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This from Karen Celestino-Horseman, Democratic member of the Election Commission:
“Anytime a complaint is filed it should come before the commission. People took the time to make the complaint and they are entitled to be heard.”
address forms with incomplete instructions that cause confusion."
I do feel the lawsuit is just another way that Ballard is proving he is a remnent of the old party system—with a frivilous lawsuit
Libertarian Secretary of State Candidate Lauri Shillings put out a statement on Ballard’s lawsuit:
“"I think it's a good idea for them to meet. Maybe they can address complaints about the website failing while candidates try to file their paperwork before a legal deadline, or
Vice Chair Suzannah Wilson Overholt says she has told Chair Boyce if Boyce does not convene a meeting of the IEC, she will ask the other 2 commissioners to approve her (Wilson Overholt’s) request to convene one.
By law the IEC Chair is responsible for calling meetings of the IEC. If that doesn’t happen, the Vice Chair may convene a meeting only if the other two commissioners approve doing so
Vice Chair of the IN Election Commission, Suzannah Wilson Overholt, tells me she has asked the Commission’s Chair Beth Boyce if she plans to convene a meeting of the Commission to address complaints against 2 candidates for Secretary of State.
Hoosiers are tired of a Secretary of State who treats election law like a joke, and don't want more of the same from Max Engling.” - Jack Tormoehlen
Max Engling accepted an illegal campaign contribution from a dark money group. His response was to file frivolous complaints in an effort to make a mockery of the system.
Bayh Campaign Statement on Greg Ballard’s lawsuit filed today against the Indiana Election Commission:
“We agree that the election commission should meet before the election to hear the complaints brought to it." - Jack Tormoehlen
Moreover, it is somewhat ironic that the only candidate that has been fined this election as well as the only candidate who currently has a political party violating the disclaimer law on their own website, is trying to grandstand on campaign compliance law.”
Engling Campaign Statement on Ballard lawsuit filed today against the Indiana Election Commission.
“Greg Ballard’s continued politicalization of government systems and the process in which they operate showcases he is unfit for this office…,
He's repeatedly said in recent candidate debates and forums that he'd like Indiana Election Commission to do its job and meet and enforce campaign finance laws.
Ballard wants the Commission to consider 4 pending campaign finance complaints in the race and take any necessary action before Election Day.
Ballard is not asking for a particular outcome.
Sources tell 13 News that Secretary of State candidate Greg Ballard is expected to file a lawsuit later this morning asking the Marion County Superior Court to order the Indiana Election Commission to meet before the November 3rd election.
GOP State Senator Greg Walker tells me he’s endorsing Democrat Beau Bayh for Secretary of State. Walker voted no on redistricting and was defeated by a Trump backed challenger in the primary.
Secretary of State Candidate Greg Ballard calls on Indiana lawmakers to pass law barring the Secretary of State from endorsing, fundraising for or donating to a candidate once in office as Secretary of State.
Libby German’s grandparents Mike & Becky Patty are in courtroom. Also Carroll County Prosecutor Nick McCleland who prosecuted the case for the state here. Abby Williams mom, Anna said she will not be here today but will be following thru link streaming hearing on line.
Covering IN Court of Appeals Richard Allen convicted of killing Abby Williams & Libby German asking Court to overturn his convictions. Allen’s defense team from trial in courtroom to hear oral arguments.
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