Ballard issues statement on Democratic Convention outcome

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Independent candidate for Indiana Secretary of State Greg Ballard issued the following statement in the wake of Beau Bayh’s nomination at the State Democratic Convention last Saturday, June 6. 

“I want to welcome Beau Bayh officially into the race. From his recent public statements, it’s clear he agrees with me that Hoosiers need an independent leader in the Secretary of State’s office overseeing our elections. Unfortunately for him, there’s more to being an independent than just pretending not to be a Democrat. He’s still beholden to the party insiders who just gave him the Democratic nomination.

“Now that he’s officially the Democratic Party’s nominee, we look forward to Beau bravely using the word ‘Democrat’ on his website and in the bio of his social media accounts, where it has yet to appear.”

About Greg Ballard
Greg Ballard served two terms as Mayor of Indianapolis from 2008 to 2016 after winning a surprise upset victory as a political newcomer and retired Marine with no prior elected experience. In office, he built a reputation for focusing on the nuts and bolts of government rather than partisan maneuvering. Ballard is running for Secretary of State to strengthen trust in Indiana’s elections, provide voters with better information, and open the door for more Hoosiers to participate in public life. You can learn more by visiting the campaign website and following along on social media on Instagram, Facebook, YouTube, Threads, and X.