Jerry Williams was greeted with roaring applause as he walked into a packed celebration at the Dean and Barbara White Community Center shortly before 10 p.m. Tuesday to celebrate his Democratic primary victory in the Lake County sheriff’s race. As dozens of supporters cheered, Williams moved through the crowd smiling, moving closer to a November […]
Frank Mrvan
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How to Vote in Gary and Lake County on Election Day
Election day in Gary is this Tuesday, May 5 when residents head to the polls to select their candidates in the primary election. This guide breaks down key races, offices on the ballot, and what to know before you vote. Where do I vote in Gary and Lake County? Nearly 30 polling sites will be […]
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Indiana Redistricting Plan Could Leave Gary Residents Without a Voice in Congress
For nearly a century, voters in Gary have helped choose who represents Northwest Indiana in Congress. Under a proposed redistricting map now moving through the Statehouse, that influence would be diluted across a far larger, nine-county district. The proposed congressional map advanced by Indiana House Republicans would dismantle Northwest Indiana’s current district and disperse Gary’s […]
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House Passes Redistricting Plan That Dilutes Black Votes in Gary
After months of partisan standoff, public outcry and pressure from the White House, the Indiana House of Representatives voted 57-41 on Friday to pass House Bill 1032, a congressional map that could reshape the state’s political landscape for decades. Frustration and discontent echoed through the Indiana Statehouse as hundreds of Hoosiers crowded outside the House […]
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After Backing Off, Indiana GOP Expected to Reopen Congressional Redistricting Fight
Indiana lawmakers will return to the Statehouse on Dec. 1 for a rare early start to the 2026 legislative session, where Republicans are expected to revive a proposal to redraw the state’s congressional map mid-decade in a move Democrats say will destabilize elections and undermine representation in Northwest Indiana. The announcement from House Speaker Todd […]
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White House Pressure Fails as Indiana Lawmakers Reject Early Redistricting Push
Gary’s political representation is safe for now after Indiana lawmakers shelved a proposal to redraw the state’s congressional maps, a change that could have reshaped Northwest Indiana’s Democratic-leaning 1st District. Senate Republicans backed away from the plan last week despite months of pressure from the president, vice president and, more recently, Indiana Gov. Mike Braun. […]
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Braun Calls Lawmakers Back for Session that Could Alter Gary’s Political Future
Gov. Mike Braun on Monday called a special legislative session to consider redrawing Indiana’s congressional map, setting up a potential political fight that could alter the balance of political power in Northwest Indiana and reshape the state’s electoral balance for years to come. The session, scheduled to begin next week, is being called to “protect […]
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‘Just The Beginning’: Gary Breaks Ground on $60 Million FedEx Distribution Center
Less than six months after announcing its arrival during his State of the City address, Mayor Eddie Melton christened what will become Gary’s new FedEx distribution center. Thursday’s groundbreaking ceremony at 1 Buffington Harbor, which took place even as crews were at work on the 317,000-square foot facility, was attended by officials from every level […]
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How New Congressional Maps May Reshape Gary’s Political Future
Every 10 years, congressional maps that decide who holds power in Congress are redrawn. This year, however, talk of an early redistricting threatens to shift that balance. After a heavily publicized visit to Indiana earlier this month by Vice President JD Vance, who discussed redistricting with Indiana Gov. Mike Braun, Indiana Republicans traveled this week […]
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Vice President Vance’s Visit to Indiana Sparks Debate Over Redistricting
Vice President JD Vance’s visit to Indiana last week reignited a partisan clash over redistricting, with Republican leaders welcoming his support for the effort and Democrats accusing the GOP of trying to undermine voting rights. The visit, which included discussions on redistricting with Gov. Mike Braun and state lawmakers, drew swift criticism from Indiana Democrats, […]