Ballard campaign disavows ‘rogue’ volunteer accused of forging signatures

Hamilton County has reported a page of 10 signatures submitted by a volunteer for Greg Ballard's independent campaign for secretary of state as potentially fraudulent — prompting the county GOP chair to call for an investigation.

By: Leslie Bonilla Muñiz

Outlets: Indiana Capital Chronicle

Published: June 18, 2026

Words: 735

Last Updated: 1 month ago

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Hamilton County officials have reported a page of 10 signatures submitted by a volunteer for Greg Ballard’s independent campaign for secretary of state as potentially fraudulent — prompting the county Republican Party leader to call for an investigation and prosecution.

Ballard, the former Republican mayor of Indianapolis, needs nearly 37,000 verified signatures from registered voters in order to get on the November ballot. He has submitted about 35,000 thus far.

Hamilton County Election Administrator Beth …

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