All INdiana Politics: May 12, 2024 INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) — On Sunday’s edition of “All INdiana Politics,” News 8 government reporter Garrett Bergquist talks to Senator Mike Braun. Braun talks about his GOP primary win, rivals pledging their support, his next steps, and much more. Later in the show, News 8 anchor Phil Sanchez brings in Jennifer McCormick, a Democratic candidate for governor. McCormick talks about going against Braun, her campaign, fighting for reproductive rights and education, and much more. Last but not least, Sanchez brings in two members of Indiana’s best political team, D ..read more

Braun sets up possible convention fight INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) — A Republican strategist on Friday said convention delegates likely will side with Mike Braun’s pick for lieutenant governor. As part of the panel discussion for Sunday’s edition of All INdiana Politics, Whitley Yates said convention delegates will want a seamless administration. She said they historically have deferred to the Republican nominee’s pick. “I’m going to be honest, I think that it’ll play out in a way where they’re going to support who the nominee chooses and selects because they want not only the governor, but the li ..read more

All INdiana Politics: May 5, 2024 INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) —  On Sunday’s edition of “All INdiana Politics,” News 8’s Garrett Bergquist has an interview with Indiana’s secretary of state in advance of Tuesday’s primary elections. Also, hear a panel discussion with Indiana’s best political team ..read more

INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) — Secretary of State Diego Morales said he wants to ensure poll workers and voters know what to do in case of a legal issue or a physical threat on primary day. In an interview with News 8 for “All INdiana Politics,” Morales said his new “Blow the Whistle” initiative is meant to help poll workers understand their responsibilities and the resources available to them in case of a problem. He said he has met with election officials in all 92 counties to distribute information packets, including color-coded, soccer-style quick reference cards that outline when to contact his of ..read more

All INdiana Politics: April 28, 2024 INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) — On Sunday’s edition of “All INdiana Politics,” News 8 government reporter Garrett Bergquist sits down with Mike Speedy, a state lawmaker running for Congress who said he’s doing so because he’s concerned about the direction the country is taking. Later in the show, Bergquist sits down with Ryan Pfenninger, a Democratic Congressional candidate who said he would back a Medicare for All option and new workforce training in an effort to improve lives. Last but not least, News 8 anchor Phil Sanchez brings in two members of Indiana’s best ..read more

All INdiana Politics: April 21, 2024 INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) — On Sunday’s edition of “All INdiana Politics,” News 8 anchor Phil Sanchez brings in Indiana Governor Eric Holcomb to discuss Holcomb’s trade trip to Brazil and Mexico, progress on several projects, foreign companies, eliminating fentanyl, immigration, Caitlin Clark, and much more. Later in the show, News 8 government reporter Garrett Bergquist sits down with Deborah Pickett, a Democratic candidate for Congress. Pickett discusses running for Congress, her military and research experience, protecting abortion, immigration, overlooked ..read more

All INdiana Politics: April 14, 2024 INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) — On Sunday’s edition of All INdiana Politics, News 8 government reporter Garrett Bergquist sits down with Don Knebel, the leader of ReCenter Indiana. According to the group’s Facebook page, it is a political organization with a “group of concerned citizens alarmed by the divisiveness fracturing our state.” Knebel talks about the group’s campaign, urging Dems to vote in the GOP primary, who the group is backing, and much more. Later in the show, Bergquist sits down with Jamison Carrier, an Indiana candidate for governor and businessma ..read more

State senator runs to succeed Greg Pence INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) — A state senator says he’s running for Congress because he wants to stop that body from disrupting Indiana’s progress. Jeff Raatz, a Republican, has represented Richmond in the state Senate for the past 10 years. He said he’s proud of his work during that time and he wants to prevent federal overreach from interfering with the state’s work. U.S. Rep. Greg Pence in January announced he would not seek another term in Congress. Pence’s district covers east-central Indiana, stretching from southern Marion County to the Ohio state lin ..read more

All Indiana Politics for 3/31 INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) — On Sunday’s edition of All INdiana Politics, News 8’s Phil Sanchez highlights key moments from WISH-TV’s GOP governor candidate debate on Wednesday, including the question: How can the leading Republican candidates for governor claim to be outsiders? Later, News 8 government reporter Garrett Bergquist sits down with Congresswoman Victoria Spartz, who announced she would run for another term just before the filing deadline in February. Spartz tells Bergquist that she went back and forth on the decision, never wanting to be a “lifelong polit ..read more

Spartz explains decision to run again INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) — Congresswoman Victoria Spartz on Friday said she doesn’t believe her primary rivals would serve her constituents’ needs and wishes. Spartz for months in late 2023 indicated she was not interested in running for a third term in Congress. Then, on Feb. 5, less than a week before the filing deadline, she reversed course and announced she would seek another term. In an interview with News 8 for All INdiana Politics, Spartz said she has not been able to accomplish her goals in Congress, particularly with regard to border security and th ..read more