Strategy of running candidates everywhere paid off as Democrats took advantage of national wave to flip 16 seats in Indiana House.
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Indiana Republicans lose 2nd statewide office in comptroller race
The pickup comes alongside Democrat Beau Bayh’s win for secretary of state.
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Bayh puts Indiana Democrats back in winning column with secretary of state victory
It’s the first statewide win for a Democratic candidate since the 2012 election.
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Voters change Indiana’s Constitution — twice
Two successive general assemblies approved the proposed amendment.
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Democrat J.D. Ford declares victory over Victoria Spartz in major upset for Indiana’s 5th District
The Democratic state senator flipped a Republican-held congressional seat in a closely watched race that grew increasingly competitive in the final weeks.
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Engling, Bayh duel over key differences in secretary of state race
Democrat Beau Bayh and Republican Max Engling agreed the office shouldn’t be used toward partisan ends.
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Sharp divides in Indiana secretary of state debate over noncitizen vote, spending audit
The Indiana Debate Commission hosted the hour-long debate Oct. 7, 2026.
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What you need to know about the bail amendment on your ballot
If passed, the constitutional amendment would allow judges to deny bail to any defendant if the state proves they cannot be safely released.
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Indiana expungement filings rose 52% over a decade. But getting relief still takes time, money
New court data shows tens of thousands of expungements granted since 2024, but waiting periods and unpaid court debt still keep many people from applying.
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Indiana higher ed commission to review dual-college credit accessibility
The commission will review proposals in the coming months to alleviate barriers to early college access.
