health care and police reform.

IU students and Monroe County residents — take this quiz to learn your voting options

By Emily Isaacman , Carson TerBush and Sam Shi · Sunday, Sept. 20,2020 7:06 p.m.

Plan ahead to vote absentee or in person.

Indiana politicians respond to death of Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg

By Madison Smalstig · Saturday, Sept. 19,2020 5:25 p.m.

Gov. Eric Holcomb asked businesses and residents to lower their flags to half-staff.

U.S. Rep. Jim Banks proposes “Support Peaceful Protest Act” to restrict federal aid from protestors

By Luzane Draughon · Monday, Sept. 14,2020 10:14 p.m.

The bill would require convicted protestors to pay for policing during protests.

IU professors publish report on ways to combat threats to voting system

By Madison Smalstig · Friday, Sept. 11,2020 11:01 a.m.

Suggestions include eliminating paperless ballots and creating a national cybersecurity safety board.

Indiana Gov. Eric Holcomb addresses the media after meeting with former residents and taking a brief tour of the West Calumet Housing Complex with EPA Administrator Scott Pruitt on April 19, 2017, in East Chicago, Indiana. The Associated Press has called the Indiana governor race for Eric Holcomb on Tuesday.

Indiana Governor Eric Holcomb runs for reelection as Republican incumbent

By Luzane Draughon · Thursday, Sept. 3,2020 2:28 p.m.

Holcomb’s campaign focuses on economy, infrastructure, education, workforce and public health.

Three takeaways from the Republican National Convention

By David Wolfe Bender · Saturday, Aug. 29,2020 6:41 p.m.

President Donald Trump accepted the nomination in front of around 1,500 people.

Here are Monroe County's elections to watch for November 2020

By Emily Isaacman · Thursday, Aug. 27,2020 8:38 p.m.

Here’s a list of elections Monroe County voters will decide in November.

Dr. Woody Myers runs for Indiana governor as the Democratic candidate

By Luzane Draughon · Thursday, Aug. 27,2020 4:28 p.m.

Myers plans to focus on healthcare, education, climate change, economic development and more.

Bloomington police chief criticized for 'misguided' take on systemic racism in Wednesday meeting

By Mel Fronczek · Thursday, Aug. 27,2020 12:31 a.m.

He walked back his statement after multiple public commenters denounced it.

IU students, faculty react to Kamala Harris as Vice Presidential pick, discuss her skills

By Madison Smalstig · Tuesday, Aug. 25,2020 6:41 p.m.

Harris is the first Black woman to be nominated for national office by a major party.

The Indiana Statehouse is located in downtown Indianapolis. Twenty-five out of 50 seats in the Indiana Senate and 100 seats in the Indiana House of Representatives are on the ballot for the Nov. 3 election.

Here's a breakdown of 2020 Indiana General Assembly elections

By Luzane Draughon · Tuesday, Aug. 25,2020 6:11 p.m.

Indiana has Republican control in the state Senate, House and gubernatorial office.

3 takeaways from the 2020 Democratic National Convention

By Madison Smalstig · Friday, Aug. 21,2020 8:53 p.m.

Speakers included Michelle and Barack Obama, Pete Buttigieg and John Kasich.

Congressman André Carson, D-IN, introduces Democratic Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi on July 19, 2019, at Crowne Plaza in Indianapolis. Carson is running for reelection in Indiana's Seventh Congressional District.

Election Overview: National, state and local elections for Hoosiers to pay attention to this fall

By Madison Smalstig and Luzane Draughon · Thursday, Aug. 20,2020 5:27 p.m.

Indiana will elect a governor this year.

Federal, local government clash in legal battle over Hoosier National Forest project

By Wei Wang · Monday, June 8,2020 12:30 p.m.

Monroe County is suing the USFS over a project that may pollute drinking water and endanger wildlife.

Over 260 people attended county council special meeting to address sheriff hire requests

By Lilly St. Angelo · Friday, June 5,2020 12:11 a.m.

The sheriff announced he was pausing his request at the beginning of the meeting.

Here's who won the 2020 Monroe County primaries

By Lilly St. Angelo · Thursday, June 4,2020 6:48 p.m.

Several candidates won their races by over 60% of the vote.

Ninth Congressional district candidate accused of sexual harassment, assault, asked to withdraw

By Joey Bowling · Wednesday, May 27,2020 5:05 p.m.

Brandon Hood's campaign manager and a prominent organizer have stepped down.

TL;DR on Monroe County’s June 2 Indiana primary candidates

By Vivek Rao , Carson TerBush and Wei Wang · Tuesday, May 26,2020 10:04 a.m.

This election isn’t just about the next POTUS — learn about your local candidates.

How to vote in the June 2 primaries

By Alex Hardgrave · Sunday, May 17,2020 6:15 p.m.

Thursday is the deadline to submit an absentee ballot application.

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