Former Indiana Democratic Sen. Evan Bayh to Run for Open Senate Seat

WASHINGTON—Former Indiana Democratic Sen. Evan Bayh will run for an open Senate seat in the fall, an official involved in national Democratic politics said, a move that could bolster the party’s chances in a race that had favored Republicans.

Mr. Bayh’s entry into the race will pit him against Rep. Todd Young (R., Ind.), who had been seen as a heavy favorite to win the race. Mr. Young was to challenge former Indiana Democratic Rep. Baron Hill, whom he had already defeated in a 2010 House race. The two men won their respective party primaries in May.

Mr. Bayh’s entry was made possible by a decision by Mr. Hill to withdraw from the race. On Monday, Mr. Hill said in an online posting that he didn’t want to “stand in the way” because “Democrats have a very real chance at winning the Senate seat, especially with a strong nominee who has the money, name identification and resources to win.” For the full article click here 

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