Shackleford announces candidacy for Indy mayor, setting up potential primary contest with incumbent Hogsett
Looking to the future after being reelected to the Indiana General Assembly on Tuesday, Rep. Robin Shackleford (above) on Thursday launched a new campaign — to be the first female and the first Black mayor of Indianapolis. Her announcement sets the stage for a potential Dem “...”
BIG STATEHOUSE WINS FOR REPUBLICANS: Secretary of State-elect Morales and continuing supermajorities in redrawn Senate and House districts
Republicans kept their lock on the Indiana Statehouse Tuesday as Secretary of State nominee Diego Morales (above, center) dashed Democratic hopes of a statewide win and GOP supermajorities remained intact in both the state Senate and House. Republicans also scored statewide wins “...”
‘I push back:’ Twitter feud raises specter of Rep. Lucas’ 2020 divorce hearing—and questions about how politicians use social media
Social media users in southern Indiana’s House District 69 may have noticed their candidates in a heated and ongoing Twitter beef. Democratic candidate Chad Harmon has posted excerpts of a transcript from the divorce proceedings of his opponent in Tuesday’s election, Rep. Jim “...”
Doctor who provided minor abortion care sues AG Rokita for ‘baseless investigation’
By Whitney Downard Indiana Capital Chronicle Nov. 3, 2022 Two Indianapolis doctors — including one at the center of a controversial abortion case over the summer — filed suit Thursday against Attorney General Todd Rokita (above) to block his office from continuing a “base “...”
Judge rules ballot access lawsuit filed by Indiana Green, Libertarian parties can move forward
By Casey Smith Indiana Capital Chronicle Nov. 2, 2022 A legal challenge to Indiana’s ballot access law will move forward after a federal judge ruled last week that the lawsuit brought by the Indiana Green and Libertarian parties requires a “fact-intensive” review. The law “...”
‘MONEY FOLLOWS POWER:’ The totals rolling into Indiana’s race for secretary of state are nearly twice those of recent elections.
The following report was written by Indiana journalists Barb Berggoetz and Steve Hinnefeld for The Indiana Citizen. November 3, 2022 Indiana’s hotly contested and closely watched campaign for secretary of state has drawn more than $2 million in contributions – far more than “...”
A CHANCE TO MAKE HISTORY: He’s in it to win it – but with just 10% of the vote, Jeffrey Maurer could give Libertarians something they’ve never had in Indiana.
The following profile, the last of three of the candidates for Indiana secretary of state, was written by Indiana journalists Steve Hinnefeld and Barb Berggoetz for The Indiana Citizen. October 20, 2022 Jeffrey Maurer (above) sees a chance to make his mark in his first run for el “...”
‘We’ll speak for him:’ Secretary of State candidates Wells, Maurer skewer Republican Morales as he skips another debate
In what has become a familiar sight, two of the candidates for Indiana secretary of state debated Tuesday before an Indianapolis audience — this time, the Rotary Club of Indianapolis — with the sharpest dialogue focused on a third candidate who did not attend. Democra “...”
Democrats sign “contract with women” with emphasis on abortion
By Leslie Bonilla Muniz Indiana Capital Chronicle Oct. 17, 2022 Nearly two dozen Indiana Democrats on Monday committed to restoring abortion access and helping women in other ways as they signed a “contract with women” — in an election-year bet on Hoosier women. Republican “...”
HE’S CLEAR ON THIS MUCH: Though beset by questions and prone to changing his mind, Diego Morales remains firm in resisting changes aimed at increasing voter turnout.
The following profile, the second of three of the candidates for Indiana secretary of state, was written by Indiana journalists Barb Berggoetz and Steve Hinnefeld for The Indiana Citizen. October 17, 2022 Diego Morales (above) calls himself a living example of the American dream, “...”