US justices take death row appeals, Virginia redistricting case
The Supreme Court of the United States accepted three cases Monday, including two that claim race is a factor.
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Recount set in Drake v. Orentlicher congressional primary race
The Indiana Election Commission on Thursday ordered a recount in a Democratic congressional primary election that pitted two attorneys vying to run against three-term incumbent Republican Rep. Larry Bucshon.
Zoeller won’t seek re-election in crowded attorney general field
Indiana Attorney General Greg Zoeller will not seek re-election, as at least four Republicans and one Democrat have announced they’ll seek the post.
Redistricting committee begins evaluating other drawing methods
A special legislative committee began its examination of Indiana’s election districts Thursday with the goal of possibly recommending changes to the way these districts are drawn.
IU McKinney professor, lawyer in undecided congressional primary race
A law professor and medical doctor is in an undecided race against a 50-year lawyer for the Democratic nomination for Indiana’s Eighth Congressional District as votes continue to be tallied Wednesday from southwestern Indiana.
Many Indiana counties see strong voter turnout for primary
Indiana steps into the national spotlight Tuesday with a primary election that could play a significant role in deciding Republican and Democratic presidential contests, as well as a spirited Senate GOP primary election and crowded races for Republican nominations in two U.S. House districts.
COA: Attorney who litigated his case pro se not entitled to attorney fees
A lawyer who represented himself in his case against two Marion County governmental entities and won is not entitled to attorney fees or compensation of any kind for missed business, the Indiana Court of Appeals ruled.
Federal judge reaffirms ban on political ‘robocalls’ in Indiana
Just weeks ahead of Indiana’s presidential primary, a federal judge reaffirmed Indiana’s ban on automated telephone calls for political purposes.
Democrats won’t challenge Young’s candidacy in court
Time is dwindling for opponents of U.S. Rep. Todd Young to challenge in court a deadlocked decision last month by the Indiana Election Commission that keeps Young on the ballot for U.S. Senate.
GOP launches campaign to oppose Obama Supreme Court pick
The Republican Party is launching a campaign to try to derail President Barack Obama's nominee to the Supreme Court, teaming up with a conservative opposition research group to target vulnerable Democrats and impugn whomever Obama picks.
Suit aims to strike down law barring vote by committed mentally ill
A proposed class-action lawsuit naming state election officials and the clerk of Jefferson County argues a 1995 state law preventing people committed to a state hospital from voting in local elections is unconstitutional.
GOP state senator enters race for Indiana attorney general
A Republican state senator from Logansport says he will seek the Republican nomination for state attorney general.
Prosecutor won’t pursue case against state lawmaker
A special prosecutor says he will not pursue a criminal case against state Rep. Michael Aylesworth over allegations that he was inside a polling station illegally during election day in November 2014.
Loser of tied southern Indiana mayor’s race won’t appeal
The loser of a southern Indiana mayor's race decided by a single vote has decided not to appeal a recount.
5 officials want judge to block Indiana conflicts law
Five municipal employees in northwestern Indiana are asking a state court judge to block a law that prohibits them from holding elected office in the same city or town.
‘1 person, 1 vote’ case divides US Supreme Court
A divided U.S. Supreme Court grappled with the meaning of the “one person, one vote” principle, hearing arguments in a case that might transform the way legislative maps are drawn and reduce Hispanic clout in elections.
City workers lose challenge to law, must quit to take office
Five Lake County civil servants lost their lawsuit challenging a state law that forbids them from serving in elected office in the same city that employs them.
SCOTUS to hear law student’s redistricting case
Two things set first-year law student Stephen Shapiro apart from his classmates at American University in Washington. At 55, he’s old enough to be a father to most of his classmates. And on Wednesday, a lawsuit he filed will be heard by the Supreme Court of the United States.
Judge bars Indiana from enforcing ballot ‘selfies’ law
A federal judge Monday barred Indiana from enforcing a new law that prohibits voters from taking photos of their election ballots and sharing the images on social media.
Ex-Secretary of State Charlie White begins serving home detention
Former Indiana Secretary of State Charlie White has started serving his one-year sentence of home detention more than 3½ years after being convicted of perjury and other charges that forced him from office.