An enthusiastic crowd gathered for her launch party, but she’ll need to raise lots of money to keep up with the competition.
Author Archives: Peter Blanchard
Alma Mater: Ithaca College
Before arriving at Mirror Indy, I wrote about state politics and economic development for the Indianapolis Business Journal, where my work was honored by the Society of Professional Journalists and The Alliance of Area Business Publishers. Prior to moving to Indiana in 2021, I worked for newspapers, online publications and radio stations in upstate New York and my native state of Pennsylvania.
I joined the Mirror Indy team because I believe that local journalism is an essential public service that is vital to a functioning democracy. As local, for-profit newspapers continue to shutter or make cutbacks, non-profit newsrooms can help fill in gaps in coverage, ensuring that communities have access to information that shines a light on the truth and holds public officials accountable.
When I'm not working, I enjoy spending time outdoors, playing music and spending time with my wife and our cat at our home in Irvington.
My phone number is 317-605-4836 and my email address is peter.blanchard@mirrorindy.org.
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Indy Democrats weather test to establishment
Some insiders wonder, though, whether the results foreshadow trouble down the road for incumbents.
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Allissa Impink wins Senate District 46 primary
No one else is running in the November election at this point.
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Moorhead wins in Senate District 29 Democratic primary
Former state Sen. John Ruckelshaus was ahead in the Republican primary late Tuesday.
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Marion County sheriff’s candidate accused of ‘shady tactics’
Kelvis Williams is taking heat for a campaign mailer that critics say is ‘misleading’ and ‘a last-minute trick.’
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Eastside data center developer faces questions about project
Representatives of Georgia-based DC BLOX say they’re committed to transparency.
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Audit reveals ‘shocking’ findings at Office of Public Health and Safety
The review found that contracts went to companies with connections to OPHS employees.
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Learn more about the city’s plan to regulate data centers
The Department of Metropolitan Development is hosting two informational sessions.
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Andrea Hunley to run for Indy mayor in 2027
She is one of several Democrats who want to succeed embattled Mayor Joe Hogsett.
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Republicans hope to flip this Indiana Senate seat
Two former state senators are among those running to replace J.D. Ford in District 29, which includes westside Indianapolis.