By Niki Kelly | Editor-in-Chief
“When you’re the party of the president, you know that the midterm has a chance to be challenging … I always tell our team we’ve got to focus on what we can control and those types of variables, they're outside of our control.” — House Speaker Todd Huston
We have a final look for you at all the major issues facing voters Tuesday. And if you’ve already cast your ballot, sit back and relax.
A new report shows how much costs have soared to care for aging parents.
And I reached out to our amazing former interns for encouraging words on voting.
Thanks for spending your day with us!
The City-County Building in Indianapolis on Oct. 27, 2026. (Photo by Niki Kelly/Indiana Capital Chronicle)
Top matters at stake this Indiana Election Day
By Tom Davies
The final ballots will be cast Tuesday for an Indiana election in which voters are deciding whether Republicans will continue their political dominance in the state.
Democrats are looking for secretary of state candidate Beau Bayh to provide a breakout victory over Republican Max Engling, while the GOP is aiming to extend its streak of winning all statewide elections since 2014.
Signs of a negative national mood toward President Donald Trump have Democrats eyeing the potential of gaining seats in the Legislature and perhaps scoring an upset in a congressional race.
COMMENTARY
Grab your sticker after casting your ballot. (Photo by Nuria Martinez-Keel/Oklahoma Voice)
First-time voting recollections before heading to the polls
By Niki Kelly
Voting is one of the most important duties you have as a citizen, but not everyone takes advantage of the opportunity. Hoosiers especially consistently rank low in turnout nationally.
So, I decided to reach out and ask the Capital Chronicle's former interns to tell us about their first voting experience. Maybe it will remind you of your own or encourage non-voters to get out and cast a ballot. Everyone gets a say in this society, so don't waste your opportunity.
NATIONAL NEWS
Tennessee resident George Raines works on mobility issues with physical therapist Brad Ellis, standing, in Chattanooga, Tenn., in March 2024. A new study details soaring costs for people who care for their older parents and other family members. (Photo by Anna Claire Vollers/Stateline)
Caring for aging parents is getting more expensive
By Anna Claire Vollers
Costs are soaring for people who care for their older parents and other family members, according to a new study.
Out-of-pocket expenses are nearly 60% higher than they were just five years ago for family caregivers, who now spend an average of $11,508 a year on caregiving, according to a report released this week by AARP, a nonprofit that advocates for people aged 50 and older.
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