‘IT’S THEIR OBLIGATION’: Reasons for early voting in primary abound; clerks excited about robust turnout
By Marilyn Odendahl The Indiana Citizen May 1, 2026 Sean Prudden of Indianapolis has regularly voted during presidential elections but for the midterms, what he calls the “in between” contests, not so much. However, this year, the 35-year-old broke his habit of staying away f “...”
Dubois County man arrested over alleged threats against Lt. Gov. Beckwith
By Sydney Byerly The Indiana Citizen May 1, 2026 Indiana State Police said they arrested a 24-year-old Dubois County man on Thursday for allegedly making threats against Lt. Gov. Micah Beckwith. Joshua Wasson, of Jasper, has been charged with intimidation against a public officia “...”
Public News Service Story: SCOTUS ruling puts protections for Native voters at risk
This story was originally published by Public News Service. By Judith Ruiz-Branch, producer Public News Service May 1, 2026 Native American advocates say a Supreme Court ruling this week that deemed racial redistricting under the Voting Rights Act unconstitutional significantly “...”
ICC Story: Dubois County man arrested for alleged threats targeting Lt. Gov. Beckwith
This story was originally published by the Indiana Capital Chronicle. By Casey Smith Indiana Capital Chronicle May 1, 2026 A 24-year-old Dubois County man was arrested Thursday after Indiana State Police say he sent a series of threatening social media messages to Lt. Gov. Micah “...”
With college IDs banned, Purdue students may struggle to vote
By Ronak Mohanty The Exponent May 1, 2026 Despite Indiana’s May 5 primaries featuring a slew of contested races, many Purdue students may struggle to vote. Thanks to Senate Enrolled Act 10, passed last April, student IDs issued by Indiana public universities are no longer an ac “...”
VOTING RIGHTS ACT UPENDED: U.S. Supreme Court ruling could revive midcycle redistricting
By Marilyn Odendahl The Indiana Citizen May 1, 2026 With Wednesday’s ruling that is seen as weakening, if not outright killing, the prohibition against racial discrimination in the Voting Rights Act of 1965, the U.S. Supreme Court may have ushered in a new wave of midcycle redi “...”
RACE FOR SENATE DISTRICT 23: Candidates launch attack ads in final stretch of GOP battle
By Ronak Mohanty Exponent Staff Reporter April 30, 2026 The race for the GOP nomination for state Senate District 23 has turned into a nationalized Republican slugfest between the incumbent Spencer Deery, and Paula Copenhaver, who has been endorsed by President Donald Trump. Atta “...”
Votebeat Story: U.S. Supreme Court weakens Voting Rights Act in landmark ruling
This article was originally published by Votebeat, a nonprofit news organization covering local election administration and voting access. By Nathaniel Rakich and Carrie Levine Votebeat April 29, 2026 Votebeat is a nonprofit news organization reporting on voting access and electi “...”
8th DISTRICT RACE: Four Democrats vie to unseat Republican U.S. Rep. Messmer
This story was originally published by TheStatehouseFile.com. By Savannah Shotwell TheStatehouseFile.com April 29, 2026 Indiana’s 8th District covers a large portion of Southwest Indiana. With the primary election approaching on Tuesday, voters in this heavily Republican distri “...”
FREE INQUIRY OR CENSORSHIP? Indiana’s ‘intellectual diversity’ mandate impacting higher-ed instruction
By Steve Hinnefeld The Indiana Citizen April 30, 2026 Both supporters and critics say Indiana’s 2024 “intellectual diversity” law is having its intended effect on college instruction. That’s where the agreement ends. For supporters, including the law’s author, Sen. Spen “...”