Politics

Winning candidates from the Monroe County Midterm Elections 2022

By Salome Cloteaux and Marissa Meador · Wednesday, Nov. 9,2022 6:54 p.m.

While Democrats swept local positions in Monroe County, Republicans dominated statewide races.

Granger, McKinney, Sensenstein elected to Bloomington Township Board, Feferman elected Trustee

By Nadia Scharf · Wednesday, Nov. 9,2022 3 p.m.

The Trustee and the three board members are Democrats.

Harvey, Diekhoff, Salzmann elected Monroe County Circuit Court Judges, Oliphant elected Monroe County Prosecutor

By Nadia Scharf and Marissa Meador · Wednesday, Nov. 9,2022 2:55 p.m.

The Prosecutor and the three judges are Democrats.

Monroe County voters elect County Council members Wiltz, Hawk and Crossley

By Marissa Meador · Wednesday, Nov. 9,2022 1:51 p.m.

Two Democrats and a Republican were elected.

Republican Erin Houchin wins election to U.S. House for Indiana Congressional District 9

By Nadia Scharf · Tuesday, Nov. 8,2022 11:54 p.m.

The position of Indiana 9th Congressional District House Representative was previously held by Republican Trey Hollingsworth.

Indiana voters elect Treasurer of the State, Indiana State Auditor

By Nadia Scharf · Tuesday, Nov. 8,2022 11:53 p.m.

Republican Daniel Elliot has been elected Treasurer of State, and Republican Tera Klutz has been reelected as Indiana State Auditor.

Republican Diego Morales claims victory in controversial Indiana Secretary of State race

By Nadia Scharf · Tuesday, Nov. 8,2022 11:29 p.m.

Democratic opponent Destiny Wells conceded Tuesday night.

Members of Indiana House of Representative elected

By Nadia Scharf and Marissa Meador · Tuesday, Nov. 8,2022 10:48 p.m.

The seats for District 60, 61, 62 and 46 were up for election this year.

Monroe County 2022 school board elections results

By Emma Uber · Tuesday, Nov. 8,2022 10:29 p.m.

Both of Monroe County’s school corporations had multiple school board seats up for election.

Democrat Ruben Marté elected as Monroe County Sheriff, beating Republican Nathan Williamson

By Marissa Meador · Tuesday, Nov. 8,2022 10:15 p.m.

Marté, an Indiana State Police veteran, has decades of experience with the department.

Voters pass MCCSC referendum to increase educator salaries

By Emma Uber · Tuesday, Nov. 8,2022 10:01 p.m.

MCCSC teachers will receive a $4,500 raise.

LIVE UPDATE: Scenes, news around Monroe County on Election Day

By Cate Charron , Nadia Scharf , Nicolas Napier , Emma Uber , Emma Herwehe , Marissa Meador and Joey Sills · Tuesday, Nov. 8,2022 8:45 a.m.

Indiana Daily Student reporters will capture what's happening all Election Day at the polls.

Early in-person voting closes, 14 thousand turned out

By Nadia Scharf · Monday, Nov. 7,2022 5:33 p.m.

Absentee ballots can be returned until polls close at 6 p.m. Nov. 8.

Monroe County will have 28 polling places open on Election Day. Find yours here.

By Olivia Franklin · Monday, Nov. 7,2022 4:27 p.m.

Voters can only vote at the polling location assigned to their voter registration address.

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‘Lifeblood of politics’: Campaign finance through the lens of local candidates

By Joey Sills · Monday, Nov. 7,2022 10:21 a.m.

Local candidates often report thousands of dollars in campaign contributions during a typical election cycle.

OPINION: Rishi Sunak will continue to lead the UK into turmoil

By Owen Darland · Monday, Nov. 7,2022 8 a.m.

Sunak’s policies and plans will make the U.K. take steps backward.

Supreme Court rulings to look out for this term

By Carter DeJong · Monday, Nov. 7,2022 8 a.m.

Rulings on elections, LGBTQ rights, the environment and affirmative action are expected this session.

OPINION: The United States of hypocrisy

By Jared Quigg · Wednesday, Nov. 2,2022 2:58 p.m.

The U.S. claims to care about democracy and human rights – its actions say otherwise.

Here’s how Monroe County voting really works

By Nadia Scharf · Tuesday, Nov. 1,2022 12:41 p.m.

Voting can be confusing. Knowing the process can help.

Indiana Gov. Eric Holcomb to not instate blanket pardons for minor marijuana offenses

By Audrey Vonderahe · Sunday, Oct. 30,2022 9:43 a.m.

On Oct. 6, President Biden announced a pardon for federal offenders convicted for simple possession.

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