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.
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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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Judge blocks use of federal database to check citizenship, saying it could wrongly purge voters
The decision is a major legal setback for President Donald Trump in his efforts to use federal agencies for a nationwide crackdown on noncitizens on state voter rolls.
Ballard campaign disavows ‘rogue’ volunteer accused of forging signatures
Hamilton County officials have reported a page of 10 signatures submitted by a volunteer for Greg Ballard’s independent campaign for Indiana secretary of state as potentially fraudulent.
Former recount member returning for review of tight Indiana Senate race
Certified vote tallies for the Senate district gave Liz Brown a lead of 5,241 to 5,227 over Darren Vogt in the May 5 primary.
Court lets Trump’s executive order limiting mail-in voting stand, for now
Judge Carl J. Nichols of the U.S. District Court of D.C. ruled against the Democratic National Committee and voting rights groups Thursday, declining to issue a preliminary injunction blocking the order.
Trump suffers double legal setback in efforts to redraw congressional maps
Republicans, who remain ahead in a national mid-decade redistricting battle, also notched some victories in lower courts on Tuesday.
Supreme Court sends closely watched Native American voting rights decision back to lower court
The lower-court decision went against the tribes and undercut a key enforcement mechanism: lawsuits from voters and advocacy groups.
2 states move to draw new congressional districts in wake of Supreme Court ruling
Alabama and Tennessee have called lawmakers into special sessions this week after the U.S. Supreme Court weakened a key provision of the Voting Rights Act.
She is running for sheriff. Her husband is sheriff. Both face felony charges.
The couple has adamantly denied those charges for years, with Richard previously calling them a “political farce” and Ashley writing in a recent Facebook comment that she “did nothing wrong.”
Supreme Court weakens a landmark Civil Rights-era law and aids GOP efforts to control the House
The effect of the ruling may be felt more strongly in 2028 because most filing deadlines for this year’s congressional races have passed.
Indiana college ID voting ban goes back into effect as injunction is stayed
The state of Indiana filed an emergency motion for a suspension of the preliminary injunction.
Federal judge blocks Indiana’s ban on use of student IDs for voting
U.S. District Court Judge Richard Young ruled that the challengers would likely succeed in their arguments.
Judge kicks dispute over same-last-name candidate back to Indiana Election Commission
Alexandra Wilson has since had her conviction for resisting law enforcement at the age of 19 expunged by a Vermillion County court.
Indiana attorney general backs challenger to US Rep. Jim Baird
Indiana Attorney General Todd Rokita is weighing in on his old congressional seat by backing a legislator who is running against current U.S. Rep. Jim Baird in the Republican primary.
Supreme Court sounds skeptical of state laws allowing late-arriving ballots
A ruling is expected by late June, early enough to govern the counting of ballots in the 2026 midterm congressional elections.
Judge orders 3 counties to hold absentee ballots in Indiana Senate primary
Clay County Circuit Court Judge David Thomas issued an order Wednesday directing clerks to “immediately cease” sending absentee ballots involving the Republican Senate District 38 race.
Indiana attorney general involved in ballot case that could impact office staffer
Clay County Circuit Court Judge David Thomas is scheduled to hear arguments in the case on Wednesday even as Alexandra Wilson’s attorney has asked for a change in judge.
Indiana AG pushes back against court effort to halt student ID voting ban before 2026 election
The case could determine whether thousands of Hoosier college students can use campus IDs at the polls.
Indy election board asks state to pursue ethics investigation into Diego Morales
The Marion County Election Board voted unanimously on Friday to ask state investigators to look into what they suspect is a state law violation by Secretary of State Diego Morales.
Braun ally asks court to remove a same-last name challenger from primary ballot
The petition submitted by prominent conservative attorney Jim Bopp claims the Indiana Election Commission wrongly interpreted state law in allowing Alexandra Wilson’s name to remain on the ballot in the Senate District 38 primary.