Tag: #JoCoElection2022

Election Day went smoothly, though there were a few issues, officials said Monday.

WASHINGTON (AP) — Republicans won control of the U.S. House on Wednesday, returning the party to power in Washington and giving conservatives leverage to blunt President Joe Biden’s agenda and spur a flurry of investigations. But a threadbare majority will pose immediate challenges for GOP leaders and complicate the party’s ability to govern.

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Indiana’s Republican legislators didn’t pay a political price for enacting a state abortion ban despite Democrats trying to capitalize on anger among voters who support women’s right to choose.

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Republican Diego Morales extended on Tuesday his party’s control of Indiana’s top elections office after a campaign during which he faced criticism for doubting the legitimacy of the 2020 presidential election and twice being ousted from jobs in that office.

Local voter turnout for this year’s midterm general election dropped compared to the last midterm in 2018.

Eight Center Grove school board candidates sparred on a variety of issues, including social emotional learning, transparency and critical race theory, but only three could win.

One newcomer candidate who is a former teacher will join the Clark-Pleasant school board, while two incumbents retained their seats.

A pair of candidates punched their ticket for four years on the Greenwood school board Tuesday.

Republican incumbent Sen. Greg Walker fended off a challenge to retain an Indiana Senate seat he’s held for the last 16 years.

Rep. Peggy Mayfield will again represent Indiana House District 60 after securing reelection Tuesday.