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Indiana Politics News

In Indiana, politics news means legislative sessions, election results, government policy and civic life. The page covers actions taken by public officials and the legislative developments that shape the state.

Indiana House Names Ben Smaltz as New Speaker

Indiana House Names Ben Smaltz as New Speaker

Republican caucus replaces Todd Huston after a major election night upset that also reshapes the state Senate's leadership.

Live Poll

Do you think Indiana's state government is making everyday costs more affordable?


Political Parties

Live Poll

Do you trust your local government to act honestly?

Political Parties

Democrats Flip Seats in Southern Indiana

Democrats won several Republican-held county and state House seats in Clark and Floyd counties during the 2026 midterm elections.

Democrats Flip Seats in Southern Indiana

Military

Live Poll

Should the U.S. invest more in domestic drone testing and manufacturing facilities?

Military

Banks Hosts Northeast Indiana Defense Summit

The event highlights drone testing capabilities at local Indiana training centers.

Banks Hosts Northeast Indiana Defense Summit

Elections

Live Poll

Do you trust your local state representative to serve your community well?

Elections

Teshka Wins Indiana House District 7 Seat

Republican Jake Teshka defeated Democrat Oliver Davis by a 0.8% margin in the Indiana House District 7 state representative race.

Teshka Wins Indiana House District 7 Seat

Unions

Live Poll

Do you trust large companies to treat their workers fairly?

Unions

Union Calls for End to BP Refinery Lockout

The Association of Flight Attendants-CWA is urging an end to BP's lockout of more than 800 workers at its Whiting, Indiana refinery.

Union Calls for End to BP Refinery Lockout

Legislative Policy

Legislative Policy

Pressel Targets Fraudulent Trucking Company Registrations

Proposed oversight aims to curb trucking firms that reregister under new names to dodge safety investigations.


More in Politics

Regular subjects here include statehouse debates, election filings, public policy changes and the interactions between government bodies. Reporting reaches from the capital to the rural counties where policies are applied. Indiana has a biennial budget cycle that dictates the rhythm of the legislative calendar every other year. Election seasons generate significant attention as districts and voting patterns shift.