Secretary of state candidate Ballard calls for ban on political actions by officeholder

By: Tom Davies

Outlets: Indiana Capital Chronicle

Published: October 1, 2026

Words: 707

Last Updated: 2 weeks, 2 days ago

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Denouncing political activity by Indiana’s top elections officer, secretary of state candidate Greg Ballard is calling for a ban on partisan actions by whoever holds the office.

Ballard said Wednesday that the Legislature should enact a law prohibiting the secretary of state from endorsing, fundraising for or donating to candidates.

The former Republican Indianapolis mayor, who is running under the Lincoln Party banner, has previously proposed ending …

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