Politics

Dr. Woody Myers runs for Indiana governor as the Democratic candidate

By Luzane Draughon · Thursday, Aug. 27,2020 4:28 p.m.

Myers plans to focus on healthcare, education, climate change, economic development and more.

Bloomington police chief criticized for 'misguided' take on systemic racism in Wednesday meeting

By Mel Fronczek · Thursday, Aug. 27,2020 12:31 a.m.

He walked back his statement after multiple public commenters denounced it.

IU students, faculty react to Kamala Harris as Vice Presidential pick, discuss her skills

By Madison Smalstig · Tuesday, Aug. 25,2020 6:41 p.m.

Harris is the first Black woman to be nominated for national office by a major party.

The Indiana Statehouse is located in downtown Indianapolis. Twenty-five out of 50 seats in the Indiana Senate and 100 seats in the Indiana House of Representatives are on the ballot for the Nov. 3 election.

Here's a breakdown of 2020 Indiana General Assembly elections

By Luzane Draughon · Tuesday, Aug. 25,2020 6:11 p.m.

Indiana has Republican control in the state Senate, House and gubernatorial office.

3 takeaways from the 2020 Democratic National Convention

By Madison Smalstig · Friday, Aug. 21,2020 8:53 p.m.

Speakers included Michelle and Barack Obama, Pete Buttigieg and John Kasich.

Congressman André Carson, D-IN, introduces Democratic Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi on July 19, 2019, at Crowne Plaza in Indianapolis. Carson is running for reelection in Indiana's Seventh Congressional District.

Election Overview: National, state and local elections for Hoosiers to pay attention to this fall

By Madison Smalstig and Luzane Draughon · Thursday, Aug. 20,2020 5:27 p.m.

Indiana will elect a governor this year.

Federal, local government clash in legal battle over Hoosier National Forest project

By Wei Wang · Monday, June 8,2020 12:30 p.m.

Monroe County is suing the USFS over a project that may pollute drinking water and endanger wildlife.

Over 260 people attended county council special meeting to address sheriff hire requests

By Lilly St. Angelo · Friday, June 5,2020 12:11 a.m.

The sheriff announced he was pausing his request at the beginning of the meeting.

Here's who won the 2020 Monroe County primaries

By Lilly St. Angelo · Thursday, June 4,2020 6:48 p.m.

Several candidates won their races by over 60% of the vote.

Ninth Congressional district candidate accused of sexual harassment, assault, asked to withdraw

By Joey Bowling · Wednesday, May 27,2020 5:05 p.m.

Brandon Hood's campaign manager and a prominent organizer have stepped down.

TL;DR on Monroe County’s June 2 Indiana primary candidates

By Vivek Rao , Carson TerBush and Wei Wang · Tuesday, May 26,2020 10:04 a.m.

This election isn’t just about the next POTUS — learn about your local candidates.

How to vote in the June 2 primaries

By Alex Hardgrave · Sunday, May 17,2020 6:15 p.m.

Thursday is the deadline to submit an absentee ballot application.

Local candidates learn to campaign from home during coronavirus shutdown

By Lilly St. Angelo · Tuesday, May 12,2020 9:36 p.m.

Candidates have used phone calls, social media and live video streaming to campaign.

GALLERY: Indiana democratic candidates speak at Winning Back Indiana forum

Indiana Democratic candidates participate in equality and justice forum

By Shelby Anderson · Thursday, March 5,2020 3:41 p.m.

The candidates responded to questions from communities underrepresented in politics.

Marie Yovanovitch to speak at IU foreign policy conference

By Cate Charron · Thursday, Feb. 20,2020 7:15 p.m.

Panelists will discuss topics such as climate change, national security and foreign policy.

Schooner Creek Farm files lawsuit against city, Mayor Hamilton, park officials

By Joey Bowling · Monday, Feb. 17,2020 5:14 p.m.

The lawsuit alleges the city has continually damaged the farm owners’ constitutional rights.

Hillary for vice president? Bloomberg campaign refuses to shoot down 'speculation'

By Tribune News Service · Sunday, Feb. 16,2020 4:19 p.m.

Mike and Hillary 2020? Never say never.

Indiana annexation bill rehashes state versus local government power struggle

By Joey Bowling · Thursday, Feb. 13,2020 11:35 p.m.

Annexation is the subject at the heart of a state lawsuit.

Local Green Party candidate campaigns on education, combating climate change

By Joey Bowling · Monday, Feb. 10,2020 7:02 p.m.

Randy Paul, the Bloomington Green Party’s chair emeritus, said the local Democrats have stagnated.

IU students travel to Iowa to volunteer for Sanders campaign

By Lily Wray · Wednesday, Feb. 5,2020 10:36 p.m.

One student went to 200 houses during her daylong trip.

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