Stories tagged with "challengers"

Burton should face the heat by indystar

Dan Burton should be feeling the pressure by now. In a year when most political analysts think Republicans are on the verge of an electoral rebound in both Indiana and the nation,... – Mar 18, 2010 at 12:00 AM in Editorial

Hamilton prosecutor candidate Wyser hits some bumps in the road by Carrie Ritchie

Brizzi deputy Wyser loses support of GOP leaders and gains 2 competitors The mounting criticism of David Wyser’s campaign finances is complicating his previously clear shot... – Feb 21, 2010 at 1:12 AM in Hamilton County

Wyser losing endorsements in Hamilton Co. by Carrie Ritchie

The mounting criticism of David Wyser’s campaign finances is complicating his previously clear shot at becoming Hamilton County prosecutor. Key Republican leaders have dropped... – Feb 20, 2010 at 12:07 PM in News

Bauer sits in redistricting hot seat by indystar

This year’s session of the Indiana General Assembly, which began with low expectations, could yet become one of the most important in decades in terms of bringing more... – Feb 19, 2010 at 12:00 AM in Editorial

Messer leads Burton rivals in money by indystar

Former lawmaker has raised the most but is well behind the longtime incumbent WASHINGTON — Former state Rep. Luke Messer is in the best financial position among the multiple... – Feb 02, 2010 at 1:40 AM in Politics & Government

Local races generate plenty of interest by indystar

Greenfield It’s official: At least three candidates plan to vie for the Republican nomination this spring for Hancock County prosecutor. Incumbent Dean Dobbins and... – Feb 01, 2010 at 12:00 AM in Marion County

Secretary of state may join GOP race to take on Bayh by Mary Beth Schneider

Only days after one high-profile Republican decided against challenging Sen. Evan Bayh, a second is weighing a run. Secretary of State Todd Rokita, whose second and final term is... – Jan 27, 2010 at 11:00 PM in Politics & Government

GOP puts 3 candidates on prosecutor's ballot by Bill Mccleery

Incumbent is set to face 2 challengers as filings begin for May 4 primary It’s official: At least three candidates plan to vie for the Republican nomination this spring for... – Jan 27, 2010 at 11:00 PM in Greenfield

Ballard has $1M war chest for possible re-election bid by Francesca Jarosz

Mayor Greg Ballard hasn’t said publicly whether he will seek a second term, but campaign finance reports filed Wednesday show that the first-term Republican mayor has more... – Jan 21, 2010 at 1:13 AM in Politics & Government

Approaching elections attract attention by indystar

W ith the arrival of the first candidates in their county clerks’ offices Wednesday morning, the campaign of 2010 has begun. As candidate filings continue during the next... – Jan 21, 2010 at 12:00 AM in Kevin Morgan

Bulldogs find way to pass road tests by David Woods

DETROIT — Down the stretch Sunday, Butler’s Bulldogs missed four free throws and committed a shot-clock violation against Detroit. They were badly outrebounded and... – Jan 11, 2010 at 12:00 AM in Butler

GOP needs to settle on a challenger to Burton in 5th District race by indystar

For a few months, the crowded field in the 5th District Republican primary didn’t seem to hurt the four men taking on incumbent U.S. Rep. Dan Burton. If anything, the roster... – Oct 23, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Matthew Tully

Indiana dollars flow to Burton foes by indystar

Incumbent is ahead in overall fundraising, but 4 rivals get more in big Hoosier donations WASHINGTON — U.S. Rep. Dan Burton is beating his GOP primary rivals in overall... – Oct 17, 2009 at 1:02 AM in Politics & Government

Burton funding edge mostly out-of-state by indystar

WASHINGTON – U.S. Rep. Dan Burton is beating his GOP primary rivals in overall fundraising, but he’s behind in collecting Hoosier dollars. Burton’s four main primary... – Oct 16, 2009 at 12:11 PM in Politics & Government

For Ballard, little fixes may add up by indystar

There’s been a lot of talk recently about the 2011 race for mayor. Democratic challengers are already lining up to take on Mayor Greg Ballard, and the mayor has taken what... – Sep 04, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Matthew Tully

Burton foes count the cash by indystar

The challengers seeking to defeat U.S. Rep. Dan Burton in next May’s Republican primary spent the past three months dialing for dollars and cajoling contributors in order to... – Jul 17, 2009 at 1:00 AM in Matthew Tully

Messer has raised $205K for 2010 race by indystar

Ex-lawmaker leads field of challengers for Burton’s seat WASHINGTON — Former state Rep. Luke Messer so far has raised more money than any of U.S. Rep. Dan... – Jul 16, 2009 at 1:00 AM in Politics & Government

Messer top fundraiser against Burton by indystar

WASHINGTON – Former State Rep. Luke Messer has so far raised more money than any of Rep. Dan Burton’s other challengers, collecting $205,283 this year for the 2010... – Jul 15, 2009 at 10:10 PM in Politics & Government

Power the perfect Penske teammate by Curt Cavin

TORONTO —Will Powershowed Sunday why he’s the perfect third teammate at Team Penske. After qualifying second and suffering a cut tire coming to the initial green flag,... – Jul 13, 2009 at 1:09 AM in Indy Racing League

Greyhounds seek tennis, golf titles by Ted Schultz

The Carmel High School girls tennis team has endured some trying circumstances as it prepares to battle today for a third consecutive Metropolitan Interscholastic Conference... – May 09, 2009 at 1:00 AM in Carmel