Lincoln Party puts out statement of principles, which foe calls ‘bare minimum’

By: Tom Davies

Outlets: Indiana Capital Chronicle

Published: October 7, 2026

Words: 407

Last Updated: 1 week, 3 days ago


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After facing criticism for lacking any policy platform, Indiana’s fledgling Lincoln Party released Wednesday what it called a statement of principles.

The Lincoln Party’s platform is at issue because it will gain automatic statewide ballot access for its nominees if its secretary of state candidate, former Republican Indianapolis Mayor Greg Ballard, tops 2% of the vote in this fall’s election.

Lincoln Party Chair Nathan Gotsch says the party’s creation is …

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