Republican incumbents lead Democratic challengers in municipal court elections
In the three contested races for an Indiana city or town court judge, the Republican incumbents seeking reelection Tuesday appeared victorious.
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Hogsett wins third term in most expensive mayor’s race in Indianapolis history
Democratic Mayor Joe Hogsett beat back his best-funded Republican challenger ever in businessman Jefferson Shreve, winning a third term Tuesday in what was the most expensive mayoral race in Indianapolis history.
Ohio votes to legalize marijuana for adult recreational use
Ohio voters approved a measure legalizing recreational marijuana on Tuesday, defying Republican legislative leaders who had failed to pass the proposed law.
Democrats won big on abortion rights Tuesday. Here’s what the results say for the US going into 2024
Democrats had good news to celebrate in Tuesday’s off-year elections and more evidence that they can win races centered on the national debate over abortion. But the victories won’t be enough to make them feel secure heading into the presidential election.
Formerly incarcerated seeing more options to vote: Advocates say educational efforts are still necessary
Some states, including Indiana, automatically restore voting rights upon release from incarceration. But that doesn’t mean everyone with a felony conviction understands that their voting rights have been restored upon release.
Curtis Hill tries for a comeback with gubernatorial bid
Curtis Hill, now five years removed from a groping scandal that derailed his political ambitions, is working to rehabilitate his image as he revs up his campaign for the Republican nomination for governor.
Poll shows most US adults think AI will add to election misinformation in 2024
The warnings have grown louder and more urgent as 2024 approaches: The rapid advance of artificial intelligence tools threatens to amplify misinformation in next year’s presidential election at a scale never seen before.
Trump endorses Mike Braun in Indiana governor’s race
Former President Donald Trump has endorsed U.S. Sen. Mike Braun to be the next governor of Indiana.
Senate candidate Rust pushes for primary ballot access in court
A Marion County judge heard hours of argument Wednesday about whether an Indiana law disenfranchises Hoosiers from running on their preferred primary election ballot.
What Trump can, can’t say under gag order in federal 2020 election interference case
A gag order in Donald Trump’s election interference case in Washington is back in place, restricting the former president’s rhetoric as he prepares for trial and campaigns to return to the White House in 2024.
City, town court judges to appear on November ballot
Voters in 25 Indiana counties will select their local city and/or town court judges when they head to the polls on Nov. 7.
Jenna Ellis becomes latest Trump lawyer to plead guilty over efforts to overturn Georgia’s election
Attorney and prominent conservative media figure Jenna Ellis pleaded guilty on Tuesday to a felony charge over efforts to overturn Donald Trump’s 2020 election loss in Georgia, tearfully telling the judge she looks back on that time with “deep remorse.”
Lawyer Kenneth Chesebro pleads guilty over efforts to overturn Trump’s 2020 loss in Georgia
Lawyer Kenneth Chesebro pleaded guilty to a felony on Friday just as jury selection was getting underway in his trial on charges accusing him of participating in efforts to overturn Donald Trump’s loss in the 2020 election in Georgia.
Judge to consider U.S. Senate candidate Rust’s plea to suspend Indiana election law
A Marion County judge will hear arguments next month over whether to suspend an Indiana law that U.S. Senate candidate John Rust says unfairly precludes him from appearing on the ballot.
Carrasco wins caucus to finish Sandlin’s term in Indiana Senate
Former Indiana Inspector General Cyndi Carrasco was selected overwhelmingly by a caucus of Republican precinct committee members Wednesday to fill the remainder of the late Jack Sandlin’s term in the Indiana Senate.
Sidney Powell pleads guilty in case over efforts to overturn Trump’s Georgia loss, gets probation
Lawyer Sidney Powell pleaded guilty to reduced charges Thursday over efforts to overturn Donald Trump’s loss in the 2020 election in Georgia, becoming the second defendant in the sprawling case to reach a deal with prosecutors.
Ex-Kevin McCarthy aide to run for Indiana’s 5th Congressional District
An Indiana native and seasoned congressional staffer announced Tuesday that he is joining a crowded field of Republicans running for Indiana’s 5th Congressional District.
Trump appealing narrow gag order imposed in 2020 election interference case
Former President Donald Trump is appealing a narrow gag order that bars him from making statements attacking prosecutors, potential witnesses and court staff in his election interference case in Washington, according to court documents filed Tuesday.
Rust gives big to his campaign for Indiana’s open U.S. Senate seat, but Banks tops total donations
U.S. Senate candidate John Rust gave big to his own campaign during the third quarter, which he says is a sign that he won’t be propped up by political action committees.
Colorado judge strikes down Trump’s attempt to toss lawsuit seeking to bar him from ballot
A Colorado judge has rejected an attempt by former President Donald Trump to dismiss a lawsuit that seeks to keep him off the state ballot, ruling that his objections on free-speech grounds did not apply.