Greg Ballard for Indiana Secretary of State

“Recent elections suggest something important: When credible independent candidates run, voters respond. Over the past two election cycles, 244 independent candidates ran for partisan offices in Indiana — and 52% won, including contests once assumed to belong to a major party. “Indiana voters might soon see that dynamic play out in a major statewide race. Former Indianapolis Mayor Greg Ballard’s decision to run for secretary of state as an independent illustrates how this shift could unfold. His candidacy introduces a competitive statewide race that invites voters across the political spectrum.” ibj.com/articles/amar-…

I’m grateful to the East Chicago NAACP and Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority for having me speak at their voter forum in the Region earlier this week. All Secretary of State candidates were invited. One independent and two Democrats participated. Unfortunately, no Republicans running for that office attended.

Ballard told WANE 15 on Monday he would remain in the race no matter who emerged from the GOP and Democratic conventions, where both frontrunners face opposition. wane.com/news/your-loca…

I enjoyed being on Rob’s show.

I am running for Secretary of State as an independent. But under Indiana law, the only way for my candidacy to unlock ballot access for other good people in the future – without them needing to collect thousands of signatures – is by listing a party name on the petition forms we are using to gather those signatures. That party does not exist right now. It will only be established if our campaign reaches the legal threshold for party status in the November election. Indiana ballots have included independent candidates accompanied by a party name before. As recently as 2024, a presidential candidate appeared on our ballots this way. Since Abraham Lincoln spent his boyhood in Indiana – where he learned the values of integrity, humility, and unity – we thought “Lincoln Party” was a fitting name for this effort.

Many people have asked me about my decision to run for Indiana Secretary of State. This is why I’m doing it: indystar.com/story/opinion/…

Indy Star: “[Indiana Republican Party state chair Lana] Keesling’s reaction to Ballard's entrance to the race focused exclusively on the residency issue, claiming that Ballard ‘spent the past several years living on the East Coast.’ But this is false.” I’ve been back home in Indiana since 2023, which they could’ve easily discovered in two minutes of Googling before putting out that statement. It’s sad that the Indiana Republican Party has come to this. Another reason why I’m running. indystar.com/story/news/pol…

This is a spectacular column . . .

This kind of nonsense is exactly why I’m running. We moved back to Indiana in March of 2023 and registered to vote soon thereafter, like any good citizen would.

Former Indy Mayor Greg Ballard said the growing toxicity in American politics is what pushed him back into public service, and he's setting his sights squarely on the Secretary of State's office. wrtv.com/news/local-new…

Former GOP Mayor Greg Ballard, as an independent? The field for Indiana’s secretary of state election just went from fascinating to epic. Via statehouse insider ⁦@kayla_dwyer17⁩ indystar.com/story/news/pol…

Just talked to former Indianapolis mayor Greg Ballard about his decision to run for secretary of state as an independent candidate. He says he wants to get partisan politics out of the work of the state’s chief election officer .@WISHNews8

Thank you for your time, Niki!

If you want a SOS who puts professionalism & people 1st Greg Ballard is that leader. He's fair, experienced & will always put service over politics. I have seen firsthand how he brings integrity, calm judgment & a focus on real results to every challenge. Watch his announcement:

Formidable

You can support my campaign here: gregballard.com/donate

Today I’m announcing my campaign for Indiana Secretary of State – as an Independent. I hope you’ll watch this video where I explain why I’m running. Then go to gregballard.com to join our team!

Former Republican mayor of Indianapolis going in the ring for IN Secretary of State. Polling from InAct LLC finds he is competitive. 400 prospective voters polled in the fall: Beau Bayh (D): 31.5% Diego Morales (R): 28.5% Greg Ballard (I): 23.8% Undecided: 16.3%

Greg is one of best men I know. His moral compass is unshakable. He’s a great leader and thoughtful life long public servant. It was an honor to serve alongside of him when I was a Councillor and for him as his Chief of Staff.

I really appreciated getting to sit down with @kayla_dwyer17 of the @indystar to explain why I’ve decided to run for Indiana Secretary of State. indystar.com/story/news/pol…