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Indianapolis Clowns set to return this spring

The team that walked so that Banana Ball could run is making a big comeback.

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The Indianapolis Clowns are back, and they&#x27;re bringing baseball history with them.Why it matters: The Banana Ball-backed revival of one of the most storied names in American sports will introduce a new generation of fans to the trailblazing blend of baseball and entertainment that blossomed in the Circle City.

Utility regulators call for investigation into affordability

The investigative inquiry next month will be open to the public.

Indiana&#x27;s utility regulators are launching an investigation into the affordability of energy bills charged by the state&#x27;s five largest investor-owned utilities.The big picture: <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Skyrocketing energy costs have burdened" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/indianapolis/2025/10/08/city-county-councilors-wants-city-to-buy-aes-indiana-electric-utility" data-vars-content-id="68747b73-6659-4778-a3d2-4d0c4d4c0ade" data-vars-headline="Utility regulators call for investigation into affordability" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/indianapolis/2025/10/08/city-county-councilors-wants-city-to-buy-aes-indiana-electric-utility" target="_self">Skyrocketing energy costs have burdened</a> Hoosiers for years and policymakers have taken note.

Indiana hemp industry still fighting state and federal bans

Lawmakers are set to make one final attempt to advance a state THC ban as a federal delay faces uncertainty.

The Hoosier hemp industry is up against a last-ditch effort from lawmakers to advance a state THC ban as an Indiana congressman&#x27;s attempt to delay federal restrictions this fall faces an uncertain future.Why it matters: A provision included in the federal spending bill that averted a government shutdown would criminalize certain hemp-derived THC products starting in November — a move industry leaders say could threaten the livelihood of thousands of Hoosiers.Catch up quick: The 2018 Farm Bill legalized hemp and hemp-derived products containing less than 0.3% delta-9 THC by dry weight, a definition that industry groups say created a loophole for intoxicating hemp-derived THC products.<ul><li>Local business owners say the bill <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="would shutter their operations" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/indianapolis/2025/11/25/indiana-thc-ban" data-vars-content-id="9d0e3927-b7df-49be-897b-f706f90b65a1" data-vars-headline="Indiana hemp industry still fighting state and federal bans" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/indianapolis/2025/11/25/indiana-thc-ban" target="_self">would shutter their operations</a>.</li></ul>By the numbers: Hemp-derived cannabinoids in Indiana have had a total economic impact of $1.78 billion, according to research released in October 2023 by Whitney Economics.• The industry comprises hundreds of businesses statewide, employing more than 11,000 workers.The latest: In an effort to align state law with the looming federal ban, Indiana lawmakers introduced Senate Bill 250 to enforce the ban statewide starting in July.<ul><li>SB 250 <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="was effectively killed Monday" data-vars-click-url="https://indianacapitalchronicle.com/2026/02/24/indiana-hemp-drug-ban-early-voting-restrictions-die-at-deadline/" data-vars-content-id="9d0e3927-b7df-49be-897b-f706f90b65a1" data-vars-headline="Indiana hemp industry still fighting state and federal bans" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://indianacapitalchronicle.com/2026/02/24/indiana-hemp-drug-ban-early-voting-restrictions-die-at-deadline/" target="_blank">was effectively killed Monday</a> when House lawmakers declined to call it down ahead of a second reading deadline.</li></ul>Yes, but: Language from that bill is <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="set to be revived" data-vars-click-url="https://www.indystar.com/live-story/news/politics/2026/02/26/live-updates-indiana-general-assembly-chicago-bears-hammond-township-consolidation/88876879007/" data-vars-content-id="9d0e3927-b7df-49be-897b-f706f90b65a1" data-vars-headline="Indiana hemp industry still fighting state and federal bans" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.indystar.com/live-story/news/politics/2026/02/26/live-updates-indiana-general-assembly-chicago-bears-hammond-township-consolidation/88876879007/" target="_blank">set to be revived</a> in <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Senate Bill 144" data-vars-click-url="https://iga.in.gov/legislative/2026/bills/senate/144/details" data-vars-content-id="9d0e3927-b7df-49be-897b-f706f90b65a1" data-vars-headline="Indiana hemp industry still fighting state and federal bans" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://iga.in.gov/legislative/2026/bills/senate/144/details" target="_blank">Senate Bill 144</a>, which would have made it a misdemeanor to sell a product to a minor that contains THC.Zoom out: Standing in the way of November&#x27;s federal THC ban is the <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Hemp Planting Predictability Act" data-vars-click-url="https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-bill/7024" data-vars-content-id="9d0e3927-b7df-49be-897b-f706f90b65a1" data-vars-headline="Indiana hemp industry still fighting state and federal bans" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-bill/7024" target="_blank">Hemp Planting Predictability Act</a>, sponsored by Indiana Republican Rep. Jim Baird.<ul><li>The act would delay the restrictions to November 2028, providing additional time to develop a framework for an industry the <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="U.S. Hemp Roundtable calls" data-vars-click-url="https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/us-hemp-roundtable-welcomes-introduction-of-bipartisan-hemp-planting-predictability-act-hr-7024-302660298.html" data-vars-content-id="9d0e3927-b7df-49be-897b-f706f90b65a1" data-vars-headline="Indiana hemp industry still fighting state and federal bans" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/us-hemp-roundtable-welcomes-introduction-of-bipartisan-hemp-planting-predictability-act-hr-7024-302660298.html" target="_blank">U.S. Hemp Roundtable calls</a> a $28.4 billion economic engine supporting more than 328,000 American jobs.</li><li>Baird said the sudden introduction of the hemp provision disrupted planting decisions made by American hemp farms well in advance, and that &quot;Congress should not have passed such a sweeping policy change that upends a growing industry.&quot;</li><li>The House Agriculture Committee was initially scheduled to take up the measure this week before winter storms interrupted.</li></ul>Reality check: <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Ag Committee chairman Glenn Thompson said" data-vars-click-url="https://rollcall.com/2026/02/13/house-farm-bill-would-set-hemp-testing-pesticide-label-authority/" data-vars-content-id="9d0e3927-b7df-49be-897b-f706f90b65a1" data-vars-headline="Indiana hemp industry still fighting state and federal bans" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://rollcall.com/2026/02/13/house-farm-bill-would-set-hemp-testing-pesticide-label-authority/" target="_blank">Ag Committee chairman Glenn Thompson said</a> the hemp ban falls outside their jurisdiction, making it unlikely that Baird&#x27;s act will receive a vote.<ul><li>The measure is not listed among the <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="stand-alone legislation incorporated into the 2026 Farm Bill" data-vars-click-url="https://agriculture.house.gov/uploadedfiles/ffns26_markerbill_tally-by-title_final.pdf" data-vars-content-id="9d0e3927-b7df-49be-897b-f706f90b65a1" data-vars-headline="Indiana hemp industry still fighting state and federal bans" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://agriculture.house.gov/uploadedfiles/ffns26_markerbill_tally-by-title_final.pdf" target="_blank">stand-alone legislation incorporated into the 2026 Farm Bill</a>, which is slated for a <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="markup on Tuesday" data-vars-click-url="https://agriculture.house.gov/calendar/eventsingle.aspx?EventID=8094" data-vars-content-id="9d0e3927-b7df-49be-897b-f706f90b65a1" data-vars-headline="Indiana hemp industry still fighting state and federal bans" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://agriculture.house.gov/calendar/eventsingle.aspx?EventID=8094" target="_blank">markup on Tuesday</a>.</li><li><a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Baird also expressed doubt" data-vars-click-url="https://rollcall.com/2026/02/13/house-farm-bill-would-set-hemp-testing-pesticide-label-authority/" data-vars-content-id="9d0e3927-b7df-49be-897b-f706f90b65a1" data-vars-headline="Indiana hemp industry still fighting state and federal bans" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://rollcall.com/2026/02/13/house-farm-bill-would-set-hemp-testing-pesticide-label-authority/" target="_blank">Baird also expressed doubt</a> about his ability to attach the legislation to the farm bill.</li></ul>What&#x27;s next: Justin Swanson, president of Midwest Hemp Council, told Axios those who want to see the hemp industry survive should <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="keep making noise" data-vars-click-url="https://www.trythehealthclub.com/pages/savehemp?fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQMMjU2MjgxMDQwNTU4AAGn-73zZhwNRMYF9lodagl7nRIGw_k73DSN2OfpxW8lD1_Piy-CxSqFqBmh4Kc_aem_tMxd6nCoRwMHz71LQ1nppA&amp;utm_content=link_in_bio&amp;utm_medium=social&amp;utm_source=ig" data-vars-content-id="9d0e3927-b7df-49be-897b-f706f90b65a1" data-vars-headline="Indiana hemp industry still fighting state and federal bans" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.trythehealthclub.com/pages/savehemp?fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQMMjU2MjgxMDQwNTU4AAGn-73zZhwNRMYF9lodagl7nRIGw_k73DSN2OfpxW8lD1_Piy-CxSqFqBmh4Kc_aem_tMxd6nCoRwMHz71LQ1nppA&amp;utm_content=link_in_bio&amp;utm_medium=social&amp;utm_source=ig" target="_blank">keep making noise</a>.<ul><li>He credits public input for SB 250&#x27;s rocky path, and he encourages residents to reach out to their congressional representatives to delay the federal ban.</li><li>&quot;This isn&#x27;t an extension for extension&#x27;s sake,&quot; he said. &quot;This is an extension to give Congress time to set up that regulatory structure that meets consumer demand and makes life easier for law enforcement.&quot;</li></ul>Go deeper: <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Taste-testing Sun King&#x27;s THC seltzers" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/indianapolis/2025/11/25/indiana-thc-ban" data-vars-content-id="9d0e3927-b7df-49be-897b-f706f90b65a1" data-vars-headline="Indiana hemp industry still fighting state and federal bans" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/indianapolis/2025/11/25/indiana-thc-ban" target="_self">Taste-testing Sun King&#x27;s THC seltzers</a><ul><li><a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Ending Dry January on a high note with Floral" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/indianapolis/2026/01/27/ending-dry-january-floral" data-vars-content-id="9d0e3927-b7df-49be-897b-f706f90b65a1" data-vars-headline="Indiana hemp industry still fighting state and federal bans" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/indianapolis/2026/01/27/ending-dry-january-floral" target="_self">Ending Dry January on a high note with Floral</a></li></ul>

Deadly semi-truck crashes inspire legislation

The last-minute change was adopted Monday by the Senate.

State and federal officials from Indiana are taking a closer look at the trucking industry after several high-profile deadly crashes involving drivers in the United States illegally.Why it matters: It&#x27;s the latest move from Indiana lawmakers to align state policies and priorities more closely with those of the <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Trump" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/politics-policy/donald-trump" data-vars-content-id="b1564481-eea2-485e-93a6-5fd3f89439a7" data-vars-headline="Deadly semi-truck crashes inspire legislation" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/politics-policy/donald-trump" target="_self">Trump</a> administration, whose broader goal is to <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="push undocumented immigrants" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/2025/06/16/ice-raids-white-collar-immigration" data-vars-content-id="b1564481-eea2-485e-93a6-5fd3f89439a7" data-vars-headline="Deadly semi-truck crashes inspire legislation" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/2025/06/16/ice-raids-white-collar-immigration" target="_self">push undocumented immigrants</a> out of the American workforce and to remove <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="non-proficient English speakers" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/2025/12/10/truck-drivers-license-trump-english-language-requirement" data-vars-content-id="b1564481-eea2-485e-93a6-5fd3f89439a7" data-vars-headline="Deadly semi-truck crashes inspire legislation" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/2025/12/10/truck-drivers-license-trump-english-language-requirement" target="_self">non-proficient English speakers</a> from the road.

Indiana Democrats look for candidates to fill 2026 ballot

If they can flip four House seats, Democrats would break out of the superminority.

Recruiting high-quality candidates and ensuring Hoosier voters have choices on their 2026 ballots are the top priorities for Indiana Democratic Party chair Karen Tallian, she tells Axios.Why it matters: Should Indiana <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="move forward" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/indianapolis/2025/08/12/indiana-redistricting-braun-gop-maps-trump-vance" data-vars-content-id="f466b9a7-47f3-4d36-9d18-c751e0596fe6" data-vars-headline="Indiana Democrats look for candidates to fill 2026 ballot" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/indianapolis/2025/08/12/indiana-redistricting-braun-gop-maps-trump-vance" target="_self">move forward</a> with redrawing its congressional maps, as <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Texas" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/austin/2025/08/20/texas-democrats-redistricting-gerrymandering-trump" data-vars-content-id="f466b9a7-47f3-4d36-9d18-c751e0596fe6" data-vars-headline="Indiana Democrats look for candidates to fill 2026 ballot" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/austin/2025/08/20/texas-democrats-redistricting-gerrymandering-trump" target="_self">Texas</a> and <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="California" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/2025/08/21/california-newsom-redistricting-democrats-texas-republicans" data-vars-content-id="f466b9a7-47f3-4d36-9d18-c751e0596fe6" data-vars-headline="Indiana Democrats look for candidates to fill 2026 ballot" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/2025/08/21/california-newsom-redistricting-democrats-texas-republicans" target="_self">California</a> are currently doing, Democrats don&#x27;t have enough seats to block the action.<ul><li>If they can flip four seats in the House, they&#x27;d be able to break the quorum and stop Republicans from taking unilateral action on contentious issues like redistricting in the future.</li></ul>

Indiana's shifting political winds, in 3 graphics

Indiana moved red, and our analysis shows just how much.

The election&#x27;s red tide crashed into Indiana, erasing the gains made by Democrats in 2020, an exclusive Axios analysis finds.Why it matters: A deeper look at voting trends shows that while Indiana shifted left in 2020, the state shifted back Tuesday, moving even farther right than it was in 2016 when President-elect Trump was first elected.

Indiana Republicans celebrate being first state called for Trump

It's clear who Hoosiers want in the White House.

Indiana was the first state on the board for <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="former President Trump" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/2024/11/05/election-map-2024-presidential-results-harris-trump" data-vars-content-id="d6a503a2-60c6-467d-8988-7f176b684b7e" data-vars-headline="Indiana Republicans celebrate being first state called for Trump" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/2024/11/05/election-map-2024-presidential-results-harris-trump" target="_self">former President Trump</a> Tuesday night, awarding him his first 11 electoral college votes in the race for 270 and the presidency.The big picture: <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Trump" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/politics-policy/donald-trump" data-vars-content-id="d6a503a2-60c6-467d-8988-7f176b684b7e" data-vars-headline="Indiana Republicans celebrate being first state called for Trump" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/politics-policy/donald-trump" target="_self">Trump</a> will be the 47th U.S. president, the Associated Press projected on Wednesday, marking the culmination of a divisive <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="campaign" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/politics-policy/us-presidential-house-senate-elections" data-vars-content-id="d6a503a2-60c6-467d-8988-7f176b684b7e" data-vars-headline="Indiana Republicans celebrate being first state called for Trump" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/politics-policy/us-presidential-house-senate-elections" target="_self">campaign</a> and cementing himself as one of the most significant political figures in U.S. history.<ul><li>Trump&#x27;s victory was buoyed by strong performances across several key battleground states, including North Carolina, Georgia, Pennsylvania and Wisconsin.</li></ul>

Republican Jim Banks helps GOP maintain Indiana's congressional seats

Banks won the U.S. Senate seat and Republicans maintained seven of the state's nine U.S. House seats.

Republicans continued their domination in congressional races led by Rep. Jim Banks, <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="who won Indiana&#x27;s open U.S. Senate seat by 20 points." data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/indianapolis/2024/11/06/republican-jim-banks-wins-indianas-us-senate-race" data-vars-content-id="6179d301-5778-4941-8d88-16a791a447f3" data-vars-headline="Republican Jim Banks helps GOP maintain Indiana&#x27;s congressional seats" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/indianapolis/2024/11/06/republican-jim-banks-wins-indianas-us-senate-race" target="_self">who won Indiana&#x27;s open U.S. Senate seat by 20 points.</a>Driving the news: Banks had 59% of the vote at 6am Wednesday, with 88% of the state reporting, to beat Democrat Valerie McCray.<ul><li>Republicans also maintained seven of the state&#x27;s nine U.S. House seats.</li></ul>

Indiana Republicans sweep statewide races

Republican control of the Hoosier state was cemented Tuesday night.

Republicans cemented their control of <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Indiana politics" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/indianapolis/2024/11/05/indiana-on-election-day-live-results" data-vars-content-id="c8b69604-93ff-4a2e-a8d5-e65f69a3171d" data-vars-headline="Indiana Republicans sweep statewide races" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/indianapolis/2024/11/05/indiana-on-election-day-live-results" target="_self">Indiana politics</a> on Tuesday night.Why it matters: The slate of <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Mike Braun" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/indianapolis/2024/11/06/republican-mike-braun-wins-indiana-governors-race" data-vars-content-id="c8b69604-93ff-4a2e-a8d5-e65f69a3171d" data-vars-headline="Indiana Republicans sweep statewide races" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/indianapolis/2024/11/06/republican-mike-braun-wins-indiana-governors-race" target="_self">Mike Braun</a>, Micah Beckwith and <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Todd Rokita" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/indianapolis/2024/11/06/republican-todd-rokita-wins-attorney-general" data-vars-content-id="c8b69604-93ff-4a2e-a8d5-e65f69a3171d" data-vars-headline="Indiana Republicans sweep statewide races" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/indianapolis/2024/11/06/republican-todd-rokita-wins-attorney-general" target="_self">Todd Rokita</a> almost certainly drives Indiana policy further to the right as the state begins its third decade of Republican rule.

Republican Todd Rokita wins reelection for attorney general

Rokita is expected to continue to use the office to push on hot-button issues.

Republican Todd Rokita has been <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="reelected attorney general" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/indianapolis/2024/11/05/indiana-on-election-day-live-results" data-vars-content-id="6f295c2d-f0b7-46b8-9087-49613bb2056b" data-vars-headline="Republican Todd Rokita wins reelection for attorney general" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/indianapolis/2024/11/05/indiana-on-election-day-live-results" target="_self">reelected attorney general</a>, according to the Associated Press.Why it matters: Rokita fought off a challenge from Democrat Destiny Wells, ensuring another four years of courting controversy while in office.

Republican Jim Banks wins Indiana's U.S. Senate race

Banks is a rising star in Trump's Republican Party.

Republican Jim Banks has won the race for Indiana&#x27;s <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="open U.S. Senate seat" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/indianapolis/2024/11/05/indiana-senate-2024-live-results" data-vars-content-id="e6c81e8d-2ee1-43ca-b0bb-74646c946f89" data-vars-headline="Republican Jim Banks wins Indiana&#x27;s U.S. Senate race" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/indianapolis/2024/11/05/indiana-senate-2024-live-results" target="_self">open U.S. Senate seat</a>, the Associated Press reports.Why it matters: Banks is a rising conservative voice in former President Trump&#x27;s Republican Party and his victory in the open race keeps the seat for Republicans fighting for control of Congress.

Republican Mike Braun wins Indiana governor's race

He begins the third decade of Republican rule.

<a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Republican Mike Braun" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/indianapolis/2024/05/08/election-2024-mike-braun-indiana-republican-governor-primary-new-conservative-era" data-vars-content-id="a10b8c7c-f78f-411a-9170-f5e41ecf60c4" data-vars-headline="Republican Mike Braun wins Indiana governor&#x27;s race" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/indianapolis/2024/05/08/election-2024-mike-braun-indiana-republican-governor-primary-new-conservative-era" target="_self">Republican Mike Braun</a> has fended off challenges from the left and right to win the Indiana governor&#x27;s race, the Associated Press reports.Why it matters: Braun&#x27;s victory begins the third decade of Republican rule in Indiana and installs controversial figure Micah Beckwith in the lieutenant governor&#x27;s office.

Take a ballot selfie, but don't wear candidate swag to the polls and more Indiana voting rules

You know the candidates. Now, know the rules.

<a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="It&#x27;s Election Day" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/indianapolis/2024/10/08/indiana-election-2024-voter-guide" data-vars-content-id="db50b2b8-5fa8-4b4b-857d-69fc24169d30" data-vars-headline="Take a ballot selfie, but don&#x27;t wear candidate swag to the polls and more Indiana voting rules" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/indianapolis/2024/10/08/indiana-election-2024-voter-guide" target="_self">It&#x27;s Election Day</a>. You know about the candidates and polls are open. Now, make sure you know the rules so you can have a smooth voting process.Driving the news: We checked on what is — and isn&#x27;t — allowed at the polls.<ul><li>Have an issue at the polls? Call the election protection hotline at 866-OUR-VOTE.</li></ul>

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