Bayh, Engling trade blows during FOX59/CBS4 Sec. of State debate
The candidates clashed over who should investigate controversies in the secretary of state’s office and how far the office should go beyond elections.
- On Thursday, Democrat Beau Bayh and Republican Max Engling debated the responsibilities of Indiana's Secretary of State on FOX59 and CBS4, presenting conflicting visions for the office's oversight role ahead of November's election.
- Both candidates agreed the office requires investigation following controversies surrounding outgoing Republican Secretary of State Diego Morales. Engling favored the inspector general, while Bayh proposed an independent audit led by Republican Knox County Clerk David Shelton.
- Diverging on election integrity, Engling backed the federal SAVE America Act while Bayh criticized officials for prosecuting only one person among 21 noncitizen voters state officials identified. Both support Indiana's voter ID requirements.
- Tensions flared onstage as candidates traded personal attacks over family political connections and driving records. Libertarian Lauri Shillings and Lincoln Party candidate Greg Ballard were excluded after failing Nexstar's 10% polling threshold.
- A recent Free Press Indiana poll shows Bayh at 43% and Engling at 35%, with 11% undecided. The Nov. 3 election offers Democrats a rare opportunity to challenge Republicans' grip on statewide offices held since 1994.
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Engling, Ballard explain their vision for secretary of state's office
INDIANAPOLIS — Two candidates for secretary of state said Indiana’s elections are secure, but argue that more can be done to safeguard your vote. Indiana voters have four choices for secretary of state: Democrat Beau Bayh, Libertarian Lauri Shillings, Republican Max Engling and Lincoln Party candidate Greg Ballard. Current Secretary of State Diego Morales, a […]
Bayh and Engling Differ on Election Oversight in SOS Debate
INDIANAPOLIS — Indiana Secretary of State candidates Beau Bayh and Max Engling outlined different approaches to government oversight and the responsibilities of the state’s top elections official during a FOX59/CBS4 debate Thursday. The candidates disagreed on how to investigate allegations involving the current secretary of state’s office. Engling wants the state inspector general to lead […]
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