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Democrat Asks For Re-Count In Race With 26-Vote Spread
(WEST LAFAYETTE) - The Democratic candidate is requesting a re-count in the election for an Indiana house seat representing the West Lafayette area.
New General Assembly Sworn In
(STATEHOUSE) - The new General Assembly session is officially underway.
New General Assembly Takes Office With Big Workload In Front Of Them
(STATEHOUSE) - The newly-elected General Assembly convenes today.
Affair Not Mentioned During Edwards Speech
(BLOOMINGTON) - Former North Carolina Senator and Democratic presidential candidate John Edwards broke 3 months of silence when he came to speak at Indiana University last night.
John Edwards Makes Veterans' Day Visit To IU
(BLOOMINGTON) - Former North Carolina Senator and Democratic presidential candidate John Edwards will be in Bloomington this evening.
Cabinet Spot For Tim Roemer?
(UNDATED) - Indiana Senator Richard Lugar has disavowed any interest in becoming President-Elect Barack Obama’s Secretary of State.
Now That Obama Has It, What Should He Do With It?
(INDIANAPOLIS) - The economy is bad and foreign relations are poor. What does President-Elect Barack Obama have to prove, and how quickly will he need to act?
IUPUI Analyst Speculates Election Could Mark Shift In Hoosier Politics
(INDIANAPOLIS) - IUPUI political analyst Brian Vargus says Obama’s victory in Indiana could have a lasting effect on voting in our state.
Daniels, Bauer Vow To Continue Working Together
(INDIANAPOLIS) - Governor Mitch Daniels and the Democratic leader of the Indiana House are vowing to work together next year.
With Obama's Win, What Will Become Of Lugar, Bayh?
(UNDATED) - Now that Illinois Senator Barack Obama can now be referred to as “Mr. President-Elect,” the question becomes, what of Indiana’s two senators whom Obama has formed alliances with.
Vigo County Keeps Presidential Bellwether Status
(TERRE HAUTE) - Vigo County continued its record as a bellwether in presidential elections Tuesday night.
Daniels Already Back At Work On Economic Issues
(STATEHOUSE) - Fresh off his re-election win, Governor Mitch Daniels met with his cabinet Wednesday to address the state’s fiscal situation.
Democrats Keep Indiana House
(STATEHOUSE) - As late as the early hours of Wednesday morning, Republicans appeared to have the inside track to claiming a majority in the Indiana house.
Could Republicans Take Back Indiana's House?
(STATEHOUSE)- Republicans are on track to regain control of the Indiana house, but it may not be clear for several days whether they’ve pulled it off.
Voting Machine Locks Up In Wayne County
(RICHMOND) - One stubborn touch-screen voting machine caused a delay in releasing the final results of Tuesday’s election in Wayne County.
McCain Hits Indy Airport Monday, Obama Talks To Indy Voters Today
(INDIANAPOLIS) - Republican presidential candidate John McCain brought his “Road to Victory” rally to Indiana yesterday.
If You're In Line, You're Fine
(UNDATED) - What happens if there are long lines at the polls at 6:00pm, when the voting is supposed to end?
Pakistani, Kenyan Officials Watch How Hoosiers Elect Leaders
(UNDATED) - With Indiana emerging as a battleground state in this year’s presidential race, two political leaders from Kenya and Pakistan are here to observe Election Day activities.
McCain, Obama To Make Final Pitches To Hoosiers Today, Tomorrow
(UNDATED) - Arizona Senator John McCain and Illinois Senator Barack Obama are due in Indiana over the next two days to make their final pleas for Hoosier votes.
Hundreds Of Thousands Of Hoosier Ballots Already Cast
(UNDATED) - Reports are showing more than 455,000 Hoosiers have turned out for early voting so far this year.
Two Polls Show Obama, McCain Tied In Indiana
(UNDATED) - Indiana’s still a tossup. The last two polls in the presidential race have shown neither candidate with any sort of lead in Hoosier territory.
Biden Stumps In Evansville
(EVANSVILLE)- Democratic vice-presidential candidate Joe Biden stopped in Evansville over the weekend.
Obama Continues Economic Claims In Highland Rally
(HIGHLAND) - Democratic presidential candidate Barack Obama stressed he’s best equipped to repair the nation’s slumping economy, Friday night at a rally attended by 40,000 people at Wicker Memorial Park in Highland.
Long Thompson, Oxley To Hit 5 Cities Today
(UNDATED) - The Democratic nominees for governor and lieutenant governor are visiting five cities today as they continue to stump for votes just before Election Day.
Daniels, Long Thompson Both Argue Job Numbers Support Their Arguments
(UNDATED) - It’s been their number-one bone of contention in the campaign for governor, and both Mitch Daniels and Jill Long Thompson insist the numbers support their position.
Sodrel: Palin Rally Turnout Shows He Still Has A Shot
(UNDATED) - Indiana’s 9th District congressional race features the same candidates who have battled in the previous three elections.
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