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U.S. Senate

Democratic council member joins race for Indiana's open US Senate seat

Brandon Smith

An Indianapolis City-County Council member is looking to become the Democratic candidate for Indiana’s open U.S. Senate seat in the 2024 election.
Longtime alcohol lobbyist Marc Carmichael is first Democrat to announce U.S. Senate bid

Brandon Smith

Carmichael would face an uphill battle against the likely Republican candidate, U.S. Rep. Jim Banks (R-Columbia City).
Indiana groups call on U.S. Senate to pass pregnant worker accommodations

Justin Hicks

Several political advocacy groups in Indiana are pressing the U.S. Senate to pass the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act. It comes as national unemployment rates for adult women remain slightly higher than men.