By Marilyn OdendahlThe Indiana CitizenJune 1, 2026 Parties in the recount proceedings for Senate District 15 and Senate District 23 have filed motions asking the Indiana Recount Commission to rule on various disputes before the actual recounting of ballots begins. Paula Copenhaver, who is challenging her loss in the Republican primary for Senate District 23, hasfiled an objectionto an additional …
By Marilyn OdendahlThe Indiana CitizenMay 21, 2026 The intraparty fight among Indiana Republicans is still raging with recount petitions being filed in two GOP primaries for the state Senate where the incumbents – one who invoked President Donald Trump’s ire and one who received Trump’s endorsement – won by whisker-thin margins. Sen. Spencer Deery, R-Lafayette, held onto his Senate District …
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Title: Challenger seeks recount of 14-vote loss to Republican Sen. Liz Brown URL Source: https://indianacapitalchronicle.com/briefs/challenger-seeks-recount-of-15-vote-loss-to-republican-sen-liz-brown/ Published Time: 2026-05-19T18:26:09+00:00 Markdown Content: The 14-vote margin between state Sen. Liz Brown and her Republican primary challenger is going to a recount. Challenger Darren Vogt filed a recount petition Tuesday, asking for a review of all ballots cast in the Senate District 15 race. …
INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) — Former Allen County Council member Darren Vogt has filed an official recount and election contest in the Republican primary for Indiana Senate District 15. Vogt, backed by U.S. Sen. Jim Banks (R), is challenging Sen. Liz Brown in the Fort Wayne area. Brown has the endorsement of President Donald Trump. In a statement, Vogt said he wants …
" Vote! " by H. Michael Karshls some rights reserved ALLEN COUNTY, Ind. (WOWO) — The Allen County Election Board has officially certified the results of last week’s primary election after counting all eligible provisional ballots. While the final vote totals shifted slightly, the winners in all races remained unchanged. Election officials said this year marked the first time Allen …
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WOWO) — Election officials have officially declared State Senator Liz Brown the winner of the Republican primary for District 15 in Allen County, following a razor-thin margin of just 15 votes over challenger Darren Vote. The result makes one of the state’s closest primary races a focal point of statewide political attention. Brown joined Fort Wayne’s Morning …
(Photo supplied / Steve Shine) FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WOWO)— Election officials and party leaders in Allen County are continuing to process the results and procedural next steps following Tuesday night’s primary election, which featured narrowly decided races and delayed reporting from multiple vote centers. In State Senate District 15, State Sen. Liz Brown was declared the winner by 15 votes …
Add Us On Google Add as a preferred source on Google FORT WAYNE, (WPTA) - Trump-backed state Senator Liz Brown (R-Fort Wayne) is claiming victory on Wednesday over challenger Darren Vogt in the Indiana Senate District 15 GOP race. Unofficial final election results have incumbent Brown with 50.07% of the vote, at 5,241 to 5,226 votes. She was running against …
Source: PHOTO: WIBC INDIANAPOLIS — Indiana Attorney General Todd Rokita is reacting to Tuesday’s primary results and weighing in on a closely contested state Senate race in Fort Wayne. Talking Wednesday on Tony Katz in the Morning News on 93 WIBC, Todd Rokita went after allies of Senate President Pro Tem Rodric Bray and also took a shot at state …
Rokita critiques Senate Pro Temp Bray's leadership and the need for change in the party. Tight race between Liz Brown and Darren Vogt in Senate District 15 raises questions. Rokita emphasizes the importance of staying true to one's values and principles. Source: (Photo By Tom Williams/CQ Roll Call) Todd Rokita Is No Fan Of State Senator Liz Brown The Indiana …
(Photo supplied/Liz Brown for U.S. Congress) FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WOWO) — Incumbent Liz Brown is claiming victory in the Republican primary for Indiana Senate District 15 after unofficial results showed her narrowly defeating challenger Darren Vogt. According to final unofficial totals released Wednesday, Brown received 5,241 votes, or 50.07%, compared to Vogt’s 5,226 votes, or 49.93%. The razor-thin margin of …
Skip to content Witnesses say they feared another deadly crash downtown before hit-and-run killed man People who live and work near the site of a deadly hit-and-run in downtown Fort Wayne say they were not surprised to hear about Sunday night’s deadly hit-and-run, and worry it will happen again. Weather Forecast First Alert Forecast: Lows could tumble into the 30s …
Indiana Sheriffs’ Association named State Sen. Liz Brown, R-Fort Wayne, as its 2026 Legislator of the Year. CONTRIBUTED FORT WAYNE — State Sen. Liz Brown, R-Fort Wayne, was named the Indiana Sheriffs’ Association’s 2026 Legislator of the Year. “This session, I was proud to author Senate Enrolled Act 76, Indiana’s Fairness Act,” Brown said in an announcement. “This bill will …
Add Us On Google Add as a preferred source on Google FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WPTA) - Primary Election Day is Tuesday, May 5. The election determines which candidates will be on the ballot on General Election Day in November. Among the contested races - Indiana Senate District 15. 21Alive’s Amir Abbas sat down with incumbent State Senator Liz Brown and …
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(Photo supplied / Jess Stauffer) FORT WAYNE, IND. (WOWO) Indiana Governor Mike Braun is weighing in on multiple contested primary races across northeast Indiana, tying his endorsements to what he described as a broader focus on affordability and economic policy. Appearing on Fort Wayne’s Morning News with Kayla Blakeslee , Braun confirmed his recent endorsement of incumbent State Senator Liz …
FORT WAYNE, Ind. — (WOWO) With a highly anticipated town hall set for this week, the Republican primary contest for Indiana State Senate District 15 is drawing sharper contrasts between challenger Darren Vogt and incumbent Liz Brown , as both candidates outlined their positions in separate interviews on Fort Wayne’s Morning News with host Kayla Blakeslee . The upcoming event, …
Indiana Sheriffs’ Association named State Sen. Liz Brown, R-Fort Wayne, as its 2026 Legislator of the Year. CONTRIBUTED FORT WAYNE — State Sen. Liz Brown, R-Fort Wayne, was named the Indiana Sheriffs’ Association’s 2026 Legislator of the Year. “This session, I was proud to author Senate Enrolled Act 76, Indiana’s Fairness Act,” Brown said in an announcement. “This bill will …
News Trump endorses Sen. Liz Brown, other Republicans who supported Indiana redistricting WFIU | By Tom Davies, Indiana Capital Chronicle Published March 25, 2026 at 2:09 PM EDT Tom Davies / Indiana Capital Chronicle Republican state Sen. Liz Brown has gained President Donald Trump’s public endorsement even as two prominent Indiana Trump loyalists are backing her primary challenger. Republican state …
Breaking News Local News X Sen. Liz Brown, R-Fort Wayne, speaks with reporters on Tuesday, Dec. 9, 2025. (Photo by Tom Davies/Indiana Capital Chronicle) Republican state Sen. Liz Brown has gained President Donald Trump’s public endorsement even as two prominent Indiana Trump loyalists are backing her primary challenger. Trump included his support for Brown among 17 posts Tuesday to his …
Title: Trump endorses Sen. Liz Brown, other Republicans who supported Indiana redistricting URL Source: https://indianacapitalchronicle.com/briefs/trump-endorses-sen-liz-brown-other-republicans-who-supported-indiana-redistricting/ Published Time: 2026-03-24T22:27:46+00:00 Markdown Content: Republican state Sen. Liz Brown has gained President Donald Trump’s public endorsement even as two prominent Indiana Trump loyalists are backing her primary challenger. Trump included his support for Brown among 17 posts Tuesday to his social media account weighing …
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Add Us On Google Add as a preferred source on Google ( Indiana Capital Chronicle ) Republican state Sen. Liz Brown has gained President Donald Trump’s public endorsement even as two prominent Indiana Trump loyalists are backing her primary challenger. Trump included his support for Brown among 17 posts Tuesday to his social media account, weighing in on Indiana Senate …
Address protection in recorded documents. Provides that a county recorder may not disclose recorded documents containing identifying information of an address confidentiality program participant, unless: (1) the participant provides written consent; and (2) the participant's name is redacted. Provides that a person seeking disclosure of a shielded document who: (1) is denied disclosure by the county recorder; or (2) requires …
Skills training pilot program. Provides that the department of workforce development may establish a reemployment skills training pilot program (pilot program) to supplement an individual's receipt of weekly unemployment benefits. If a pilot program is established, would establish a reemployment skills training pilot program fund for the purpose of funding the program. Specifies program requirements for participants and eligible providers.
Prohibited government abortion assistance. Prohibits the state or a political subdivision of the state from assisting an individual in seeking or obtaining an abortion. Allows for the state or a political subdivision to inform an individual of alternatives to an abortion.
Parental rights. Provides that a governmental entity may not substantially burden certain parental rights unless the burden, as applied to the parent and the child, is required to advance a compelling governmental interest and is the least restrictive means of advancing the governmental interest. Prohibits a governmental entity from: (1) advising, directing, or coercing a child to withhold certain information …
Eviction issues. Allows a court to order, upon its own motion, that certain eviction records may not be disclosed. Allows a tenant, in certain circumstances, to file a motion requesting that records related to an eviction action not be disclosed. Allows the court to issue an order without a hearing in certain circumstances. Specifies that a final judgment for the …
Minor access and use of social media. Requires a social media operator to restrict a minor user's viewing of social media without first obtaining verifiable parental consent for the minor user. Defines a "minor user" as an individual who is less than 16 years of age. Allows the attorney general to: (1) bring an action against a social media operator …
Notice of eviction. Requires a landlord to provide notice at least five days before filing an eviction that includes the following: (1) The amount owed. (2) A calculation of late fees. (3) Acceptable methods of payment. (4) The date the landlord intends to file an eviction if charges remain unpaid. Provides methods of written notice. Provides that notice is not …
Age verification for access to social media. Requires a social media operator to restrict a minor user's viewing of social media without first obtaining verifiable parental consent for the minor user. Defines a "minor user" as an individual who is less than 16 years of age. Allows the attorney general to: (1) bring an action against a social media operator …
Zoning overlay districts for solar projects. Provides that after December 31, 2025, a permit authority may not establish in a unit a zoning overlay district in which one or more commercial solar energy projects (CSE projects) will be located unless each underlying zoning district across which the proposed overlay district will extend is zoned for a use that, under the …
Forces defendants to sit in the courtroom and listen while crime victims describe how the crime affected them. No more ducking out during victim impact statements unless there's a genuine safety risk.
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Defines "female", "male", "gender", and "sex" for all Indiana statutes. Provides that the department of correction shall assign an offender, including a delinquent offender, to a facility or program that is based on the offender's sex. States that a local health officer shall mark the sex of an individual as male or female on a birth certificate. Provides that the …
Prior authorization. Sets forth requirements for a utilization review entity that requires prior authorization of a health care service. Prohibits a utilization review entity from requiring prior authorization for the first 12 physical therapy or chiropractic visits of each new …
Abortion inducing drugs. Provides that a person who knowingly or intentionally engages in the use of an abortion inducing drug, including Mifepristone or Misoprostol, on a pregnant woman without the knowledge or consent of the pregnant woman, commits a Level …
Enforcement of restrictions on abortion. Provides the attorney general concurrent jurisdiction with the prosecuting attorney in the prosecution of certain offenses concerning abortion. Allows the attorney general to issue an investigative demand if the attorney general has reasonable cause to …
Abortion reporting and education. Requires the Indiana department of health (state department) to: (1) create a video for practitioners concerning the state's abortion laws and the standard of care for treating pregnant women with life threatening conditions; and (2) publish …
Abortion inducing drugs and abortion reports. Modifies the definitions of "abortion" and "abortion inducing drug". Amends the information required to be reported to the Indiana department of health (state department) concerning an abortion complication. Requires the state department to send …
Shooting ranges. Provides that the maintenance, repair, renovation, modernization, or expansion of buildings, structures, or facilities used in connection with a shooting range, including improvements to safety, security accessibility, or environmental controls, is a continuation of a permitted use and …
Administrative rulemaking. Provides that if the implementation and compliance costs of a proposed rule, provisional rule, or interim rule exceed $100,000 (instead of $1,000,000) over a two year period: (1) the rule cannot be published in the Indiana Register until …
Indiana defense task force funding. Adds the adjutant general of the Indiana National Guard or the adjutant general's designee as a nonvoting member of the Indiana defense task force (task force). Provides that, on or before May 1, 2026, and …
Prohibits manufacturing, distributing, possessing, prescribing, mailing, transporting, delivering, or otherwise providing abortion-inducing drugs to or from anyone in Indiana outside of narrow exceptions. Creates wrongful death lawsuit enforcement mechanism allowing individuals and biological parents to file lawsuits with damages up …
Adds a facility or event that provides entertainment or programming primarily directed toward a child less than 18 years of age to the list of facilities at which a sexually violent predator or an offender against children may not work …
Requires an initiating party that submits a request for independent dispute resolution to provide written notice to the facility not later than three business days after submitting the request. Allows a health carrier to provide notice to an out of …
Provides that, if a contractor or a subcontractor working under the contractor for the provision of a technological product or service is a prohibited person, a qualified entity may enter into the contract if the contractor affirms the contractor and …
Establishes a procedure to prevent certain personal information of a protected judicial individual from being publically available by a public agency. Creates a civil cause of action against a public agency that fails to remove certain personal information of a …
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