Closed primaries are in vogue with Indiana Republicans. But what would they look like?

By: Jack Forrest

Outlets: Indiana Capital Chronicle

Published: June 8, 2026

Words: 1,508

Last Updated: 1 day, 11 hours ago

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Legislation to restrict Indiana’s primary elections to registered members of their respective parties stalled the last two sessions. But a Republican state senate candidate’s push for a recount because of alleged “crossover voting” by Democrats has breathed life into the campaign for closed primaries in Indiana.

A coalition launched weeks ago is said to have nearly 3,000 signatures supporting Indiana closed primaries. Max Engling, a secretary of state candidate with backing from …

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