A former national security aide to President Barack Obama says he’ll run for Congress in southern Indiana’s 9th District. Retired Brigadier Gen. Jonathan D. George will try to retake the seat for Democrats. Republican Todd Young ousted Democrat Baron Hill in the GOP’s 2010 sweep of the House. George is a former top Air Force… Continue reading Retired Air Force General To Seek Indiana Congressional Seat
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Young Wins Close GOP Primary
By Rick Howlett/Gabe Bullard Orange County deputy prosecutor Todd Young held off a strong showing by Columbus real estate investor Travis Hankins to win the Republican primary for Indiana’s 9th District U.S. House seat, according Associated Press returns. With all but one precinct reporting, Young had 34 percent of the vote, Hankins had 32 percent,… Continue reading Young Wins Close GOP Primary
Familiar Names Vying For S. Indiana Congressional Seat
Democratic incumbent Baron Hill and Republican challenger Mike Sodrel are the ballot for the fourth straight time. Libertarian Eric Schansberg is running for the office for the second time.