Money and Campaigns
Strengthen Disclosure Requirements
Address Indiana’s dark money problem by strengthening disclosure requirements for campaign-related spending by outside groups and corporations so that voters and shareholders can know who is paying for political ads
Yes
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Amplify Small Donors
Reduce the influence of big donors by establishing a voluntary campaign finance system that amplifies small donations from individual voters with matching funds, provided that participating candidates agree to limit their total campaign expenditures
Yes
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Expand Voting Rights and Election Integrity
Automatic Voter Registration
Increase the number of Hoosiers who are registered to vote by offering automatic voter registration when a voter becomes eligible
Yes
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"No Excuse" Absentee Voting
Make absentee voting by mail more accessible by implementing “no-excuse” absentee vote by mail, meaning a voter would no longer be required to provide a reason why they need to vote early by mail
Yes
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Election Day Registration
Increase voter turnout by allowing voters to register to vote on Election Day at their polling place
Yes
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Secure Our Elections
Safeguard elections from cyberattack by requiring paper ballots for all votes cast
No
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Ensure Fair Districts and a Representative Democracy
Independent Redistricting
To guard against gerrymandering, create a diverse and politically balanced citizens redistricting commission to allow voters to choose their elected officials, instead of politicians selecting their voters
Yes
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Legislative Ethics and Lobbying Reform
Lobbying Transparency
To provide Hoosiers with more transparency about who is seeking to influence lawmakers, require more timely spending reports from registered lobbyists
Yes
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Limit Lobbyist Gifts
To reduce the influence of registered lobbyists, institute a limit on the amount that lobbyists can spend on gifts, meals, travel and other things of value that they give to legislators
Yes
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Additional Comments
Response
Exapnding vote by mail is critical to our democracy. I am extremely disappointed that the Indiana Election Commission neglected to ensure that all Hoosiers can vote safely in the midst of a pandemic. Our current elected officials have made it clear that they are against expanding voting opportunities for Hoosiers. This is unacceptable. Additionally, the amount of dark money involved in local and statewide races is simply disgusting. We must work for campaign finance reform by highlighting small dollar donors and empowering citizens to see the impact they are having on their local races.
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