Forestal resigns as Marion County sheriff after state Senate win
Kerry Forestal was elected sheriff in 2018 and reelected in 2022. He joined the sheriff’s department in 1977, according to the office website.
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Former White House staffers, journalists opine on state of media
The Benjamin Harrison Presidential Site event came 12 hours after Tuesday’s primary elections.
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Marion County Prosecutor Ryan Mears launches reelection bid
Speaking to reporters Tuesday, the Indianapolis Democrat remained coy about the prospect of a potential mayoral run in 2027.
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New Indiana election laws face court challenges over their constitutionality
One federal judge already has given some hope to the plaintiffs in a case against Senate Enrolled Act 10, which was passed this spring and bars the use of state-issued student IDs as a proof of identification at polling locations
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Election vs. selection: An update on the dispute over Lake Superior Court judges
The dispute over judicial elections versus merit selection in Indiana’s most populous — and diverse — counties isn’t new, but it is ongoing. Right now, the debate seems to be centered on Lake County.
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Indiana votes to amend constitution, expand area where judges can live
House Enrolled Act 1019 asked voters to decide whether city and town judges can reside nearby but outside the municipal boundaries of communities they serve.
Marion County prosecutor Mears races to easy win against Foust
The Democrat had captured more than 65% of the vote with 91% of vote centers reporting as of late Tuesday night. The win means Mears will continue in a role he has filled since 2019.
Judge tosses DOJ’s attempt to delay Alaska’s Senate results if Republican loses
A federal judge said she had no authority to grant the department’s preemptive request to delay resolution of the election if incumbent Sen. Dan S. Sullivan (R) loses.
UPDATE: Braun declines Ballard’s request to urge Election Commission to meet before Election Day
Indiana’s governor said in a letter to secretary of state candidate Greg Ballard that he is satisfied that the commission has managed the business of election law “competently and efficiently.”
Trump says he ordered the Justice Department’s lawsuit over Alaska’s US Senate race
Democrats and many voting rights advocates have long feared that the administration will try to block certification of elections that Trump’s party loses.
UPDATE: Judge denies Ballard motion for preliminary injunction in election commission lawsuit
The office of state Attorney General Todd Rokita argues that Greg Ballard has no standing to compel the commission to meet through a preliminary injunction.
Ballard sues Indiana Election Commission to prod it into meeting before election
Secretary of State candidate Greg Ballard says the election commission has not met since July and is ignoring campaign finance complaints filed against two opponents.
Secretary of state candidate Ballard calls for ban on political actions by officeholder
Former Indianapolis Mayor Greg Ballard said Wednesday that the Legislature should enact a law prohibiting the secretary of state from endorsing, fundraising for or donating to candidates.
Supreme Court blocks sweeping mail ballot restrictions for midterm elections
The high court’s order dealt only with applying the changes to the upcoming midterms. The case now returns to the lower courts, where legal fights will continue over whether the order can be implemented in future elections.
A barrage of cases hitting the Supreme Court is stirring midterm confusion
Legal experts say the amount of high-stakes election cases hitting the nation’s highest court is above historical norms, especially for a midterm election.
Nothing changes yet after Supreme Court’s order on elections, but it could open door to ‘chaos’
The high court’s decision has thrown into uncertainty the method that nearly one-third of the country uses to vote.
Marion County’s election board took her off the ballot. Now, she’s challenging the decision in court.
Lindsey Cornett is asking the court to put her back on the ballot for the IPS board of commissioners after she was removed for not meeting criteria to list her party affiliation.
State senator asks Indiana Supreme Court to take recount case
Three votes separate Paula Copenhaver from state Sen. Spencer Deery, but a dispute over six rejected ballots could reverse the outcome of their Indiana Senate primary for a second time.
Trump administration asks Supreme Court to allow new limits on mail ballots
The Supreme Court appeal is part of a push by President Donald Trump and his allies to put fresh limits on voting ahead of the pivotal elections where control of both the House and the Senate is at stake.
Bid to question voters central in recount of Indiana Senate race separated by 3 votes
Challenger Paula Copenhaver’s attorneys want the commission to issue subpoenas to compel testimony from perhaps 11 voters.
Supreme Court’s dramatic moves expected to reshape elections — and give GOP midterm boost
The conservative majority says the series of decisions helps correct an election system that has run afoul of the Constitution.
High court strikes down limits on party spending in federal elections, backing Republican appeal
The 6-3 decision upends congressionally enacted limits on raising and spending money to influence elections.
Supreme Court rules mail-in ballots arriving after Election Day can be counted
In an close ruling, the justices turned aside a challenge by Republicans and Libertarians, who argued federal law preempts a statute that allows the counting of such ballots that arrive up to five days after polls close.
Federal judge bars Trump from implementing proof of citizenship requirement to vote
The judge said the Constitution gives states and Congress the authority to regulate elections, and that Trump’s requirements violated the separation of powers.