Politics

Who is running to represent Bloomington in Congress?

Tim Peck, Erin Houchin and Russell Brooksbank are vying for Indiana’s 9th Congressional District.

Jennifer McCormick talks trustee appointments, tenure and state policy toward IU

McCormick is emphasizing higher education in her plans for the state. What does that look like at IU?

Indiana polls apart: Can state Democrats win?

Recent polling found Indiana’s statewide elections in a dead heat. Then another poll dropped.

Jennifer McCormick unveils education plan for Indiana

McCormick will seek a $60,000 minimum salary for teachers, among other proposals.

RFK Jr. drops out of the presidential race, endorses Trump

Kennedy claimed the Democratic Party sidelined his campaign.

PHOTOS: Democratic National Convention day 4

Photos from the fourth and final night of the 2024 Democratic National Convention

Harris accepts Democratic nomination, Indiana delegates express support

Harris’ acceptance speech closed out the 2024 Democratic National Convention.

How Harris’ economic agenda could affect Bloomington

Kamala Harris is proposing many ideas to combat price increases. Would they work?

PHOTOS: Democratic National Convention day 3

Photos from the third day of the 2024 Democratic National Convention

Will Gen Z voters in Indiana and across the country commit to Harris?

There will be around 40.8 million voters aged 18-27 eligible to vote in 2024.

PHOTOS: Democratic National Convention day 2

The Democratic Party is pushing for rural votes. How could that work in Indiana?

Indiana’s rural counties have shifted heavily toward Republicans in recent years.

Protesters clash with police during first day of Chicago Democratic National Convention

Police arrested 13 people during the first day of the convention.

PHOTOS: Democratic National Convention day 1

Photos from the first day of the 2024 Democratic National Convention

Organized labor, Democrats and how the party hope to take states like Indiana

The Democratic National Convention opened strongly pro-union, addressing a key voting bloc.

Biden passes the torch to Harris, officially

After a speech highlighting his accomplishments, Biden wholly endorsed Harris.

Bloomington mayor, clerk, councilmember attending Democratic National Convention in Chicago

Bloomington Mayor Kerry Thomson, Clerk Nicole Bolden and Councilmember Sydney Zulich are delegates.

Indiana’s Democratic delegates unanimously back Harris

All of Indiana’s delegates were originally pledged to President Joe Biden.

PHOTOS: Republican National Convention Day 4

Photos from the 2024 Republican National Convention day four.

Vice Presidential nominees to visit Indiana next week

Vance will attend an event in Fort Wayne and Harris will speak in Indianapolis.