Democrats nominate statewide candidates

The Indiana Democratic Party held its state nominating convention last Saturday, June 6 at the Indiana Convention Center.

(ABOVE, from left) Coumba Kebe received the Treasurer nomination, Beau Bayh received the Secretary of State nomination, and Jessica Bailey received the Comptroller nomination.

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Beau Bayh wins Democratic nomination for Indiana Secretary of State

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Beau Bayh released the following statement after winning the Democratic nomination for Indiana Secretary of State at the party’s convention last Saturday, June 6.

“Every Hoosier who believes in honest government and leaders with integrity has a place in this campaign. We can all agree that corruption and insider dealing has no place in Indiana. Together, we can bring accountability back to the Secretary of State’s office.”

Coumba Kebe accepts Democratic nomination for Indiana State Treasurer

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On Saturday, June 6, healthcare executive Coumba Kebe officially accepted the Democratic nomination for State Treasurer at the Indiana Democratic Convention, held at the Indiana Convention Center.

Addressing a packed room of delegates from all 92 counties, Kebe highlighted her extensive background in healthcare operations and compliance. She framed her vision for the Treasurer’s Office as a vital mechanism for accountability, transparency, and building long-term financial security for Hoosier families.

Kebe pointed directly to the growing disconnect between state budget priorities and the daily financial realities facing working families across Indiana.

“As someone who has spent nearly a decade working in our healthcare system, I see firsthand how disconnected government has become from the everyday realities facing Hoosiers,” Kebe said. “This office can be about much more than spreadsheets and investment reports. It can be about rebuilding public trust. It can be about helping Hoosiers understand where our taxpayer dollars are going, how public money is being invested, and how those decisions impact our daily lives.”

The Noblesville resident highlighted her dedication to staying focused on real-world solutions rather than partisan gridlock. She drew attention to critical state issues, noting that more than 19,000 vulnerable adults and children sit on Medicaid waiver waitlists, rural communities continue to lose labor and delivery units, and local public education systems remain starved for resources.

Kebe emphasized that the Treasurer’s Office must step up to serve as a transparent consumer safeguard and a partner in household financial literacy, particularly in expanding access to generational wealth-building tools like CollegeChoice 529 plans.

“At a time when so many Hoosiers are struggling to afford basic healthcare, childcare, housing, and the basic necessities of life, we cannot afford to lose sight of why we are here,” she said. “I know this great state is capable of being a place where every child has an opportunity to succeed, where families can afford to stay in the communities they know and love, and where people feel like government is working with them, not around them.”

With her nomination finalized by the delegation, Kebe advances to the November general election. She enters the race with a clear mandate to bring operational stewardship, strict budget management experience, and corporate auditing standards to Indiana public funds.

“Now, I am fully aware that this journey will be an uphill battle,” she said. “But if the last six months have taught me anything, it is that change begins the moment we dare to imagine something bigger. So today, I am asking you just to dare to dream again. And to dare to believe that together, we can build the future that all Hoosiers deserve.”

About Coumba Kebe
Coumba Kebe is a healthcare executive, entrepreneur, public health professional, and the 2026 Democratic Nominee for Indiana State Treasurer. Raised in Indianapolis, she is a first-generation American who holds a Bachelor of Science and a Master of Public Health in Health Policy and Management from Indiana University. Her professional career includes serving as a Corporate Compliance and Training Officer and Director of Field Operations, where she managed complex logistics and multi-million-dollar budgets. As the founder of Scope Consulting, she brings extensive experience in financial tracking, regulatory compliance, and organizational accountability.

For more information, visit KebeForIndiana.com.