politics
Dem Gregg delivers 7,800 signatures to get on ballot
INDIANAPOLIS — Democratic candidate for governor John Gregg has turned in 7,800 signatures from supporters to get his name on Indiana’s ballot. Gregg’s filing Thursday at Indiana’s election division further defined the field of candidates who will vie for the governor’s office in November. U.S. …
As Santorum seizes social issues, Romney demurs
STEUBENVILLE, Ohio — Philosophical differences between the top two Republican presidential candidates are becoming starker as Rick Santorum drives harder on religious and social issues that Mitt Romney rarely discusses. In recent days, Santorum has questioned the usefulness of public schools, criticized prenatal testing and …
Romney Indiana co-chair could decide Santorum fate
INDIANAPOLIS — Republican presidential front-runner Mitt Romney’s Indiana co-chairman could decide whether opponent Rick Santorum makes it onto the state’s May primary ballot. Dan Dumezich is guiding Romney’s effort to win Indiana. He also chairs the Indiana Election Commission, which considers challenges to candidates’ ballot …
Santorum team finds 49 signatures for Indiana ballot
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — GOP presidential contender Rick Santorum’s campaign says it’s found enough valid signatures to get his name on Indiana’s ballot. Santorum spokesman Hogan Gidley said Monday the campaign found an additional 49 signatures it believes were wrongly deemed invalid by Marion County officials. …
Dems help put GOP underdog on ballot
INDIANAPOLIS — Republican Jim Wallace is relying on the kindness of Democrats to get on the ballot in his run for governor. A pair of Marion County Democrats signed his petition to get on the ballot Tuesday shortly before a noon deadline according to a …
Dems ask court to replace convicted GOP secretary of state
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — The Indiana Democratic Party has asked the state appeals court to replace convicted Republican Secretary of State Charlie White with the Democratic candidate White defeated in the 2010 election. Democratic lawyers filed the request Monday afternoon, arguing that White’s weekend conviction on …
Santorum campaign fights to get on Indiana ballot
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Republican presidential candidate Rick Santorum is fighting an Indiana election board’s ruling that he does not have enough support to appear on the state ballot in the May 8 primary. All statewide candidates are required to obtain 500 valid signatures from each …
GOP guv candidate Pence delivers 13K signatures
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — U.S. Rep. Mike Pence has submitted 13,000 signatures from supporters to get his name on Indiana’s statewide ballot for the governor’s race. Pence and about 100 supporters walked the boxes of signatures Monday morning to the Indiana Elections Division. A spokeswoman for …
Election Board won’t pursue Burns Harbor complaint
VALPARAISO — The Porter County Election Board decided Monday not to pursue a formal hearing in a matter concerning Burns Harbor Town Marshal Jerry Price. Burns Harbor Clerk-Treasurer Jane Jordan filed a complaint on Nov. 14 that Price cast his vote within that community in …
Romney, Gingrich focus on Hispanic voters in Fla.
DORAL, Fla. (AP) — Newt Gingrich and Mitt Romney pitched their ideas for reforming immigration law and pushing democracy into Cuba and across Latin America as the Republican presidential candidates vied for Hispanic votes Friday, entering the final, frenzied weekend before Florida’s primary. “We are …
State Rep. Stevenson won’t run for re-election
INDIANAPOLIS — State Rep. Dan Stevenson, D-Highland, announced Friday he will not seek re-election. Last year’s redistricting in response to the 2010 census placed Stevenson and state Rep. Mara Candelaria Reardon, D-Munster, in the same House district. Candelaria Reardon has already filed to run for …
Democrats file for 3rd District House seat
FORT WAYNE (AP) — Two Democrats are running to represent northeast Indiana in Congress. Fort Wayne residents John Forrest Roberson and Tommy Schrader both filed this week to run for the seat held by Republican Rep. Marlin Stutzman. The Journal Gazette of Fort Wayne reports …
Huntsman exits GOP race, impact in S.C. uncertain
MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. — Days before the South Carolina primary, Jon Huntsman dropped out of the presidential race Monday and endorsed Mitt Romney for the party’s nomination, becoming the latest Republican to call the GOP front-runner the strongest candidate to beat the Democratic incumbent. “I …
Apology follows email referring to Michelle Obama as ‘Mrs. YoMama’
Kansas House Speaker Mike O’Neal apologized Thursday for forwarding an email poking fun at first lady Michelle Obama and referring to her as “Mrs. YoMama.”
Tony Rezko sentenced to 10-1/2 years in kickback scheme
A federal judge sentenced Tony Rezko to 10 1/2 years in prison Tuesday, describing his actions under Rod Blagojevich’s tenure as “selfish and corrupt.” Rezko, 56, has already served about 44 months. His daughter burst into tears at hearing the sentence.
Find election results for Lake, Porter counties
Polls close at 6 p.m. Tuesday for this year’s general election. To find vote totals, click on the applicable link at left, which sill take you to the Lake or Porter county government web pages with race tallies.
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