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The Cook County Board of Commissioners meets in the County Board room on Oct. 5, 2023. (Trent Sprague/baiduhai)

Appointed Democrat Kisha McCaskill faces Republican Richard Nolan in Cook County Board 5th District

By Evy Lewis

October 9, 2026 at 12:04 p.m.

Democrat Kisha McCaskill, appointed last year in Cook County's 5th Dist, faces Republican Richard Nolan...

The Will County sheriff's office (Daily Southtown file photo)

Will County sheriff candidates discuss Flock cameras, SAFE-T Act

By Michelle Mullins

October 9, 2026 at 11:19 a.m.

Republican James “Jim” Reilly faces Democrat Patrick Jones for Will County sheriff, and both candidates...

A supporter holds a sign for Democratic candidate for Texas governor Gina Hinojosa while she speaks during a rally, Saturday, July 18, 2026, in Lubbock, Texas. (AP Photo/Justin Rex)

Democrats could win majority of governor’s offices for first time in 16 years

By Kevin Hardy

October 8, 2026 at 4:59 p.m.

As the political prospects for Republicans worsen ahead of November’s midterm elections, the GOP is...

Portage Mayor Austin Bonta speaks during his State of the City address at Woodland Park on Wednesday, Nov. 19, 2025. He has announced he's seeking a second termin office. (Kyle Telechan/for the Post-Tribune)

Portage Mayor Austin Bonta announces 2027 re-election bid

By Doug Ross

May 10, 2026 at 11:30 a.m.

Mayor Austin Bonta has made it official. He’s running for re-election next year.

Voters arrive to the Woodland Park poll location on primary election day in Portage on Tuesday, May 5, 2026. (Kyle Telechan/for the Post-Tribune)

Republican, Democrat chairs reflect on Porter County primary

By Doug Ross

May 9, 2026 at 2:47 p.m.

Now that the primary election is behind them, November looks a lot closer to candidates...

Plaintiffs former Hobart Township employees Kendra Krebs, on left, and Dianna Brooks, listen during a news conference concerning their federal lawsuit against Hobart Township Trustee Fred Williams on Wednesday, March 25, 2026. Williams lost in the primary to Ericka McCauley. (Kyle Telechan/for the Post-Tribune)

Raucous races leave women in position to lead trustee offices in Hobart, Ross townships

By Carole Carlson

May 9, 2026 at 1:07 p.m.

The women who unseated Democratic incumbent trustees in Hobart and Ross townships have never held...

The Indiana Statehouse, as seen on January 4, 2021. (Michael Gard/Post-Tribune)

Experts say Dan Dernulc and Rick Niemeyer lost reelection due to endorsements and ads

By Alexandra Kukulka

May 9, 2026 at 8:00 a.m.

Experts say the Indiana Senate redistricting vote was the number one issue driving Trump to...

Rep. Justin J. Pearson, D-Memphis, speaks during a rally after a special session of the state legislature to redraw U.S. Congressional voting maps Thursday, May 7, 2026, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/George Walker IV)

Alabama lawmakers pass plan for new US House primary if courts allow different districts

By Associated Press

May 8, 2026 at 6:43 p.m.

A national redistricting battle over U.S. House seats swung toward Republicans on Friday, as a...

A person votes in the Virginia redistricting referendum at Lake Braddock Secondary School, Tuesday, April 21, 2026, in Burke, Va. (AP Photo/Julia Demaree Nikhinson)

Virginia Supreme Court strikes down Democrats’ redrawn US House maps, giving Republicans a win

By David A. Lieb

May 8, 2026 at 4:20 p.m.

The Virginia Supreme Court on Friday struck down a voter-approved Democratic congressional redistricting plan, delivering...

Jerry Williams, a Major with the Indiana State Police, speaks during a forum held by the Miller Citizen's Corporation on Wednesday, March 4, 2026, for Lake County sheriff candidates. Williams led the Democratic nomination Tuesday. (Kyle Telechan/for the Post-Tribune)

Lake County Sheriff Democratic primary: ISP Major Williams claims victory, other candidates concede

By Alexandra Kukulka

May 7, 2026 at 9:14 a.m.

Indiana State Police Major Jerry Williams led the Democratic nomination Tuesday for Lake County Sheriff...

At left, Trevor De Vries. At right, James "Jay" Starkey. (Photos provided by Trevor De Vries and James "Jay" Starkey)

Indiana State Senate primaries: Trevor De Vries and Jim Starkey topple Dan Dernulc and Rick Niemeyer

By Maya Wilkins

May 6, 2026 at 3:08 p.m.

Incumbent State Senators Dan Dernulc and Rick Niemeyer appear headed for defeat after Tuesday's Republican...

The Porter County Administration Building, 155 Indiana Ave., in Valparaiso.

Porter County Council District 4 race: Incumbent Andy Vasquez running behind Craig Kenworthy

By Shelley Jones

May 6, 2026 at 2:47 p.m.

Porter County District 4 Councilman Andy Vasquez was behind Porter County Plan Commission member Craig...

Porter County Commissioner Barb Regnitz is congratulated by Porter County prosecutor candidate Andrew Bennett, who will face incumbent Gary Germann in November, during the Porter County Republican watch party in downtown Valparaiso, Indiana, Tuesday, May 5, 2026. Regnitz will face Democrat Frank Mrvan for the US First Congressional District seat during the general election. (Andy Lavalley/for the Post-Tribune)

Porter County prosecutor race: Andrew Bennett likely Republican choice to face incumbent in November

By Shelley Jones

May 6, 2026 at 2:54 p.m.

Andrew Bennett, a former Porter County deputy prosecutor, will face Democrat incumbent Gary Germann on...