Indiana is holding elections, including for municipal and executive offices, on Nov. 7, 2023, and Nov. 5, 2024, respectively. A number of candidates running in these elections completed Ballotpedia’s Candidate Connection survey. These survey responses allow voters to hear directly from candidates about what motivates them to run for office.
Below is a selection of responses from the candidates who filled out the survey as of Aug. 28. To read each candidate’s full responses, click his or her name at the bottom of the article.
Micah Beckwith (R) is running for Lieutenant Governor of Indiana, and the general election is on Nov. 5, 2024. Here’s how Beckwith responded to the question: What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?
“… Micah will make it a priority to get politics and the woke agenda out of our classrooms. He supports parental rights and stopping the teaching of Critical Race Theory and the transgender agenda. Micah believes that our children should receive a quality education that prepares them to compete in the new global marketplace.”
Click here to read the rest of Beckwith’s answers.
Elizabeth Glass (Libertarian Party) is running for Indianapolis City Council District 13, and the general election is on Nov. 7, 2023. Here’s how Glass responded to the question: What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?
“I want to personally read all of the county/city ordinances on the books and propose legislation to remove the redundant and outdated regulations.”
Click here to read the rest of Glass’ answers.
If you’re an Indiana candidate or incumbent, click here to take the survey. The survey contains over 30 questions, and you can choose the ones you feel will best represent your views to voters. If you complete the survey, a box with your answers will display on your Ballotpedia profile. Your responses will also populate the information that appears in our mobile app, My Vote Ballotpedia.
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