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January 12 2024

DIVERSITY GROWING: Leadership programs for Republicans and Democrats show success in Indiana elections

By Marilyn Odendahl The Indiana Citizen January 12, 2024 Tiffanie Ditlevson knew how to reassure her constituent. Ditlevson had knocked on a front door as part of her campaign for Fishers City Council in 2023 and when the man inside said, “hello” – but kept the door closed “...”

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October 27 2023

‘Bigger Things’: Future Presidents of America gives teens confidence, leadership training

By Marilyn Odendahl The Indiana Citizen October 27, 2023 Kathryn “KK” Sabo, 16, was not always interested in hearing the other side. The junior at Brebeuf Jesuit Preparatory School in Indianapolis developed an appetite for politics as a middle school student while taking part “...”

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September 12 2023

CAUCUS VOTE: Hand-picked Guilford businessman to fill Indiana Senate seat vacated by Chip Perfect

The Dillsboro Civic Club, host of Tuesday night’s Republican Party caucus took place (Photo by Marilyn Odendahl, The Indiana Citizen) By Marilyn Odendahl The Indiana Citizen September 12, 2023 The Indiana Republican Party convened a caucus of precinct officials within Senat “...”

November 16 2022

DID REDISTRICTING MAKE A DIFFERENCE? Amid Democratic strength elsewhere, Indiana’s deep red election returns leave reformers discouraged.

The following report was written by Indiana journalist Mary Dieter for The Indiana Citizen. November 16, 2022 While Republicans across the country scored fewer electoral victories last week than pundits and polls had predicted, the GOP maintained its grip on electoral power in I “...”

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November 09 2022

BIG STATEHOUSE WINS FOR REPUBLICANS: Secretary of State-elect Morales and continuing supermajorities in redrawn Senate and House districts

Republicans kept their lock on the Indiana Statehouse Tuesday as Secretary of State nominee Diego Morales (above, center) dashed Democratic hopes of a statewide win and GOP supermajorities remained intact in both the state Senate and House. Republicans also scored statewide wins “...”

November 03 2022

‘MONEY FOLLOWS POWER:’ The totals rolling into Indiana’s race for secretary of state are nearly twice those of recent elections.

The following report was written by Indiana journalists Barb Berggoetz and Steve Hinnefeld for The Indiana Citizen. November 3, 2022  Indiana’s hotly contested and closely watched campaign for secretary of state has drawn more than $2 million in contributions – far more than “...”

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October 20 2022

A CHANCE TO MAKE HISTORY: He’s in it to win it – but with just 10% of the vote, Jeffrey Maurer could give Libertarians something they’ve never had in Indiana.

The following profile, the last of three of the candidates for Indiana secretary of state, was written by Indiana journalists Steve Hinnefeld and Barb Berggoetz for The Indiana Citizen. October 20, 2022 Jeffrey Maurer (above) sees a chance to make his mark in his first run for el “...”

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October 17 2022

HE’S CLEAR ON THIS MUCH: Though beset by questions and prone to changing his mind, Diego Morales remains firm in resisting changes aimed at increasing voter turnout.

The following profile, the second of three of the candidates for Indiana secretary of state, was written by Indiana journalists Barb Berggoetz and Steve Hinnefeld for The Indiana Citizen. October 17, 2022 Diego Morales (above) calls himself a living example of the American dream, “...”

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October 14 2022

‘A BIT OF A LINE TO WALK:’ A Democrat with a rare shot at breaking the GOP win streak, Destiny Wells sounds a note of caution on pushing too aggressively for reform.

The following profile, the first of three of the candidates for Indiana secretary of state, was written by Indiana journalists Steve Hinnefeld and Barb Berggoetz for The Indiana Citizen.  October 14, 2022 Destiny Scott Wells (above) might have the ideal resume for someone runnin “...”

October 12 2022

FROM THE INDIANA CITIZEN: 11 QUESTIONS FOR THE NEXT SECRETARY OF STATE — AND HOW THE CANDIDATES ANSWERED

More than in most midterm election years, you’ve probably been hearing about the candidates for secretary of state in Indiana. You’re probably hearing more than a few questions – directed primarily at the Republican nominee, Diego Morales, over his portrayal of his military “...”