Former GOP mayor plans independent run for state’s top elections post

By: Niki Kelly, Tom Davies

Outlets: Indiana Capital Chronicle

Published: March 4, 2026

Words: 1,151

Last Updated: 1 week ago

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Former Republican Indianapolis Mayor Greg Ballard is shaking up Indiana’s race for secretary of state by announcing a run as an independent Wednesday.

He will have to gather nearly 37,000 petition signatures to get on the ballot, and raise millions to be competitive in just a few months.

“I’m doing this for the people, and I think they deserve a really nonpartisan, low-key professional in that office, and that’s what I intend to do,” Ballard …

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