Engling captures Republican bid for Indiana secretary of state

By: Tom Davies

Outlets: Indiana Capital Chronicle

Published: June 20, 2026

Words: 1,207

Last Updated: 3 weeks, 1 day ago

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FORT WAYNE, Ind. — Indiana Republicans picked Max Engling on Saturday as their secretary of state candidate, capping a 31-day ascent from little-known political staffer to nominee for statewide office.

Engling won the nomination on the state GOP convention’s second ballot, finishing ahead of Knox County Clerk David Shelton as incumbent Secretary of State Diego Morales came in a distant third.

Engling received 867 votes to secure the nomination with 53% support. Shelton followed …

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