Independent secretary of state hopeful says he has the signatures

By: Niki Kelly

Outlets: Indiana Capital Chronicle

Published: June 20, 2026

Words: 346

Last Updated: 3 weeks ago

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As Indiana Republicans nominated their candidate for secretary of state Saturday, former Indianapolis Mayor Greg Ballard announced his campaign has submitted more than 52,000 signatures to get on the fall ballot.

He needs roughly 37,000 signatures to become the fourth official candidate for the post in November.

“It didn’t matter who the Republicans nominated today. There are more independents in Indiana than Republicans or Democrats, and this November they will finally have a true independent …

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