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Marion County reports record midterm early voting

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Marion County saw record turnout during early voting in the midterm election, WRTV reported.

Marion County Indiana DeskNov 3, 2026

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DOJ election monitors are coming to Marion County

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The U.S. Department of Justice is sending election monitors to Marion County, a development reported by IndyStar.

Marion County Indiana DeskNov 2, 2026

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Ruling blocks Ballard request for pre-election meeting

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A ruling rejected Ballard’s effort to require a meeting before the election about complaints involving rival candidates.

Marion County Indiana DeskOct 28, 2026

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Judge strikes down part of Indiana law on Union Schools

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A judge has invalidated part of an Indiana law connected to the closing of Union Schools.

Marion County Indiana DeskOct 26, 2026

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Forum to focus on Marion County small claims judges

Housing and development

A public forum is inviting Marion County residents to hear from small claims court judges whose seats are on the ballot.

Marion County Indiana DeskOct 26, 2026

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DOJ to place election monitors in Marion, Lake counties

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The Justice Department plans to send election monitors to Marion and Lake counties during midterm voting.

Marion County Indiana DeskOct 24, 2026

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Marion County board sets procedures for federal agents at polls

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The Marion County Election Board established procedures addressing federal agents at polling places.

Marion County Indiana DeskOct 8, 2026

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Marion County issues poll-worker policy on federal law enforcement

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A new Marion County policy gives poll workers instructions for handling federal law-enforcement activity at polling places.

Marion County Indiana DeskOct 7, 2026

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Amendment asks Indiana voters to rewrite pretrial rules

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A proposed Indiana constitutional amendment would put changes to pretrial detention rules before voters.

Marion County Indiana DeskOct 6, 2026

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Marion County adopts protocol for federal agents at polls

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Marion County has adopted a protocol governing how federal agents are handled if they appear at polling places.

Marion County Indiana DeskOct 2, 2026

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Councilor renews call to remove development commission members

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A councilor is continuing to call for the removal of some Metropolitan Development Commission members.

Marion County Indiana DeskOct 2, 2026

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Indiana expungement filings rose 52% in a decade

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Indiana saw a 52% increase in expungement filings over 10 years, but seeking relief can still require time and money.

Marion County Indiana DeskSep 28, 2026

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Man removed from council meeting files tort claim

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A man removed from an Indianapolis City-County Council meeting has filed a tort claim tied to the incident.

Marion County Indiana DeskSep 22, 2026

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Foust challenges Mears in Marion County prosecutor’s race

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Foust is seeking to unseat Mears in the Marion County prosecutor’s race, WRTV reported.

Marion County Indiana DeskSep 20, 2026

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Marion County sheriff sues state over prison transfers

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The sheriff filed a lawsuit after hundreds of people remained in the Marion County jail while waiting to move to state prison.

Marion County Indiana DeskSep 11, 2026

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Marion County sheriff sues state over prison transfers

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The lawsuit follows a delay that has left hundreds of people in the Marion County jail awaiting transfer to state prison.

Marion County Indiana DeskSep 6, 2026

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Marion County sheriff’s office sues state correction agency

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The sheriff’s office has sued the Indiana Department of Correction, but the legal grounds and requested court action are not identified.

Marion County Indiana DeskSep 5, 2026

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Marion County sheriff sues Indiana correction department

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The sheriff’s office alleges the state correction department repeatedly fails to transfer convicts within the required time.

Marion County Indiana DeskSep 5, 2026