It's Election Day in Indiana. This blog provides updates on the latest results, issues that voters have encountered across Central Indiana and key races with state and national implications.
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11:00 p.m.
READ | Democrats take control of the US House
While Tuesday's election wasn't quite the "Blue Wave" that Democrats had hoped for, the Democratic Party is projected to have a majority of seats in the US House once the new Congress is seated in January.
10:40 p.m.
Republicans will keep control of the Senate. The outcome represents a significant victory for the GOP and President Donald Trump.
READ | Republicans retain control of the Senate.
10:17 p.m.
The Marion County Election Board has voted to suspend the counting of absentee ballots until 10 a.m. Wednesday.
The Marion County Election Board unanimously voted to suspend the counting of absentee ballots. There are approximately 50,000 absentee ballots that have yet to be counted. The Election Board will resume counting absentee ballots at 10:00 AM on Wednesday, November 7.
10:08 p.m.
Voters in Noblesville have approved a $50 million school safety referendum that will nearly double taxes for the average homeowner.
READ | $50M Noblesville school safety referendum passes
9:37 p.m.
Vice President Mike Pence congratulates Hoosiers on electing Mike Braun as the state's next Senator.
Good work Indiana on electing @Braun4Indiana as the next Senator from the Hoosier state! Mike Braun will make us proud in Washington & will FIGHT for @RealDonaldTrump’s #MAGA agenda. I look forward to working with him! https://t.co/H33ryiDS0e
— Mike Pence (@mike_pence) November 7, 2018
9:30 p.m.
Rep. Trey Hollingsworth wins re-election in Indiana's 9th Congressional District.
READ | Hollingsworth defeatschallengerin 9th District
9:20 p.m.
READ | Voters approve IPS tax referendums
9:00 p.m.
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8:50 p.m.
ABC News is projecting that Mike Braun will defeat incumbent Joe Donnelly for Indiana's U.S. Senate race.
READ | Braun projected to defeat Donnelly for U.S. Senate
8:41 p.m.
Vice President Mike Pence congratulates his older brother, Greg Pence, on his win in Indiana's 6th Congressional District.
Congrats to my brother @GregPenceIN on being elected to serve in the US Congress. Greg served our country admirably in uniform & will do the same in Washington DC. I am so proud & look forward to working w/ him to advance @RealDonaldTrump’s agenda for America & the Hoosier State!
— Mike Pence (@mike_pence) November 7, 2018
8:20 p.m.
The Associated Press is projecting that Andre Carson will win re-election in the 7th Congressional District.
READ | Andre Carson wins re-election in 7th District
8:05 p.m.
Greg Pence delivers his victory speech.
READ | Greg Pence wins brother's old seat in 6th District
Happening right now: @GregPenceIN giving his victory speech. He says his brother @VP just called to congratulate him. He is the next representative for Congressional District 6. @rtv6 pic.twitter.com/EFxTQYJ7Ro
— Nicole Griffin-RTV6 (@NicoleGriffinTV) November 7, 2018
Happening right now @GregPenceIN continues his victory speech. @rtv6 pic.twitter.com/DNh7xDidv7
— Nicole Griffin-RTV6 (@NicoleGriffinTV) November 7, 2018
7:55 p.m.
ABC News is calling the 6th District race for Greg Pence.
You can also follow our reporters Nicole Griffin, Stephanie Wade and Kara Kenney out in the field as they cover the latest on tonight's results.
7:35 p.m.
Update: Another announcement made at the Republican HQ in Columbus where we are waiting to hear from Congressional District 6 candidate Greg Pence. Results are in from 7 of 18 polling locations and Pence has 55% of the votes. No speech yet. @rtv6 pic.twitter.com/STRnxsdNtq
— Nicole Griffin-RTV6 (@NicoleGriffinTV) November 7, 2018
7:15 p.m.
With only 6 percent of precincts reporting, Republican Mike Braun is leading in the race for the U.S. Senate seat.
7PM UPDATE: People are still waiting to vote tonight in Johnson County after servers were down this morning, causing 2-3 hour wait lines, not allowing anyone to vote at one point. Some are frustrated the election board opted to not extend voting hours @rtv6 pic.twitter.com/wXwA2xlrMV
— Stephanie Wade (@stephmwade) November 7, 2018
READ | Exit Polls: Most Voters Feel Good About the Economy
6:42 p.m.
We are live at @indgop HQ with the latest on the Braun/Donnelly race for Senate. @AStarrantino @MarcMullins1 @RafaelOnTV and I have you covered on @rtv6 pic.twitter.com/d84kayOCTA
— Kara Kenney (@KaraKenney6) November 6, 2018
Voters & supporters are anxiously waiting for results at the Republican Headquarters in Columbus, IN. pic.twitter.com/wQa5pcc3dL
— Nicole Griffin-RTV6 (@NicoleGriffinTV) November 6, 2018
5:54 p.m.
Monroe County has been granted a voting hour extension through 7 p.m. Nicole Browne, Monroe County Clerk, says a judge granted the one-hour extension and anyone in line at closing time will have a chance to vote.
Browne says, "There were several, larger polling sites of which I am aware that required more ballots and we have numerous couriers delivering ballots as we speak. Please encourage any and all voters who are waiting to please remain. Anyone who is in line when the polls close will get to vote."
5:40 p.m.
Monroe County Clerk has requested an extension of voting hours due to a ballot shortage problem. The extension has not yet been confirmed.
4 p.m.
Issues with checking in voters caused long voting delays in Johnson County and across Indiana on Tuesday. The issues started in Johnson County around 10 a.m. and the election equipment company, ES&S released a statement around 3:30 p.m. that the issue had been resolved.
PHOTOS | Long lines and no lines when voting across Indiana
Several voters were turned away in Johnson County after waiting nearly three hours in line to vote earlier in the day. The election board says it will not seek to extend voting hours because of the issue.
READ MORE | Johnson Co. election server issue causes voter issues
Johnson County Election Board officials discuss the issue below.
NATIONAL ELECTION COVERAGE | Republicans retain control of the Senate | Democrats take control of the US House | Exit Polls: Most Voters Feel Good About the Economy
INDIANA RACES | Hollingsworth defeatschallengerin 9th District | Braun projected to defeat Donnelly for U.S. Senate | Andre Carson wins re-election in 7th District | Greg Pence wins brother's old seat in 6th District | Indiana Election 2018 Results | Johnson Co. election server issue causes voter issues | $50M Noblesville school safety referendum passes | Voters approve IPS tax referendums
