Election issues
Anniversary of Citizens United decision observed with protest rally
January 21, 2013
Marilyn OdendahlTo mark the third anniversary of the Citizens United decision, nonprofits and community groups held a rally at the
federal courthouse in downtown Indianapolis Friday.
MoreFewer Hoosiers voted in 2012, tally shows
November 30, 2012
Dave StaffordFifty-eight percent of registered Indiana voters cast ballots in the Nov. 6 general election – the same percentage as
in 2004 but a decline from the 2008 vote, when 62 percent of Hoosiers voted.
MoreLucas: Dedication of clerks leads to smooth elections
November 21, 2012
Kelly LucasThe 2012 elections are finally over. And while I think most people, with the possible exception of mail carriers and holiday
Scrooges, are happy to have gift catalogs replace political flyers in their mailboxes, I would bet that no group is happier
to see election season come to an end than the county clerks.
MoreZoeller re-elected to second term as AG
November 7, 2012
Jennifer NelsonIndiana Attorney General Greg Zoeller defeated Democratic candidate Kay Fleming and will remain attorney general for four
more years.
MoreTea party radio ad opposes David’s retention; Shepard gives backing
November 2, 2012
Dave StaffordIndianapolis Tea Party Corp. has produced a radio advertisement critical of Justice Steven David ahead of his retention vote
on Tuesday.
MoreUnslated candidate files suit against Marion County Election Board
October 18, 2012
Jennifer NelsonA Democratic candidate for state representative for Indiana’s District 100 who was not slated by his party is suing
the Marion County Election Board after the board ordered his election materials seized before the primary election for violating
Ind. Code 3-14-1-2.
MoreSurvey says: retain 2 Lake County judges
October 15, 2012
IL StaffRespondents to a recent survey conducted by the Lake County Bar Association on two judges up for retention this year have
recommended the judges be retained.
MorePatriotic Veterans seeks to lift ban on robo-calls for primary
May 1, 2012
IL StaffAn Illinois-based nonprofit that wants to make political robo-calls in Indiana for the May primary has asked the 7th Circuit
Court of Appeals to lift a stay banning the company from doing so.
MoreFormer secretary of state suspended
April 26, 2012
Jennifer NelsonThe Indiana Supreme Court suspended former Indiana Secretary of State Charlie White Wednesday because he was convicted of
several felonies following a trial on voter fraud charges.
MoreAttorney general investigating political calls
April 18, 2012
IL StaffIndiana Attorney General Greg Zoeller announced Tuesday that he is investigating whether political phone calls are being made
under the guise of the AG’s main office number.
More5 political candidates file lawsuit
April 12, 2012
Jennifer NelsonThree judicial candidates in Marion County and two candidates for the Indiana House are suing the county Board of Voter Registration
and Election Board, alleging they were denied access to public information.
More4 charged after investigation of ballot petition case
April 3, 2012
Jennifer NelsonFour people in St. Joseph County have been charged following an investigation into whether signatures were forged on an election
ballot petition for president in the 2008 Indiana primary election. A special prosecutor has been assigned to the cases.
MoreState senator appointed secretary of state
March 19, 2012
IL StaffGov. Mitch Daniels has appointed Sen. Connie Lawson, R-Danville, as Indiana secretary of state. She fills the vacancy left
by Charlie White, who was recently convicted of several felonies, making him ineligible to hold office.
MoreJustices rule Charlie White was eligible for office
March 15, 2012
Michael HoskinsRefusing to go against the will of Indiana voters, the state’s highest court has held that Charlie White was eligible
to run for secretary of state and assume that office after being elected in 2010.
MoreJustices rule that law allows town of Fishers to proceed with reorganization
March 15, 2012
Jenny MontgomeryResponding to a certifiable question from Judge Tanya Walton Pratt of the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of
Indiana, the Indiana Supreme Court held that the town of Fishers may proceed with plans to reorganize as a city whose council
chooses a mayor.
MoreSupreme Court rules Charlie White was eligible to assume office
March 15, 2012
Michael HoskinsThe Indiana Supreme Court has held that Charlie White was eligible to assume the office of secretary of state after being
elected to that post in the 2010 general election. The justices point out the average voter was aware of concerns surrounding
White’s voter registration history and they will not, on the basis of the petition before them, “judicially disenfranchise
voters who went to the polls.”
MoreJustices take environmental, land rights appeals
February 13, 2012
Michael HoskinsThe Indiana Supreme Court accepted two civil cases last week on transfer, in addition to the two-high profile appeals involving
legislative fines against lawmakers and Secretary of State Charlie White.
MoreJustices take secretary of state case
February 8, 2012
Jennifer NelsonThe Indiana Supreme Court decided Tuesday to hear the appeals of a Marion County judge’s decision that found Indiana
Secretary of State Charlie White ineligible to hold office.
MoreGovernor appoints interim secretary of state
February 6, 2012
IL StaffAfter Indiana Secretary of State Charlie White was found guilty of six felony charges Feb. 4, Gov. Mitch Daniels appointed
Jerry Bonnet as interim secretary of state. A convicted felon cannot hold statewide office in Indiana.
MoreAG asks justices to take secretary of state case
January 11, 2012
IL StaffThe Office of the Indiana Attorney General has asked the Indiana Supreme Court to take the Indiana Recount Commission’s
appeal of the finding that Secretary of State Charlie White was ineligible to be on the November 2010 ballot.
MoreBills would make changes to pro bono funding, court costs, early voting
January 5, 2012
Jenny MontgomeryIndiana’s 2012 legislative session promises to be a busy one, with hundreds of bills already filed and a short session
deadline of March 14. Read about some of the bills Indiana Lawyer is watching.
MoreJudge allows Charlie White to remain in office pending appeal
January 4, 2012
Michael HoskinsRecognizing the judiciary has the ability to minimize damage caused by the ongoing Indiana secretary of state court challenge,
a Marion Circuit judge has put a hold on his ruling that the state’s top election official be immediately removed from
office and a successor appointed.
MoreAG to appeal secretary of state ineligibility case
December 27, 2011
IL StaffIndiana Attorney General Greg Zoeller will appeal on behalf of the Indiana Recount Commission the decision by a judge that
found Secretary of State Charlie White ineligible to run for office.
MoreAppeal planned on judge's order to remove secretary of state
December 23, 2011
Michael HoskinsMarion Circuit Judge Lou Rosenberg ruled Wednesday that Indiana Secretary of State Charlie White was ineligible to be a candidate
for the state office in the November 2010 election because he allegedly committed voter fraud. Now, an appeal is being planned
and many believe the case is on a fast-track to the state’s highest court.
MoreJudge rules Charlie White ineligible for candidacy
December 22, 2011
Francesca JaroszA Marion County judge has ruled that Secretary of State Charlie White was ineligible to be a candidate and the office should
go to Democrat Vop Osili, his challenger in the 2010 election.
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Jack, I was only responding to bill's comment of tying everybody in government together. I agree with you though, it takes one bad apple to ruin the bunch.. As in any profession. What's truly unfair is when somebody violates someone's trust and takes complete advantage of someone
John’s comment is unfair. The majority of attorneys can be trusted. Unfortunately, all it takes is one greedy, unscrupulous, immoral attorney to jade the public.
In regards to bill's comment about trusting the cover meant. We can trust them about as much as we can trust attorneys'.
This is disturbing to learn...
Yikes!