Ballard’s independent secretary of state campaign celebrates ballot spot

By: Leslie Bonilla Muñiz

Outlets: Indiana Capital Chronicle

Published: July 2, 2026

Words: 426

Last Updated: 2 weeks, 6 days ago


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Former GOP Indianapolis Mayor Greg Ballard on Thursday celebrated landing his independent secretary of state campaign on the ballot.

Under state law, he needed 37,000 verified voter signatures to qualify to be listed on the November ballot. A state report indicates counties have certified 40,000 signatures so far. The official tally will come from filings due to the Indiana Election Division by July 15.

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