Before you slam on the Democratic button on your ballot, there's some important notes that make voting straight-ticket in Indiana, different than some other states. First, not all offices are included in straight-ticket voting. If you only hit the straight-ticket button you will miss some crucial down ballot races.

Who better than the Democratic candidate for Judge of Hamilton County Superior Court 8, Emily Angel Shaw, to give us a helpful explainer on the Public Ballot Questions. She'll break down the 2 Ballot Questions and the difference between judge retention vs. voting for judges this November.

A referendum is a public vote allowing local communities to give school districts permission to get additional property tax funding beyond state-mandated caps. The WWS website has a nice graphic and explainer on how the buckets and different referendums work for the district.

Early voting is around the corner here in Hamilton County. Check out this reminder from your neighbors to get our and vote early! Any registered voter can vote at ANY of the Early Voting locations.

Thanks to Senate Bill 287, school board candidates can now choose to declare their political party affiliation when running. For the Hamilton Southeastern School Board race covering 4 districts, 2 filed as Republicans, 1 as an Independent, 1 as a Libertarian, and 5 candidates filed with no party affiliation. The non-party candidates are as follows: District 1 Faiza Maqsood (endorsed by the Hamilton Southeastern Education Association teacher's union) District 2 Cyrus Keck (endorsed by the...

You've unloaded trucks, broken down empty boxes, and are finally settling in to your new space. But there's still one item on your moving to-do list you need to check off – updating your voter registration.

J.D. Ford today released his first television ad of the general election, going live digitally now and airing on broadcast TV starting tomorrow. The 30-second spot highlights that Ford is running for Congress to change the way things are done in Washington. He will focus, as he always has, on the actual needs of Hoosiers to lower costs by taking on the corruption that dominates DC.

We, as Democrats, should be extremely cautious about using generative AI if we use it at all. This is true for anyone, but I believe it is important for the party of intellectual honesty, the party of labor, the party of marginalized communities, and the party of environmentalism in particular.

How can you ask someone to choose sides, then expect them to be neutral? That’s exactly what’s happening with clerks today. There’s no “Republican way” to file a lawsuit. No “Democratic way” to issue a marriage license. Yet these administrative roles run along party lines. The irony is deep! A system built to ensure neutrality and accountability has instead dragged neutral offices into hyper‑partisanship.

Here in Hamilton County, we’ve just received final confirmation of polling locations and early voting dates, which means now comes the fun part: getting you registered. Ready. Set. Let’s work the polls!

Our running series from Intern Mary, as she learns why some offices are political, what they actually do, and why it matters that we know. Why is this an elected office? Why does it matter? Wait… we vote for that? Mary’s asking the questions and sharing what she learns along the way. So many offices. So many whys!

Endurance Award: Cary Fuller – Westfield Cary Fuller embodies the Endurance Award through years of unwavering dedication that extends far beyond any single campaign. She first became involved in 2023 managing social media for a Westfield City Council campaign, quickly expanding her role to include canvassing, writing postcards, planning events, and rallying volunteers through every challenge. In 2024, she brought that same energy to Josh Lowry's Indiana House campaign, demonstrating a rare...

Imagine working full-time, paying your bills, and doing everything "right” trying to make a better living for yourself. Then you receive a small raise at work. Instead of celebrating, you get a letter saying you've lost your health insurance, food assistance, or childcare benefits because you now earn just a little too much to qualify for federal or state aid. Now you're left making impossible choices.

New poll commissioned by Neighbors to Elect J.D. Ford shows a very competitive race in Indiana's fifth congressional district driven by President Trump and Congresswoman Spartz's deep unpopularity and the compelling candidacy of Senator JD Ford. Conducted by Public Policy Polling, the survey shows the suburban Indianapolis district is ready for new leadership that puts people, not ideology or partisan bickering, first.

More than 160 years after the events that inspired Juneteenth, the holiday still offers a powerful lesson about information, access, and civic participation. What happens when rights exist on paper, but people can't fully access or exercise them? The story of Juneteenth explores the distance between rights and reality—and why that lesson still matters today.

My journey to becoming a delegate has felt like a theme park ride that starts out slow and terrifying but ends in absolute pure joy.

Want to know how we got here? The story of Micah Beckwith's rise begins with a Hamilton County Council meeting, a library board appointment, and a lesson in why local politics matters.

Convention style tends to land somewhere between business casual and campaign casual—think jeans, a campaign t-shirt, and maybe a blazer. But honestly? Come comfortable and ready to enjoy the day!

Hamilton County school district candidate filings open May 19th and close at noon on June 18th. Local school boards make decisions that help shape students’ daily experiences, district leadership, educational priorities, and the direction of public education in our communities. Our schools need people who are willing to listen carefully, ask thoughtful questions, work collaboratively, and serve all students and families. Maybe you’re one of those people. Running for office can feel...