Indiana Secretary of State Race Draws Attention

Political newcomer and Democrat Coumba Kebe is challenging incumbent Republican Treasurer Daniel Elliott for the state’s chief investment office that manages around $16 billion daily.

By the end of the day Oct. 26, a Marion County superior court judge will decide who prevails in a legal rift about the Indiana secretary of state candidates.

I wrote about my decision to vote for Democrat Beau Bayh in the secretary of state race. It was an unusually tough call, as far as voting in Indiana goes. Former Indianapolis Mayor Greg Ballard has rattled the status quo in ways that are long overdue.

The Hamilton County Democratic Party is accusing a Republican candidate of violating a state law that forbids candidates' use of government property for campaigning.

Lake County Elections Director Michelle Fajman said the U.S. Department of Justice would send monitors to Election Day but was not told why.

Assistant Police Chief Ted Uzelac, a Republican former Portage City Council member, is challenging longtime state Rep. Chuck Moseley, a Democrat, in House District 10.

The latest survey suggests that Independents and some Republicans are leaning toward Beau Bayh, although Max Engling may be closing the gap.

Democrat Tyler Bridges is challenging state Rep. Michael Aylesworth for the 11th District seat in the Indiana House.