'I'm not sure what the heck this is': Unusual allegations arise in Carmel mayor's race

Election-season shenanigans typically involve allegations of yard-sign stealing or perhaps a brick thrown through an office window.

Or occasionally someone says petitions were forged or a robocall call was deceitful.

But in Carmel, one of the state’s wealthiest cities, the Republican primary race for mayor between incumbent Jim Brainard and challenger Fred Glynn has taken a richer turn.

Allegations include a $140,000 bribe attempt or a $140,000 shakedown, depending on whose account one believes, and a campaign manager at the center of what did or did not happen switching sides.

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