.@RonAlting says he will resign from office following allegations of shoplifting. His name will remain on the ballot. If he wins, he says his successor will be chosen through his party’s vacancy process. @FOX59 | @CBS4Indy

Knox County Clerk David Shelton announces intention to work with @BeauBayh to audit the Indiana Secretary of State’s Office if Bayh wins: “I care deeply about the proper use of taxpayer resources in our state. The apparent lack of regard for any ethics in this office has troubled me for years. I remain a proud Republican, and this is not an endorsement of Beau’s campaign, but I welcome his commitment to conducting an independent audit of this office. If the Republican candidate would commit to the same pledge, I would be happy to join him in the effort.” @FOX59 | @CBS4Indy

.@BeauBayh announces intention to partner with Knox County Clerk David Shelton to help audit the Indiana Secretary of State’s Office if he wins: “Since the day we launched this campaign, I have made a clear promise to Hoosiers - I will conduct an independent audit of the Secretary of State’s office to ensure taxpayer dollars are spent responsibly. “Hoosiers deserve answers about the spending under the current Secretary, including luxury SUVs, hiring relatives, millions of dollars in no-bid contracts awarded to campaign donors, and unexplained foreign travel. That is why, before Election Day, I want Hoosiers to know exactly how I intend to deliver on this promise. “Today, I am announcing that I plan to work with Republican Knox County Clerk, David Shelton, to oversee this effort. David will assist in developing requests for proposals, reviewing bids and findings, and recommending next steps to address potential wasteful spending. “David is the right person for this job because, as a proud Republican, he raised concerns about the misuse of taxpayer resources in the Secretary of State’s office before it became politically expedient. His willingness to advocate for the taxpayer in the face of partisan pressure is exactly the kind of leadership Hoosiers deserve. “This audit must be independent, transparent, and guided by facts, not politics. Bringing a respected Republican into this process sends a clear message - protecting Hoosier taxpayers is not a partisan issue.” @FOX59 | @CBS4Indy

.@GregforIndiana campaign responds to David Shelton filing an amicus brief in Ballard’s lawsuit against the Indiana Election Commission: “Mr. Shelton and I are both asking for the same thing - the Indiana Election Commission to do its job. The Commission has a duty assigned by law to decide campaign finance complaints - and the clock is running out to do that before the election. Early voting has already begun and voters deserve to have the information about whether the candidates on the ballot are in violation of the law or in compliance.” @FOX59 | @CBS4Indy

BREAKING: A hearing in the @GregforIndiana campaign lawsuit against the Indiana Election Commission is scheduled for 11:30am on Friday.

BREAKING: @BeauBayh campaign responds to tentative lawsuit from the @MaxForIndiana campaign: “Max Engling has been lying about Beau’s positions, voting record, and his family for weeks. "What's true is it is reckless for Max to drive 87 in a 60mph zone. It is reckless of Max to throw things from an overpass at moving cars. It is reckless of Max to be found guilty of speeding in a construction zone and then double down on the behavior. It is reckless of Max to fail to show up to court and have his license suspended. "His driving is reckless. His behavior is reckless. His threats of frivolous lawsuits are reckless. This ad is accurate." @FOX59 | @CBS4Indy