Former Indianapolis Mayor Ballard to start new Lincoln Party
INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) — Former Indianapolis Mayor Greg Ballard’s campaign said Wednesday he’s starting a new party so like-minded future candidates can avoid signature requirements.
Ballard, who served two terms as mayor as a Republican, is running for secretary of state as an independent. Any political party that gets at least 2% of the vote in the secretary of state’s race automatically qualifies for the ballot, meaning its candidates, once nominated, do not have to collect signatures.
Ballard will still be considered an independent candidate for official purposes but would appear under the Lincoln Party label if he collects enough signatures to appear…