Indiana gubernatorial candidates share platforms at Hamilton County GOP Dinner
The five leading Republican candidates for Indiana governor shared the same room for the first time on Monday at the Hamilton County GOP Fall Dinner.
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Top GOP gubernatorial contenders haul in donations
Three top GOP candidates for Indiana governor far out-raised their fellow hopefuls in semi-annual campaign finance reports released Monday, with U.S. Sen. Mike Braun recording the largest haul.
Curtis Hill’s entry into GOP governor’s race sparks battle for evangelical conservatives
Before former Indiana Attorney General Curtis Hill this week turned the GOP battle for governor into a four-way race, U.S. Sen. Mike Braun was widely considered the favorite among the evangelical conservative wing of the party.
Former AG Curtis Hill announces run for governor
Former Indiana Attorney General Curtis Hill will seek the Republican nomination for governor, he announced Monday on Twitter.
Indy Councilor Keith Potts announces run for Braun’s US Senate seat
Indianapolis City-County Council member Keith Potts plans to challenge Marc Carmichael for the Democratic nomination to fill U.S. Sen. Mike Braun’s seat.
First Democrat emerges in race for Braun’s Senate seat
Longtime public figure Marc Carmichael said he will campaign for Indiana’s open U.S. Senate seat in 2024 — the first Democrat to announce for the seat currently held by Sen. Mike Braun, who is stepping down to run for governor.
Libertarian Donald Rainwater announces 2024 gubernatorial campaign
Libertarian Donald Rainwater announced his intention to run for governor in 2024 after netting an historic 11.4% in the 2020 gubernatorial election as a third-party candidate.
Spartz says she won’t seek House reelection or run for Senate
After mulling a U.S. Senate run, Rep. Victoria Spartz of Indiana shocked her followers Friday when she announced she was getting out of politics altogether.
Senate Judiciary has few questions for Brookman in 1st district court confirmation hearing, signaling likely easy confirmation
Wednesday’s hearing before the U.S. Senate Committee on the Judiciary was a relatively quiet affair for Indiana Southern District Court Magistrate Judge Matthew Brookman, who has been nominated to become a district judge on the court where he currently serves. That quiet could be a sign that he’s on the path to an all but assured confirmation.
GOP Rep. Banks jumps into race for open Indiana Senate seat
Northeast Indiana Congressman Jim Banks jumped into the 2024 race for the U.S. Senate on Tuesday — becoming the first candidate in what is expected to be a crowded Republican field.
Braun fundraising points to pricey GOP Indiana governor race
A few dozen big-money donors have helped Republican U.S. Sen. Mike Braun quickly catch up in fundraising with GOP rivals in the 2024 race for Indiana governor, with his campaign saying Tuesday it has raised about $1.5 million since formally launching his bid just over a month ago.
Holcomb says he’s focused on last years as Indiana governor
Indiana Gov. Eric Holcomb is entering his final two years in office, with several candidates already lining up to take over his Statehouse desk as term limits prevent him from seeking reelection again.
Competitive GOP field for IN governor sets up a costly fundraising battle
The three Republican candidates already lining up to become Indiana’s next governor in 2024 are setting up what is expected to be a fierce battle for votes and campaign cash in a hotly contested GOP primary.
Sen. Mike Braun kicks off gubernatorial bid at downtown steakhouse
Surrounded by 70 of his friends, family members, donors and supporters, U.S. Sen. Mike Braun kicked off his 2024 gubernatorial bid on Monday at Prime 47 steakhouse in downtown Indianapolis.
Sen. Mike Braun planning to run for Indiana governor
U.S. Sen. Mike Braun has ended months of speculation over whether he planned to run for Indiana governor in 2024 rather than seek a second term in the Senate.
Pryor confirmation vote waits while U.S. senators hit campaign trail
Magistrate Judge Doris Pryor of the Indiana Southern District Court has been waiting since August for the U.S. Senate to vote on her nomination to the 7th Circuit Court of Appeals, and she will likely have to wait some more.
Law enforcement, public health experts still targeting fentanyl
With the highly lethal synthetic substance fentanyl being trafficked across state and country borders, often laced with other drugs on the black market, law enforcement and public health experts are trying to keep up with its increased use and distribution.
Magistrate Judge Pryor tapped for 7th Circuit
Magistrate Judge Doris Pryor of the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Indiana has been nominated to the 7th Circuit Court of Appeals by the Biden administration.
Indiana senators make history in voting against Jackson confirmation
U.S. Sen. Mike Braun and Sen. Todd Young made history April 7 when they both voted against the confirmation of Ketanji Brown Jackson, the first African American woman to be nominated to the U.S. Supreme Court.
Indiana Sen. Braun walks back interracial marriage comments
Republican U.S. Sen. Mike Braun of Indiana said he misunderstood the question when he told reporters that the U.S. Supreme Court was wrong to legalize interracial marriage nationwide and should instead allow individual states to decide such issues.