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Republican Rep. Jim Banks wins Indiana’s open U.S. Senate seat, defeating Democrat Valerie McCray

Nov. 05, 2024 22:42 PM EST

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Republican Jim Banks, an outspoken supporter of former President Donald Trump, won Indiana’s open U.S. Senate seat on Tuesday, defeating political newcomer and Democrat Valerie McCray. Banks, 45, was strongly favored to win the Senate race in the Hoosier...

Republican Mike Braun wins Indiana governor’s race, extending the GOP’s hold on the office

Nov. 05, 2024 22:30 PM EST

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Republican Mike Braun won the Indiana governor’s race Tuesday, defeating Democrat Jennifer McCormick, a former Republican who split with the party after serving as the state’s schools superintendent. The victory by Braun, a U.S. senator who’s the wealthy...

AP Race Call: Republican Mike Braun wins election for governor in Indiana

Nov. 05, 2024 19:12 PM EST

Republican U.S. Sen. Mike Braun won election as governor in Indiana on Tuesday, defeating Democrat Jennifer McCormick and extending the GOP's 20-year hold on the office. Braun, the wealthy founder of a national auto parts distribution business, is leaving the Senate after one term. He will succeed Republican Gov....

Indiana Supreme Court sets date for first state execution in 15 years

Sep. 12, 2024 16:36 PM EDT

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — The Indiana Supreme Court has set the date for the first state execution in 15 years. The court ordered Wednesday that Joseph Corcoran be executed before sunrise on Dec. 18, WXIN-TV reported. Indiana’s last state execution was in 2009,...