After days of hourslong budget hearings at City Hall, Gary Common Council Vice President Lori Latham had seen and heard enough. Throughout the week, department head after department head took to the podium in the council chambers, some with requests for additional funding, until she emphatically addressed the elephant in the room — the city’s […]
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Early Voting Kicks Off in Indiana: Gary Sees Long Lines and High Enthusiasm
Early voting kicked off in Indiana on Tuesday with a surge of eager voters at Gary’s sole polling site, the Gary Public Library on Fifth Avenue. Within the first hour of the 9 a.m. opening, a line of voters had already stretched out the door. “It’s time to vote!” exclaimed Ken Britt as he hoisted […]
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It’s the Last Day to Register to Vote in Indiana. Here’s What You Need To Know.
Today, Oct. 7, is the final day for Hoosiers to register to vote. As Election Day approaches, here’s what you need to know to ensure you’re ready to cast your ballot. How to register to vote The fastest way to register to vote in Indiana is via www.indianavoters.com. The application must be completed by 11:59 […]
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Gary Opens Indiana’s First Harris/Walz Campaign Office
A festive energy swept through Gary, as hundreds gathered Thursday to celebrate the opening of the first Kamala Harris and Tim Walz campaign headquarters in Indiana. Outside the office along Gary’s main thoroughfare, a large Harris and Walz banner stretched across the building, while colorful balloons floated above the bustling crowd. Supporters in campaign shirts […]
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Indiana Voter Registration Numbers Questioned by Advocacy Groups
This story was originally published by the Indiana Citizen. Indiana Secretary of State Diego Morales’ claim that more than 90% of eligible Hoosiers are registered to vote in the November election is being questioned by voter advocacy groups. In a press release issued last week, Morales said that more than 4.7 million Hoosiers – 90.7% […]
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Fact-Checks, Laughter, and Groans Mark an Eventful Presidential Debate Watch Party
The anticipation was palpable as the lights dimmed just after 8 p.m. Tuesday in Indiana University Northwest’s Raintree Hall. Dozens of Gary residents filled the lecture hall, eyes fixed on the screen for the first presidential debate between Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump. In her first-ever debate as a presidential nominee, […]
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Kamala Harris’ Presidential Ambitions Spark Gary Women Into Action
Gary native Tearanie Chinn joined more than 40,000 women on a Zoom call Sunday organized by a group called Win With Black Women to support the cause of electing the first woman to the White House. “The energy was electrifying,” Chinn told Capital B Gary about the call, which raised more than $1.5 million while […]
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President Biden Ends Reelection Bid; Indiana Democratic Chair Urges Support for Harris
President Joe Biden announced on Sunday that he is dropping out of the 2024 presidential race, leaving the Democratic Party scrambling for a new nominee just months before the election. Shortly after announcing his withdrawal, Biden endorsed Vice President Kamala Harris as the candidate to run against Trump in November. “Today, I want to offer […]
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Biden Steps Aside, Makes Way for Harris
President Joe Biden announced on Sunday that he’s dropping out of his reelection contest and is endorsing Vice President Kamala Harris as his replacement at the top of the ticket. “My very first decision as the party nominee in 2020 was to pick Kamala Harris as my Vice President. And it’s been the best decision […]
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Gary’s Voter Turnout Continues to Decline: Residents Explain Their Absence at the Polls
As DeMondre Velez surveyed the County Market parking lot from his security post, the 24-year-old candidly shared why he skipped the polls in the most recent election. “I didn’t know what was going on for real,” he admitted. Velez represents a growing trend among local Gary residents: a disconnection from the political process. Voter turnout […]