IndyStar will host a live election show as polls close across most of Indiana on May 5, analyzing the state’s most fascinating races and hosting a conversation between special guests.
During the event, IndyStar staff will break down an unprecedented year for a midterm primary election, including historic Democratic enthusiasm and an expensive proxy fight between Make America Great Again loyalists and the Indiana GOP senators who scorned them. IndyStar staff will also be joined by Whitley Yates, a frequent political commentator and former director of diversity and engagement for the Indiana Republican Party, and Brandon Sakbun, Democratic mayor of Terre Haute.
The 6 p.m. show will begin with background on some of the races to watch, including a hotly contested race for Congressman André Carson’s seat and an array of President Donald Trump-endorsed races, from Statehouse reporter Kayla Dwyer, breaking politics reporter Marissa Meador and city hall reporter Jordan Smith. Next, Yates, Sakbun and IndyStar opinion editors James Briggs and Jacob Stewart will share their takes on the races. IndyStar government and politics editor Kaitlin Lange will host.
The team will also share early election results as they start to roll in across the state.
To tune in at 6 p.m. May 5, watch at the IndyStar website, Facebook or on our YouTube page.
What else to expect from IndyStar’s election coverage
Ahead of election day you can find our complete voter guide online, plus plenty of stories analyzing the most interesting races, breaking down who is financing these elections and detailing who the candidates are.
On election night, IndyStar will share live election results for local contested races in Marion County and the surrounding counties, as well as results for contested congressional and Statehouse races.
Contact breaking politics reporter Marissa Meador at mmeador@indystar.com or find her on X at @marissa_meador.
This article originally appeared on Indianapolis Star: Join IndyStar journalists, pundits for live election night show. How to watch
Reporting by Marissa Meador, Indianapolis Star / Indianapolis Star
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