Politics

Dr. Woody Myers shares how his experiences as a Black man and physician affected his platform

By Madison Smalstig · Thursday, Oct. 29,2020 5:23 p.m.

Myers is the first Black candidate for the governor of Indiana for either major party.

Courts ruled differently on Indiana and Pennsylvania mail-in ballot extensions. Here’s why.

By Ally Melnik · Wednesday, Oct. 28,2020 10:17 p.m.

Pennsylvania approved a three-day extension, accepting mail-in ballots until Nov. 6.

IU alumnus wrote controversial 2018 New York Times anonymous op-ed attacking President Trump

By David Wolfe Bender · Wednesday, Oct. 28,2020 10:16 p.m.

Miles Taylor resigned from the Department of Homeland Security in 2019.

Monroe County Election Board may request polling hour extension on Election Day

By Cate Charron · Wednesday, Oct. 28,2020 8:37 p.m.

Indiana has the earliest poll closing time in the country.

Long lines to vote at Monroe County's only early voting location lead to extended hours

By Helen Rummel · Wednesday, Oct. 28,2020 5:19 p.m.

Even with wait times reaching past two hours, a new polling location will not be added.

Monroe County extends early voting hours at county's only early voting location

By Kyra Miller · Wednesday, Oct. 28,2020 11:43 a.m.

The early voting extension adds at least one extra hour per day.

Candidates discuss marijuana, infant mortality rates at second Indiana gubernatorial debate

By Madison Smalstig · Wednesday, Oct. 28,2020 12:06 a.m.

The candidates answered questions submitted by Indiana residents.

These areas of the country could decide the 2020 elections

By David Wolfe Bender · Tuesday, Oct. 27,2020 7:34 p.m.

The suburbs are the most important areas to watch.

Lines to vote in Monroe County reach two and a half hours Saturday

By Madison Smalstig · Monday, Oct. 26,2020 11:39 p.m.

Indiana is one of nine states requiring a reason to cast an absentee ballot.

Potential White House Chief of Staff provides Biden campaign update

By Luzane Draughon · Monday, Oct. 26,2020 9:29 p.m.

Health care, economy, climate and racial inequality are at stake in this election, Klain said.

When will Indiana’s absentee votes be counted?

By David Wolfe Bender · Monday, Oct. 26,2020 9:23 p.m.

Timing for when votes are counted is on a county-by-county basis.

Justice Amy Coney Barrett confirmed for Supreme Court

By Madison Smalstig · Monday, Oct. 26,2020 8:51 p.m.

The 52-48 vote followed strong party lines.

Incumbent Julie Thomas runs against write-in Randy Paul for Monroe County Commissioner in District 2

By Luzane Draughon · Monday, Oct. 26,2020 7:50 p.m.

County commissioners are part of a legislative body of local government.

Democratic gubernatorial, attorney general candidates rally in Bloomington

By Mel Fronczek · Monday, Oct. 26,2020 12:30 a.m.

Myers said the president's and vice president's responses to COVID-19 have been dangerous.

In-state students share their plans for voting in the 2020 general election

By Luzane Draughon · Sunday, Oct. 25,2020 4:42 p.m.

Students in civic organizations stressed how important it is to vote.

Hoosiers vote early in record numbers

By Kaitlyn Radde · Sunday, Oct. 25,2020 4:40 p.m.

Indiana is on track to receive more than a million absentee ballots this election.

Donald Trump, Joe Biden discuss healthcare, race, climate change at final presidential debate

By Luzane Draughon and David Wolfe Bender · Friday, Oct. 23,2020 12:59 a.m.

Supporters for Biden and Trump converged outside the campus of Belmont University.

Vice President Mike Pence speaks at Fort Wayne rally

By Madison Smalstig · Friday, Oct. 23,2020 12:12 a.m.

The event was a rally for Pence and President Donald Trump’s campaign.

Voter guide: Monroe County District Court election

By Madison Smalstig and Luzane Draughon · Thursday, Oct. 22,2020 12:57 p.m.

There are two contested judge elections in Monroe County.

Thursday is the last day to request an absentee ballot to vote in Indiana

By Luzane Draughon · Wednesday, Oct. 21,2020 4:49 p.m.

Ballots must be delivered by noon on Nov. 3 to be counted.

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