A Democratic candidate for the Indiana State Senate has reportedly been arrested after allegedly canvassing a neighborhood while under the influence of cocaine. Andrew Dezelan was arrested Sunday on charges of cocaine possession and resisting law enforcement after knocking on doors in a Fishers neighborhood, according to reports. A probable cause affidavit filed in Hamilton County Court said a police officer approached Dezelan around 8 p.m. local time after responding to a resident’s complaint about someone soliciting in the area, the Daily Caller reported.
Police later took Dezelan to the ground and handcuffed him after a
The officer approached Dezelan’s vehicle and questioned him about the difference between canvassing and soliciting, according to reports. Dezelan, 38, told the officer that a member of the homeowners association had given him permission to canvass in the neighborhood. Authorities said Dezelan was speaking rapidly, sweating, and had pinpoint pupils. When the officer asked him to step out of the vehicle so he could be detained, Dezelan allegedly put the car in reverse before eventually complying.
Police later took Dezelan to the ground and handcuffed him after a brief struggle. A search of the vehicle reportedly uncovered a small plastic bag containing powder that field-tested positive for cocaine, WRTV reported on Tuesday. Dezelan served as the policy director for the Indiana Senate Democratic Caucus for 11 years, according to his campaign website. He decided to run for elected office “because he understands the real challenges facing small business owners and retirees navigating Medicare,” per his bio.
There are presently three Democratic candidates and three GOP candidates competing in the Indiana Senate District 31 race, WFYI reported earlier this month.
In addition to Abughazaleh, AIPAC also targeted several
Far-left Democrat candidates have not had an easy time of it this year in terms of winning primary elections. Democratic candidates associated with the far-left “Squad” in DC lost all six Illinois House primary races in March, dealing a significant blow to their hopes of taking control of the party after the November midterms. “Being endorsed by @BernieSanders, @RoKhanna, @justicedems and @sunrisemvmt was a kiss of death in Illinois,” the American Israel Public Affairs Committee (AIPAC) cheered on X as the results were tallied. “Democratic voters rejected their extreme anti-Israel candidates, instead choosing mainstream candidates. AIPAC is proud to help defeat six would-be Squad members tonight!”
“Perhaps the most significant defeat for the far left was influencer Kat Abughazaleh’s loss to Evanston Mayor Daniel Biss in the 9th Congressional District. Biss and Abughazaleh held many identical stances, such as wanting to abolish Immigration and Customs Enforcement and endorsing a single-payer health care system,” the New York Post reported, adding: “Biss was also backed by Congressional Progressive Caucus Chairman Greg Casar (D-Texas), former CPC Chair Pramila Jayapal (D-Wash.) and Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.).”
Abughazaleh adopted significantly bolder tactics, however. In fact, she was arrested and charged last year for attempting to obstruct ICE during a protest in Broadview, Illinois, in September 2025.
The Palestinian-American activist received support from left-wing Reps. Rashida Tlaib (D-Mich.) and Ilhan Omar (D-Minn.), but their backing was not enough to help her overcome Biss.
In addition to Abughazaleh, AIPAC also targeted several other candidates in Illinois.
These included activist Kina Collins in the 7th District, tech businessman Junaid Ahmed, and Village of Hanover Park Trustee Yasmeen Bankole in the 8th District.
In the 9th District, Skokie school board member Bushra Amiwala also ran against Biss, Abughazaleh, and 12 other Democratic candidates.
For that district, AIPAC supported state Sen. Laura Fine (D-Chicago), who finished third behind Biss and Abughazaleh.
Being endorsed by @BernieSanders, @RoKhanna, @justicedems and @sunrisemvmt was a kiss of death in Illinois.
Democratic voters rejected their extreme anti-Israel candidates, instead choosing mainstream candidates.
AIPAC is proud to help defeat six would-be Squad members tonight!
— AIPAC 🇺🇸🇮🇱 (@AIPAC) March 18, 2026
Meanwhile, Republican voters appear to have already settled on a candidate for the 2028 presidential election cycle, according to a report published the same month; Vice President JD Vance remains the favored pick, said the report.
