Democratic strategist George Hornedo launched a campaign for Indiana’s 7th Congressional District, teeing up a primary against longtime Rep. Andre Carson (D-IN). “For nearly 20 years, we’ve had the same leadership in Washington.

Legislation adding political party affiliations to Indiana’s currently nonpartisan school board elections has moved one step closer to law after narrowly earning House approval. The 54-40 tally included no votes from 14 Republicans and all 26 Democrats ...

The newest version of the bill would give Indiana school board candidates the option to choose a political party. Supporters say a move away from strictly nonpartisan elections would help inform voters,

seemingly to address fears about non-residents voting in Indiana elections, even though this part of the law has nothing to do with address verification. The Indiana House passed the bill by a 66 ...

The Indiana House passed a bill Monday that would make school board races partisan, but it will be sent back to the Senate for consideration because it was amended in the House.

Proponents say it will foster transparency. Critics argue school boards will answer more to party leaders than to voters, scare away candidates.

Indiana's SB 287 requires school board candidates to disclose party affiliations and alters election and compensation rules.

Several voting rights groups sent a “notice of violation” to the Indiana Secretary of State’s Office and the Indiana Election Division, alleging that a new state law violates the National ...