All INdiana Politics

On this episode of All INdiana Politics, former Indianapolis Mayor Greg Ballard turns in more than twice as many signatures as he needs to get on the ballot as an independent candidate for secretary of state. Democratic strategist Brad Boswell and former Republican Indianapolis Mayor candidate Abdul-Hakim Shabazz debate Ballard's chances. They also weigh the impact of Monday's U.S. Supreme Court r...

In honor of America's 250th birthday, join WISH/WRTV government reporter and All INdiana Politics producer Garrett Bergquist as he reads the original, unabridged text of the Declaration of Independence. Happy Independence Day! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

In the third part of a three-part series, state Sen. Andrea Hunley explains why the Indiana General Assembly is a much more collaborative place than it often appears to be, describes the many informal caucuses she has been a part of, and explains her decision to run for mayor rather than seeking a second term in the legislature. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privac...

From an early age, future state Sen. Andrea Hunley knew she wanted to be a teacher. In part 2 of a three-part conversation, she recounts her evolution from high school teacher to elementary school principal and the challenges she faced as a principal during the COVID-19 pandemic. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-...

On this episode of All INdiana Politics, Max Engling handily upsets incumbent Secretary of State Diego Morales at the Indiana Republican Party convention. Indiana's best political team assesses his chances and what his nomination means for rival campaigns, including that of Democrat Beau Bayh. The team also discusses whether the new peace deal with Iran might lead to lower gas prices in Indiana. S...

Long before she was elected to the state Senate, Andrea Hunley was adopted at a young age by a working-class family in Fort Wayne. In this new episode of All INdiana Politics Conversations, Hunley recalls the close-knit neighborhood she grew up in and reconnecting with her biological parents as an adult. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19...

Max Engling, a longtime staffer for first Congressman and then Sen. Jim Banks, is a late entrant into the race for secretary of state at the Indiana Republican Party convention. In a one-on-one interview with All INdiana Politics' Garrett Bergquist, he outlines his plans for the office, including cracking down on shell trucking companies. The Indiana Republican Party convention will be held on Jun...

Conservative activist Jamie Reitenour, a former candidate for governor, is one of four candidates vying for the Republican nomination for secretary of state at the Indiana Republican Party convention. In an interview with WISH/WRTV government reporter and All INdiana Politics producer Garrett Bergquist, she explains why she wants to do away with early voting and require paper ballots for all elect...

In this episode of All INdiana Politics, Republican secretary of state candidates Max Engling and Jamie Reitenour explain why they want delegates to nominate them at the Indiana Republican Party convention on June 20. Plus, Indiana's best political team outlines what to expect at the convention and who they believe are the favorites to win. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and Calif...

When Ed DeLaney was elected the Indiana House of Representatives in 2008, Democrats had controlled that chamber for years, while Republicans controlled the Senate and the governor's office. DeLaney had a front row seat as Democrats lost control of the House and were reduced to superminority status. In part 3 of a three-part conversation, DeLaney recounts the 2011 Democratic walkout, legislating du...

On this episode of All INdiana Politics, Democratic strategist Brad Boswell and Republican strategist Lacey Berkshire analyze the factors that led to Beau Bayh's nomination for secretary of state at the Indiana Democratic Party convention. They also assess the chances the Chicago Bears' announcement regarding stadium development in Hammond leads to a final team move and recent controversial commen...

Beau Bayh, son of former Gov. and U.S. Sen. Evan Bayh, is making his first foray into politics with a run for secretary of state. He is a Marine Corps veteran and an attorney specializing in commercial litigation. He tells News 8's government reporter, Garrett Bergquist, he would order an immediate independent audit of the office if elected. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and Cali...

Blythe Potter is a small business owner and Iraq War veteran who is running for secretary of state at the Democratic Party convention on June 6. She tells News 8's government reporter, Garrett Bergquist, the secretary of state's office needs significant changes to be more responsive to business owners' needs. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://...

On this episode of All INdiana Politics, government reporter Garrett Bergquist sits down with the two Democratic candidates for secretary of state, Beau Bayh and Blythe Potter. Plus, Indiana's best political team breaks down each candidate's chances at the party convention on June 6, as well as the implications of Republican delegates defecting to Max Engling ahead of their party's June 20 convent...

On this episode of All INdiana Politics, Congressman Rudy Yakym describes the conversations going on in Congress on whether to suspend the federal gas tax amid rising gas prices due to the war with Iran. Plus, Indiana's best political team takes a deep dive into lawmakers' call for hearings on name, image and likeness, or NIL, rules for high school athletes. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com...

After the adoption of the Dayton Peace Accords in 1995, future state Rep. Ed DeLaney, then a lawyer, found himself negotiating the final status of the Brcko region of what is now Bosnia and Herzegovina. In part 2 of a series, DeLaney describes the experience of working in the Balkans amid the Yugoslav Wars. He also recalls his work as an election monitor in Russia and explains the lessons both exp...

Long before he became a United States senator, Todd Young was an avid soccer player in central Indiana. In this episode of All INdiana Politics Conversations, Young tells Garrett Bergquist how he managed to work his way onto the U.S. Naval Academy's soccer team. He also recounts getting elected to Congress during the Tea Party wave in 2010 and why he decided to look for a new challenge after servi...

On this episode of All INdiana Politics, Congressman Andre Carson explains why he believes the Supreme Court's Voting Rights Act ruling is a step backward for the country. He also explains why he does not believe the shooting at the White House Correspondents Association dinner represented a failure by the Secret Service. Plus, Indiana's best political team explains which races they're watching in...

State Rep. Ed DeLaney, D-Indianapolis, was first elected to the Indiana House of Representatives in 2008 after a long legal career that included a stint as the founding attorney for Investigative Reporters and Editors, a nationwide organization dedicated to supporting investigative journalism. In the first of a three-part series, DeLaney discusses his time as an attorney, his service in the Navy d...

On this episode of All INdiana Politics, Congressman Jefferson Shreve, R-Indiana, who has just been named to the House Appropriations Committee, says he's optimistic Congress will fund a proposed $1.98 billion replacement for the Richard L. Roudebush VA Medical Center. Plus, Indiana's best political team weighs in on Gov. Mike Braun's decision to name his former Division of Child Services director...

On this week's episode of All INdiana Politics, the state of Indiana has transferred $200 million to reopen enrollments for the Child Care Development Fund voucher program. News 8 government reporter Garrett Bergquist asks a child care advocate about the next steps for child care. Plus, Indiana's best political team assesses how much difference the funding will make. See Privacy Policy at https://...

In this final installment of a three-part series, former Indianapolis City-County Council President Vop Osili explains how a remodeling job for the late Congresswoman Julia Carson led to his own political career. He tells News 8 government and politics reporter Garrett Bergquist the lessons he learned as a local leader from the COVID-19 pandemic and the protests over the murder of George Floyd and...

On this episode of All INdiana Politics, Congressman Marlin Stutzman discusses the fragile ceasefire with Iran and why he supports Gov. Mike Braun's decision to suspend Indiana's gas tax but won't back a similar measure at the federal level. Congressman Andre Carson meets with ICE detainees at the Miami Correctional Facility. And Indiana's best political team assesses the potential impact of the g...

Vop Osili has served on the Indianapolis City-County Council for the past 15 years. He spent eight of them as council president. In part one, he told News 8's Garrett Bergquist how his upbringing in Haughville and in Nigeria shaped his approach to politics. In part two, he discusses his career as an architect, including some buildings he designed right here in Indianapolis. See Privacy Policy at h...

On this episode of All INdiana Politics, Congressman Jim Baird explains why he believes Iranian leaders are getting desperate for a deal to end the war with the United States. He also discusses efforts to fund the TSA. Plus, Indiana's best political team reviews a vote to consolidate or eliminate hundreds of college degrees. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy No...