On this Pre-Election edition of All Indiana Politics, in just 2 days you, the voters, will decide our next governor, US senator, and President. Election officials in many Indiana counties already report high voter turnout. WISH-TV Government Reporter, Garrett Bergquist, recently sat down with the chairs of Republican and Democratic parties. They talked about the state of the election and what races they're watching on Tuesday night. And we turn to Indiana's best Political Team to find out what they're watching for on election night.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
After more than a year of campaigning, Election Day is finally almost here! On Tuesday, you, the voters, will decide who will be Indiana's next governor, its next U.S. Senator, its next attorney general and, of course, the next president of the United States.WISH-TV Government Reporter, Garrett Bergquist, sat down with the chairs of Indiana's Republican and Democratic parties. They talked about how they're feeling going into Election Night, the controversies that have surrounded the Republican candidate for lieutenant governor, and perhaps most important, which races to keep an eye on after the polls close on Tuesday.If you haven't voted yet, early voting continues until noon on Monday. On Tuesday, the polls are open from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. local time. If you are in line when the polls close at 6 p.m. Tuesday, you will be allowed to cast a ballot.Make sure you get out and vote, and then tune in to WISH-TV throughout Tuesday night for all of the latest election results and remarks from the candidates.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
It's the marquee political race of the year in Indiana. Who will succeed Governor Eric Holcomb? Holcomb is term-limited and cannot run for another term. All three of the candidates on your ballot should be familiar to you. Republican Mike Braun has represented Indiana in the United States Senate for the past six years. Democrat Jennifer McCormick was Indiana's final elected superintendent of public instruction. Libertarian Donald Rainwater is making an encore appearance from the 2020 race.WISH-TV Government Reporter, Garrett Bergquist spoke to all three candidates about how they plan to serve you.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
It's the marquee political race of the year in Indiana. Governor Eric Holcomb is term-limited and the Republican, Democratic and Libertarian parties are pulling out all the stops to claim the governor's chair.All three of the candidates on your ballot should be familiar to you. Republican Mike Braun has represented Indiana in the United States Senate for the past six years. Democrat Jennifer McCormick was Indiana's final elected superintendent of public instruction. Libertarian Donald Rainwater is making an encore appearance from the 2020 race.Braun is vacating his Senate seat to run for governor. He says he believes he can do more for Indiana in Indianapolis than in Washington.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
It's up to you who will succeed Mike Braun in the US Senate. Braun could have run for a second term this year, instead, he’s running for governor. Republican Congressman Jim Banks launched his campaign for the Senate nearly two years ago. He faces Democrat Dr. Valerie McCray, a clinical psychologist, and longtime Libertarian Andrew Horning. All three candidates sat down with WISH-TV Government Reporter, Garrett Bergquist.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
It's up to you who will represent Indiana in the U.S. Senate beginning next year. Current Senator Mike Braun is running for governor rather than seeking a second, six-year term. That announcement scrambled Hoosier politics. Running to succeed him are Republican Jim Banks, Democrat Valerie McCray and Libertarian Andrew Horning.Banks has represented Indiana's third Congressional district since 2017. He's vacating his own set to run for the Senate. He tells WISH-TV Government Reporter, Garrett Bergquist, he sees the Senate as a place where he can build on his work in Congress to date.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
This week we turn our attention to the statewide races on your ballot. Republican Todd Rokita is running for a second term as attorney general. He faces a challenge from Democrat Destiny Wells. She ran unsuccessfully for Secretary of State 2 years ago. This is the only statewide election this year without a third-party candidate. WISH-TV Government reporter, Garrett Bergquist, talked to both of them about their plans for the office.And Indiana’s Best Political team discusses the Attorney General’s race, the politics of disaster, and more.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Todd Rokita, a Republican, is running for a second term as attorney general. He faces a challenge from Democrat Destiny Wells. This is the only statewide election this year without a third-party candidate. It's also the only statewide race with an incumbent candidate.The attorney general represents the state in legal matters and provides consumer protection services. Rokita has gotten the state involved in numerous lawsuits against the Biden Administration over matters ranging from the border to vaccine mandates. WISH-TV Government Reporter, Garrett Bergquist, talked to him about his decision to get involved in those cases and his plans for a second term if elected.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Voters in Indiana's Sixth Congressional District will pick a new member of Congress this fall. Congressman Greg Pence is not running for reelection.The sixth district runs from southern Indianapolis to the Ohio state line. Three people are running to succeed Pence, and you might recognize their names. Republican Jefferson Shreve ran unsuccessfully for mayor of Indianapolis last year. Democrat Cinde Wirth ran against Pence two years ago and Libertarian James Sceniak ran for the Senate in 2022.WISH-TV Government Reporter, Garrett Bergquist, spoke with all three.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Voters in Indiana's Sixth Congressional District will pick a new member of Congress this fall. Congressman Greg Pence is not running for reelection.The sixth district runs from southern Indianapolis to the Ohio state line. Three people are running to succeed Pence, and you might recognize their names. Republican Jefferson Shreve ran unsuccessfully for mayor of Indianapolis last year. Democrat Cinde Wirth ran against Pence two years ago and Libertarian James Sceniak ran for the Senate in 2022.WISH-TV Government Reporter, Garrett Bergquist sat down with Shreve to discuss his reasons for running.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.