Democrat keeps up fundraising advantage in secretary of state’s race

Beau Bayh is still pulling off that rarest of feats for statewide Democratic candidates in Indiana — outraise and outspend the Republicans.

By: Tom Davies

Outlets: Indiana Capital Chronicle

Published: October 15, 2026

Words: 508

Last Updated: 1 day, 16 hours ago

Beau Bayh is pulling off that rarest of feats for statewide Democratic candidates in Indiana — outraise and outspend the Republicans.

Campaign finance reports filed Thursday by the secretary of state candidates show that Bayh spent $3.9 million during the July-September period.

That’s more than double the $1.6 million spent by Republican candidate Max Engling’s campaign.

Bayh, the son of former U.S. Sen. Evan Bayh, put that money to use by …

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