Electability, future of party on minds of delegates as Democrats choose secretary of state nominee

By: Mackenzi Klemann, Casey Smith

Outlets: Indiana Capital Chronicle

Published: June 1, 2026

Words: 2,191

Last Updated: 3 weeks, 3 days ago

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As Indiana Democrats prepare to gather for the party’s convention Saturday, delegates will decide whether a familiar political name or a progressive challenger is best positioned to flip one of Indiana’s most contested statewide offices.

The two-candidate race pits Beau Bayh — the son of former Gov. and U.S. Sen. Evan Bayh and grandson of former U.S. Sen. Birch Bayh, who is campaigning as an attorney and former Marine Corps infantry officer — against Blythe …

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