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September 5, 2023

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Indiana elections chief pushes voter registration ahead of municipal elections

September is recognized as National Voter Registration Month by the National Association of Secretaries of State.

August 23, 2023

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Voting activist group expresses concern for 2024 election in Monroe County

The League of Women Voters expressed concern about staffing for the 2024 election in an open letter to Monroe County Clerk Nicole Browne Tuesday.

August 16, 2023

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Pence on latest Trump indictment: Georgia election wasn't stolen

Pence spoke at the National Conference of State Legislatures summit in Indianapolis Wednesday.

August 4, 2023

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Coffee and color-coded ballots: Hoosier elections chief includes Guatemala on his travel tour

Indiana Secretary of State Diego Morales and his team traveled to Guatemala City to observe how the country puts on its elections.

August 3, 2023

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Election Board OK’s committee to create vote centers in Monroe County

The vote center model is an alternative to precinct-based voting. It allows voters to cast a ballot at a location of their choosing, regardless of their home address.

August 2, 2023

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Former VP Mike Pence makes campaign stop in Indiana, says he 'chose the Constitution' over Trump

Current presidential candidate and former Vice President Mike Pence laid out his plan to end inflation at the Indiana State Fair on Wednesday.

July 21, 2023

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What does it take to run for Indiana governor?

Officially becoming a candidate for governor is relatively easy. Getting onto the ballot, however, is a much higher bar.

July 18, 2023

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Top GOP gubernatorial contenders haul in donations

Three top GOP candidates for Indiana governor far out-raised their fellow hopefuls in semi-annual campaign finance reports released Monday, with U.S. Sen. Mike Braun recording the largest haul.

July 13, 2023

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Election board rejects mayoral hopeful’s challenge to disqualified signatures

Joe Davis says he collected 600 signatures but still fell short of the required 352 needed.

June 30, 2023

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Zulich wins District 6 nomination during Democratic vacancy caucus

Zulich was the only person to file as a candidate in a vacancy caucus held by the Monroe County Democratic Party.

June 22, 2023

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Democratic Party schedules caucus to fill ballot vacancy

This caucus will choose which candidate will be on the fall ballot for City Council District 6.

June 2, 2023

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Bender withdraws as Democratic nominee in District 6 city council race

Bender filed paperwork Thursday formally declaring his withdrawal from the municipal election, meaning he will not appear on the ballot in the Nov. 7 general election.

May 22, 2023

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Democratic Party won’t contest election results amid Bender investigation

Monroe County Democratic Party Chair David Henry said the election board's referral of its investigation is a reason he chose to not challenge the results.

May 18, 2023

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Election board to refer Bender residency investigation to prosecutor, AG’s office

Bender said he did not intend to violate any election laws when he declared his candidacy using a District 6 address he didn’t live at but intended to move to.

May 2, 2023

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Rollo wins nomination for uncontested District 4 seat

Incumbent Dave Rollo has won the nomination for the District 4 seat on Bloomington City Council.

May 2, 2023

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Bender wins nomination for District 6 city council seat unopposed

Bender’s victory was expected, as he was the only Democratic candidate running in District 6.

May 2, 2023

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Rana wins nomination for District 5 seat

Shruti Rana has won the nomination for the District 5 seat on Bloomington City Council.

May 2, 2023

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Stosberg wins nomination for District 3 seat

Hopi Stosberg has won the nomination for the District 3 seat on Bloomington City Council.

May 2, 2023

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Rosenbarger wins nomination for District 2 seat

Kate Rosenbarger has won the nomination for the District 2 seat on Bloomington City Council.

May 2, 2023

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Piedmont-Smith wins nomination for District 1 seat

Isabel Piedmont-Smith has won the nomination for the District 1 seat on Bloomington City Council.

May 1, 2023

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Bloomington tracks more than 3,000 early voters in municipal primary

Tuesday’s primary will determine nominees for city council, mayor, and other public offices in local municipalities.

April 26, 2023

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Mayoral candidate Don Griffin takes your questions before May primary

WFIU/WTIU News received more than a hundred questions for Bloomington's Democratic Mayoral Primary debate. Here are more questions and answers.

April 26, 2023

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Mayoral candidate Susan Sandberg takes your questions before May primary

WFIU/WTIU News received more than a hundred questions for Bloomington's Democratic Mayoral Primary debate. Here are more questions and answers.

April 26, 2023

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Mayoral candidate Kerry Thomson takes your questions before May primary

WFIU/WTIU News received more than a hundred questions for Bloomington's Democratic Mayoral Primary debate. Here are more questions and answers.

April 25, 2023

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Bloomington mayoral candidates diverge on labor issues

Questions focused on topics such as retention, contracts and wages, staffing, morale and employee engagement.

April 24, 2023

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Indiana Secretary of State says he’s focused on voter turnout

Indiana’s Secretary of State says one of his top priorities is increasing Indiana’s voter turnout.

April 4, 2023

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Indiana Senate backs GOP bill tightening mail voter rules

A proposal that would require Indiana voters to submit more identification information to obtain mail-in ballots was endorsed Monday by the state Senate.

March 31, 2023

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Primary election registration, early voting, vote by mail deadlines

Here's what you need to know about registering to vote and important dates to keep in mind.

March 29, 2023

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Bloomington mayoral candidates talk affordable housing, homelessness

All three candidates said they would support coordinated funding for programs to address homelessness but differed on approach.

March 22, 2023

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Bloomington mayoral candidates lay out priorities, clash on annexation

Bloomington mayoral candidates expressed similar priorities at a public forum Wednesday but differed on a few key issues.

March 3, 2023

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Election board to investigate residency of District 6 city council candidate

Bender's candidate filing form lists his address as being in District 6, but his mailing address is in District 4.

February 22, 2023

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Rokita announces he's running for re-election in 2024

Indiana Attorney General Todd Rokita announced Wednesday he will run for re-election in 2024. That would seem to rule him out for bids for governor or U.S. senator, both of which are open seats that election cycle.

February 17, 2023

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Stevens among candidates vying for District 5 seat

Jenny Stevens says collaboration between local government officials is one of the most important issues this election.

February 10, 2023

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Caldie drops out of race for District 5 city council seat

Matt Caldie says he plans to support the campaign of former opponent Shruti Rana (D).

February 9, 2023

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IU undergrad now sole candidate in District 6 race after opponent withdraws

David Wolfe Bender is now one of just two city council candidates running unopposed.

February 8, 2023

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Longtime Herald-Times cartoonist Joe Lee joins city council race

Lee's priorities are to address issues including housing and homelessness, climate change and aging infrastructure.

February 8, 2023

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Caldie running for District 5 city council seat

Caldie says affordable housing is one of the key issues he's focusing on.

February 7, 2023

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Longtime Monroe County election supervisor Wheeler resigns

Wheeler served as election supervisor for more than eight years and said she hopes to continue working for the county.

February 6, 2023

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Settlement expands voting access to Hoosiers with print disabilities

Prior to this settlement, voters with print disabilities could only vote by mail if they were assisted by someone from the state’s appointed travel board.

February 6, 2023

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Stosberg joins race for third district Bloomington City Council seat

Stosberg says her years of volunteer experience gives her a fresh perspective on local issues.

January 6, 2023

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Bloomington realtor Ryne Shadday announces bid for at-large city council seat

Shadday says housing and homelessness are the most important issues this election.

January 5, 2023

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Terre Haute's Bennett to run for 5th term as mayor

If he wins and serves another full term, Bennett would hold the mayor’s office for 20 years.

January 4, 2023

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Candidates officially file for Bloomington mayor

City council president Susan Sandberg, deputy mayor Don Griffin and director for IU Center for Rural Engagement Kerry Thomson all filed Wednesday for the spring primary.

December 21, 2022

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Republican Dave Hall affirmed winner for District 62 after recount

In the race for Indiana House District 62, Republican candidate Dave Hall has been affirmed the winner in a manual recount of ballots that increased his lead by 34 votes. 

December 6, 2022

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Indiana group weighs in on controversial U.S. Supreme Court case being heard Wednesday

North Carolina Republicans want the Supreme Court to decide that only state legislatures have the power to decide how congressional elections are run, with no oversight from state courts or constitutions.

December 5, 2022

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Indiana group weighs in on upcoming U.S. Supreme Court election case

The case boils down to this: North Carolina Republicans want the Supreme Court to decide that only state legislatures have the power to decide how congressional elections are run, with no oversight from state courts or constitutions.

November 30, 2022

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Experts concerned about the lack of party competition in states

Experts have concerns about the lack of party competition in multiple states across the U.S.

November 25, 2022

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Two Democratic candidates emerge in Bloomington mayoral race

City councilmember Susan Sandberg and executive director of IU Center for Rural Engagement Kerry Thomson have kicked off campaigns to be the next mayor of Bloomington.

November 17, 2022

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Bloomington Mayor John Hamilton will not seek third term

In a video posted Thursday afternoon, Hamilton says he’s excited about Bloomington’s future, but it felt right after eight years to turn the page on a new chapter.

November 17, 2022

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Kerry Thomson launches Bloomington mayoral campaign

Thomson says she wants to be Bloomington’s mayor because she knows how to build a team and bring the community together.

November 11, 2022

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Election update, Convention center, Naloxone racial disparities | Indiana Newsdesk

Indiana remains under solid republican control after Tuesday’s mid-term election. Bloomington and Monroe County leaders met this week to discuss expanding the convention center. And a study will focus on racial disparities in the distribution of the opioid overdose drug naloxone.

November 9, 2022

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Anti-CRT, pro-parental rights candidates win seats on Hamilton County school boards

School boards in Indiana are made up of non-partisan officials, but campaigns in Hamilton County featured national political talking points and endorsements from high profile politicians.

November 9, 2022

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Indiana Republicans maintain supermajorities in state House, Senate

Republicans have controlled a supermajority in the state Senate since the 2010 election. And they gained a supermajority in the House two years later, holding it since the 2012 election.

November 9, 2022

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After redistricting, both State Senate districts 25 and 26 see Republican winners

The 26th district’s incumbent, State Sen. Mike Gaskill (R-Pendleton), ran in the 25th district last night, after boundaries were changed by redistricting in 2021.

November 9, 2022

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Democrat Mrvan holds onto NW Indiana congressional seat

National Republicans had targeted first-term incumbent Mrvan for defeat as part of their push toward regaining a majority in the closely divided U.S. House.

November 9, 2022

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Sen. Todd Young re-elected

Young came into the race with several advantages – the boost of incumbency, being a Republican in Indiana and with millions of dollars in his campaign coffers. And he only built that financial lead through the course of the campaign.

November 9, 2022

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Morales new Secretary of State

The first-time office holder beat Democrat Destiny Wells and Libertarian Jeff Maurer. Morales’s campaign had been dogged by controversy.

November 9, 2022

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Houchin wins Indiana’s 9th Congressional District

Houchin said she opposes abortion and is pro-second amendment. She also said “irregularities” in the 2020 election included governors and secretaries of state making unconstitutional changes to election law during the pandemic.

November 9, 2022

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Republicans win most U.S. House seats in Indiana midterm vote

Republican candidates easily won seven of Indiana’s nine U.S. House seats in Tuesday’s midterm election.

November 9, 2022

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U.S. Representatives Carson and Spartz retain their seats

U.S. House District 7 Democrat Andre Carson race was called early in the night. Victoria Spartz will also keep her District 5 seat in the U.S. House. 

November 8, 2022

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Republican Rudy Yakym wins open 2nd congressional district seat, succeeding Jackie Walorski

Yakym did not participate in the only congressional debate for the seat and tended to avoid media interviews. But he said he’ll be a representative for all district residents.

November 8, 2022

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Republican Daniel Elliot elected as Indiana state treasurer as Democrat Jessica McClellan concedes

In his campaign, Elliot emphasized his commitment to promoting economic development, particularly in rural areas, promoting cybersecurity and ensuring transparency within government.

November 8, 2022

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Tera Klutz wins second term as state auditor

Klutz has made transparency a focus of her time in office — particularly helping people find public spending data through the state’s online transparency portal.

November 8, 2022

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3rd District Rep. Jim Banks holds onto seat for fourth term

Gotsch did not rule out another run for public office. Banks, meanwhile, said Tuesday night was the night when Northeast Indiana “fires Nancy Pelosi.”

November 8, 2022

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Peter Iverson retains County Council seat

Iversen said his goals for his next term include building a climate action plan for the county, continued funding for public health and working toward greater equity and inclusion in county government.

November 8, 2022

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Lee Jones retains Monroe County Commissioner District 1 seat

Jones has served as county commissioner for more than three years and, during her campaign, said this will be her last term.

November 8, 2022

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Ruben Marté wins Monroe County Sheriff race

Marte also campaigned on accountability, providing social service programs to reduce jail recidivism and expanding community engagement.

November 8, 2022

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Monroe school tax passes

Without these budget adjustments, MCCSC’s cash balance would have fallen below zero in two years, which school officials said would require a reduction in staff and educational programs and wage/salary stagnation.

November 8, 2022

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Wyatt, Pirani, and Shurr elected to MCCSC school board

Here are the results for the MCCSC school board elections.

November 8, 2022

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Election scrutiny high, but US votes without major hitches

With polls open across the country, no widespread problems with ballots, long lines or voter intimidation were reported early on, though there were hiccups in some places, which is typical on any Election Day.

November 8, 2022

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Sen. Todd Young frontrunner to hold Indiana seat

National political groups virtually ignored Indiana’s Senate race this year after spending tens of millions six years ago during Young’s successful campaign against former Democratic U.S. Sen. Evan Bayh.

November 8, 2022

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GOP aiming for Democratic NW Indiana US House seat

Republicans targeted first-term Democratic Rep. Frank Mrvan for defeat, throwing their support behind Jennifer-Ruth Green, a Black U.S. Air Force veteran.

November 8, 2022

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Morales seeks Indiana elections office that ousted him

The Indiana secretary of state’s office oversees statewide policies for elections, which are run by elected county officials under laws enacted by the Republican-dominated Legislature.

November 7, 2022

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Conservative politics drive fight for control of Indiana’s school boards

Parental rights has become a rallying cry for those who oppose mask mandates and believe that schools are teaching students critical race theory and promoting LGBTQ identities.

November 4, 2022

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What to know for Election Day

Hoosiers who have any questions or challenges about voting can call a nonpartisan hotline, 866-OUR-VOTE.

November 4, 2022

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Early voting numbers down in Indiana just a few days out from Election Day

The percentage of people who voted early in Indiana has been on the rise for a decade, when you separate out midterm and presidential elections.

November 4, 2022

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GOP Secretary of State candidate faces questions about voter fraud

Republican Indiana secretary of state candidate Diego Morales faced sharp criticism Thursday as records show he voted in one county while claiming a property tax credit for living in another.

November 3, 2022

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Trump endorses Houchin for Indiana’s 9th District

“I am grateful to have President Trump’s support in our campaign,” Houchin said. “I look forward to keeping Indiana’s 9th District red, taking back the House, and making our country strong, prosperous, and respected again.”

November 2, 2022

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Sandberg announces plan to run for mayor of Bloomington

Sandberg said her campaign would focus on key policy differences with current Mayor John Hamilton.

November 2, 2022

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Indiana: What to expect on election night

Republicans have commanding majorities in both the state House and state Senate. Democrats are looking for a backlash from voters against the  Republican-backed state abortion ban approved over the summer.

November 2, 2022

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Pence backs GOP’s Kemp as Democrat Abrams hits on Medicaid

Pence’s visit will spotlight Kemp’s campaign in the closing days of advance voting and ahead of what the GOP hopes is a surge of Election Day ballots.

November 1, 2022

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Indiana Democrats pin legislative gains on abortion debate

Indiana Republicans, meanwhile, argue that voters are more worried about other issues such as inflation and crime — concerns widely believed to favor the GOP.

October 31, 2022

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Monroe County needs Republican poll workers

Although Democratic recruiters have filled their required slots to supervise election sites, Republicans are short about two dozen poll workers. 

October 28, 2022

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Experts say voter fraud shouldn't have an effect in this year's midterms

While concerns of voter fraud remain, experts say there is no evidence that voter fraud has affected past election results.

October 28, 2022

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Indiana GOP touts candidate’s brief Army service in ads

Diego Morales declined in a recent interview to discuss details of his military service, including why he never sought promotion or wasn’t activated when his National Guard unit served a deployment to Iraq in 2008.

October 28, 2022

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Loan forgiveness halted, insulin prices, secretary of state race | Indiana Newsdesk

A court temporarily halts Biden’s student loan forgiveness, protestors rally outside Eli Lilly demanding lower insulin costs and we sit down with two of the three candidates running for Indiana’s Secretary of State.

October 28, 2022

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Delaware County mistakenly adds candidate to ballot that isn’t running

Current Union Township trustee Vickie Walburn of Eaton was elected four years ago.  Now, she’s told local media that she’s 76 years old and doesn’t want another term as trustee.

October 27, 2022

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Indiana state auditor candidates cite increased transparency, independent voices as key priorities

Candidates for Indiana state auditor in the 2022 election are incumbent Republican Tera Klutz, Democrat ZeNai Brooks and Libertarian John Schick.

October 26, 2022

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Indiana's 2022 mail-in ballot application deadline is Oct. 27

Once you receive your ballot, you must return it to your local election administrator by 6 p.m. on Election Day. Even if you mail it before that, if it’s not received by then, it won’t count.

October 26, 2022

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GOP eyes Indiana upset amid national push to diversify party

Democrats have represented northwest Indiana in Congress for nearly a century. But Democratic Rep. Frank Mrvan’s reelection bid is in question as the party faces headwinds this year.

October 25, 2022

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Monroe County shows increasing early voting numbers

Early voting numbers in Monroe County are gradually increasing each day.

October 25, 2022

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Hoosiers in care facilities exercise right to vote

Voters with Alzheimer’s or dementia are still granted the same rights as other Hoosier voters. This is due to several provisions that protect those living with disabilities.

October 25, 2022

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Indiana treasurer candidates say greater transparency, enhanced cybersecurity among priorities

The treasurer isn't a policy-making role; rather, it's largely administrative. Democrats haven't won the state treasurer's office since 1976.

October 24, 2022

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Asian Americans a fast-growing demographic, could affect elections

The Asian population in Indiana, Nevada and North Carolina saw significant growth in almost 20 years with increases of 183%, 176% and 175%, respectively.

October 24, 2022

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Referenda could fund more teachers, buildings

Without approval for these new levies, suburban and rural districts alike say they will be forced to cut staff and likely see an increase in the number of students in a classroom.

October 21, 2022

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Indiana Democrats bring “Contract With Women” tour to Bloomington

The tour pledges to restore the freedom to choose whether to have an abortion, expand access to birth control and other contraceptives, repeal state tax on hygiene products, and establish a statewide Pre-K system.

October 21, 2022

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Indiana's 9th District: A conversation with Libertarian Tonya Millis

WFIU/WTIU’s Holden Abshier sat down with Libertarian candidate Tonya Millis to discuss the biggest issues facing Indiana’s 9th Congressional District, including inflation, the Second Amendment, and abortion.

October 21, 2022

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Indiana's 9th District: A conversation with Democrat Matt Fyfe

WFIU/WTIU’s Holden Abshier sat down with Democrat candidate Matt Fyfe to discuss the biggest issues facing Indiana’s 9th Congressional District, including inflation, abortion, and the Second Amendment.

October 21, 2022

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Indiana's 9th District: A conversation with Republican Erin Houchin

WFIU/WTIU’s Holden Abshier sat down with Republican candidate Erin Houchin to discuss the biggest issues facing Indiana’s 9th Congressional District, including inflation, abortion, and the Second Amendment.

October 21, 2022

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Republican Morales won't engage as Democrats look to take secretary of state's office

Thanks in part to controversies with the Republican candidate, Democrats here likely have their best chance at retaking the office in three decades.

October 20, 2022

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Inclusion, community engagement common themes in sheriff’s race 

Ruben Marté and Nathan Williamson go head-to-head in this year’s sheriff’s race running with a similar message on diversity and community relations.  

October 20, 2022

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"Somebody else I'd prefer more": Pence shuns Trump with eye on 2024

Pence has spent the last year trying to walk a careful line, distancing himself from his former boss while at the same time touting the accomplishments of the Trump-Pence administration.

October 20, 2022

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Indiana's U.S. Senate race a debate over which issues voters should care most about this election

A side-by-side comparison of where Indiana's Senate candidates stand on the issues.

October 19, 2022

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Meet the candidates for House District 62

Monroe County Commissioner Penny Githens, Democrat, and Jackson County Councilmember Rep. Dave Hall, Republican, face off for the vacant seat.

October 19, 2022

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Libertarian Jeff Maurer discusses secretary of state race issues, election security, early voting

Indiana Public Broadcasting’s Brandon Smith sat down with Libertarian candidate Jeff Maurer to discuss the campaign’s top issues – including the validity of election results themselves.

October 19, 2022

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Democrat Destiny Wells discusses secretary of state race issues, election security, early voting

Indiana Public Broadcasting’s Brandon Smith sat down with Democrat Destiny Wells, who calls herself the “pro-democracy candidate,” to discuss those and other key issues in the campaign.

October 19, 2022

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Libertarian James Sceniak talks about inflation, abortion, other key issues in Senate race

Libertarian U.S. Senate candidate James Sceniak wants to offer Hoosier voters a genuine alternative to the traditional major party choices.

October 19, 2022

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Democrat Tom McDermott talks about inflation, abortion, other key issues in Senate race

Indiana Public Broadcasting’s Brandon Smith sat down with McDermott to discuss abortion rights – which he’s putting front and center in his campaign – and other key issues in the race.

October 19, 2022

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Republican Todd Young talks about inflation, abortion, other key issues in Senate race

Indiana Public Broadcasting’s Brandon Smith sat down with the incumbent to discuss inflation and other key issues in Indiana’s U.S. Senate race.

October 18, 2022

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City Limits: MCCSC looking to generate $15.5 million in largest local referendum yet

MCCSC estimates the average homeowner with a net assessed value of about $135,000 will pay about $127 in additional taxes each year. 

October 17, 2022

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Indiana Democrats launch 'Contract With Women' tour in final campaign push

State Democrats are staking their electoral hopes on women turning out to vote in large numbers – and backing policies Democrats are pushing.

October 17, 2022

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GOP hopefuls turn to Pence to broaden appeal before election

Pence has traveled the country, holding events and raising millions for candidates and Republican groups, including signing fundraising solicitations for party committees.

October 17, 2022

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Democrat McDermott goes on the attack against Republican Young in U.S. Senate debate

Indiana's U.S. Senate debate featured Democrat Tom McDermott, Republican incumbent U.S. Sen. Todd Young (R-Ind.) and Libertarian James Sceniak.

October 12, 2022

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Indiana Democrats push abortion issue as early voting starts

Indiana voters can begin casting early, in-person ballots Wednesday for the Nov. 8 election in which Democrats are looking for a backlash against the Republican-backed state abortion ban approved over the summer.

October 12, 2022

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Congressional candidate frustrated with own party

According to Federal Election Commission filings, Roger Day has raised zero dollars for his campaign. Republican Jim Baird is listed as having raised just under $300,000.

October 11, 2022

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Indiana Secretary of State debate – minus the Republican – highlights common ground, sharp divides

Republican candidate Diego Morales refused to participate in the debate. Morales previously cast baseless doubts on the 2020 election results, though more recently has said he accepts President Joe Biden as the winner.

October 10, 2022

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Election board lists common ballot application mistakes

In Indiana, not everyone is eligible for vote-by-mail. They must fall under one of twelve acceptable categories, which include criteria such as working all day on election day.

October 10, 2022

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Early voting starts; Tuesday last day to register

Hoosiers can register or update their registration in-person at their local election administrator’s office by the close of business Tuesday. But they have until midnight if they visit IndianaVoters.com.

October 6, 2022

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Two of three Secretary of State candidates set for League of Women Voters

Republican Diego Morales continues to dodge public events that feature his fellow candidates.

October 4, 2022

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Hoosiers have one week left to register to vote for this fall's election

The voter registration deadline is Oct. 11. If you want to register or update your registration in person at your local election administrator’s office, you have until the close of business that day.

October 4, 2022

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Midterms approaching: how and when to vote

Here’s more information about the where, when and how of voting in the general election. 

October 4, 2022

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Polling for U.S. Senate seat in Indiana is tight, but campaign contributions are worlds apart

According to the group Open Secrets, which tracks money in politics, Young has raised over 20 times what McDermott has in political donations.

October 3, 2022

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Election board tests systems, sends absentee ballots

Vanderburgh County Election Board members execute a mock election Thursday, Sept, 29. The votes are entered via touch screen. The machine then prints a small paper ballot to be tabulated.

September 30, 2022

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Hoosiers with print disabilities can choose help voting at home under federal judge's order

People with print disabilities can choose someone to help them fill out their ballot at home and mail it back in for the November election.

September 22, 2022

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Indiana sees slight increase in voter registration following Dobbs

In May, the month the Supreme Court’s Dobbs v. Jackson opinion was leaked – nearly 16,000 new voters registered in Indiana – up from more than 3,500 new voters in April. 

September 21, 2022

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What do I need on Election Day? The midterm election is Nov. 8

Indiana’s midterm election is on Nov. 8, 2022. What do you need on Election Day? Where can you find your ballot to research candidates ahead of time? Does your vote really matter?

September 21, 2022

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National Organization of Women awards grant for local voter turnout

Monroe County NOW President Natalia Galvan said she applied for a grant from the NOW Foundation to address low turnout in many of Bloomington’s student precincts.

September 16, 2022

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Republican Morales declines debates in Indiana Secretary of State race

Incumbent Diego Morales’s campaign said his focus is on traveling all 92 Indiana counties.

September 5, 2022

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Views on abortion can be hard to determine via polling, expert says

What little Indiana public polling about abortion there is available suggests a large majority of Hoosiers support at least some legal access to abortion – but exactly how much access is harder to gauge.

August 24, 2022

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Paul Steury will be Democratic candidate for special election to fill Walorski’s term

Goshen educator Paul Steury will be the Democratic candidate in a special election to fill the remainder of U.S. Rep. Jackie Walorski’s term.

August 9, 2022

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Democratic leaders, candidates speak against abortion ban, hope to motivate voters for fall election

Indiana Democratic Party Chair Mike Schmuhl says voters have the power to inspire change if they are dissatisfied. Indiana’s general election is Nov. 8; the voter registration deadline is Oct. 11.

June 19, 2022

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Democrats confirm slate of statewide candidates, lay out 2022 priorities

The Indiana Democratic Party confirmed a platform Saturday that focused on improving voter turnout, public education, workers rights and Indiana’s overall health.

June 8, 2022

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Sandberg and Thomson seek mayor's office in the upcoming election.

Two Bloomington women have filed paperwork with the Monroe County Clerk’s Office expressing their interest in becoming the city’s next mayor.  

June 8, 2022

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Two Bloomington women take first steps toward running for mayor

Bloomington City Council President Susan Sandberg and Executive Director of IU’s Center for Rural Engagement Kerry Thomson have filed paperwork to accept contributions and spend money running for office.

May 18, 2022

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Indiana legislative race with 6-vote margin going to recount

The recount announced Tuesday follows local election officials certifying results showing Hamilton County Council member Fred Glynn of Carmel with 1,844 votes, ahead of the 1,838 votes received by Suzie Jaworowski of Fishers.

May 3, 2022

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Indiana GOP lawmakers hold off many hard-right challengers

Roughly two dozen so-called liberty candidates are in Republican legislative races across the state.

May 3, 2022

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Houchin, Fyfe win 9th District primaries

Erin Houchin defeated a crowded field of Republican candidates to pave her way toward the November election in Indiana’s Ninth Congressional District.

May 3, 2022

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Githens, Hall win primaries for House District 62

Penny Githens defeated Brad Swain in the Democratic primary and Dave Hall defeated Greg Knott in the Republican primary.

May 3, 2022

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Indiana, Monroe Co. Primary Election Results, Updates

Monroe County voters will have a handful of local, state, and congressional candidates to pick during the May primary.

May 2, 2022

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Election Day is Tuesday: Here's what you need to know

Tuesday is election day, and there are several contested Democratic and Republican primary races in Monroe County.

April 12, 2022

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Sen. Young meets with IU students about confronting antisemitism

Young appeared at one of IU’s Jewish student organizations, the Helene G. Simon Hillel Center, and spoke to around 25 students representing Antisemitism Prevention Task Force and Hoosiers for Israel.

April 1, 2022

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Indiana to double post-election audits

Indiana is doubling the number of post-election audits it will conduct after this year’s general election.

March 29, 2022

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Meet the Democrats running for Monroe County sheriff

The questions focused on a permitless handgun carry, sheriff’s department staffing and training, and jail overcrowding.

March 17, 2022

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Monroe Co. commissioners deny partially paid election worker contract

Commissioner administrator Angie Purdie said the county has since established an oversight procedure to correct the error.

March 11, 2022

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Hoosiers who are blind score legal victory over absentee voting rules

Hoosiers who are blind will have more freedom in how they vote in May’s primary election after a federal court’s ruling in a lawsuit against Indiana’s absentee voting rules.

March 9, 2022

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Democrats try to turn national legislation into local momentum

A few dozen Democrats turned out Tuesday to gather for the state party’s ‘Jobs Tour’.

February 7, 2022

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3 longshot US Senate hopefuls file for Indiana primary race

The state election commission is scheduled to meet Feb. 18 to consider any challenges to candidate eligibility.

February 4, 2022

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Pence: Trump is ‘wrong’ to say election could be overturned

In a speech to the conservative Federalist Society in Florida, Pence addressed Trump’s intensifying efforts this week to advance the false narrative that he could have done something to prevent Joe Biden from taking office.

December 27, 2021

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Open Indiana State Treasurer race attracts plenty of Republican candidates

Why are so many interested in a position that only pays $89,000 a year and hasn’t, in the past, been a springboard to higher office?

September 15, 2021

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House Republican Leaders Defend Proposed Redistricting Maps

For the last 10 years, Indiana’s Congressional map produced seven Republican districts and two Democratic ones.

September 14, 2021

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Indiana Republicans Release State House, Congressional District Maps

Hoosiers have their first look at who their new state House and Congressional representatives will be. Indiana Republicans released the state House and Congressional redistricting maps Tuesday.

September 3, 2021

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Monroe County Grappling With Solution To Long Voting Lines

Monroe County election officials say they’ve received complaints about long lines and difficulty casting ballots.

November 6, 2020

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Zody Will Step Down As Indiana Democratic Party Chair After March

John Zody has been the Democratic chair for eight years, the third-longest tenure in the state party’s history. He said he takes full responsibility for Democrats’ disappointing results in this year’s election.

August 14, 2018

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Donnelly Set To Meet With Supreme Court Nominee Kavanaugh

Sen. Joe Donnelly (D-Ind.) will meet Wednesday with President Donald Trump’s Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh.

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