Voters in MSD of Wayne Township approved a referendum in the 2026 midterm election. In this June 7 photo, superintendent Shenia Suggs delivers remarks during commencement ceremoni

Dems Flip Secretary of State Offices in Ga., Ind., Ohio

Judges now have more discretion over when to deny bail to individuals who have been charged with, but not convicted of, a crime. Driving the news: Voters approved Public Question 1, a change to Indiana's constitution that expands the reasons that a court can deny bail. Previously, bail could only be withheld from individuals charged with murder or treason. Now, someone charged with a lesser offense could be denied bail if a court determines they...

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Republican Mark Messmer wins reelection to U.S. House in Indiana's 8th Congressional District.

Rep. Victoria Spartz (R-IN), the first and only Ukrainian-born member of Congress, lost Indiana’s 5th Congressional District, a surprise flip by Democratic nominee J.D. Ford. The race was called for Ford at 1:03 a.m. by the Associated Press. Ford garnered 51.7% against Spartz’s 48.3%, with 99% of the vote counted. Spartz won her third term […]

Prediction market Kalshi shows Democrat Beau Bayh leading Republican Max Engling in the Indiana secretary of state race.

Racheal Bleicher, candidate for Indiana House District 24, speaks during a watch party for the Hamilton County Democratic Party on Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2026, at Sun King Brewery in Fishers.

Ballard supporter says he can 'fill the potholes' Indiana voters explain why they went out to the polls for the 2026 midterms

An email dated Oct. 21 from the DOJ to the state Board of Elections laid out what to expect, reading, "Our monitors only observe and take notes. They do not intrude or interfere in any way in the voting process."