Unlike in other GOP races across the country - including Ohio, which also has a statewide primary on Tuesday - the Indiana legislative contests have focused on state issues, rather than which candidate is closest to former President Donald Trump or has his support. Both sides say the 23 challenges to sitting GOP lawmakers is unusually high in a state where Republicans control all statewide offices and Democrats have scant legislative influence. Now the County Council member from rural northern Indiana is among roughly two dozen “liberty candidates” running in Tuesday’s primary - including challenges to several top-ranking GOP House members and bids for open seats. Kids were required to wear masks in school and some employers mandated workers be vaccinated, prompting protests by angry voters. Then COVID-19 hit, and Sweet says those same legislators who campaigned as conservatives who believe in individual freedom stood by as she was ordered to shut down her dog grooming business.
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) - As a mom and a Christian conservative, Lorissa Sweet found herself increasingly frustrated with Republicans in the Indiana Statehouse who she said were too willing to compromise on such issues as abortion and gun rights.
