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!

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...

Community members are invited to analyze primary results, explore candidate support opportunities, and learn how to pursue local board and commission seats

In Hamilton County, many families are balancing more than meets the eye. The invisible work of caregiving has always been there—but when the systems families rely on shift, it becomes harder to carry.

You’ve likely seen the winners of the larger races across social media and the news. We also want to take a moment to recognize all of the State Delegate candidates who put their names on the ballot. Your willingness to step up gave your neighbors another reason to participate in the primary, and that matters.

With just a few days left in the primary election cycle, door knocking has shifted into its final gear. And yes, it can feel like a bit of a rush. Did you know that’s intentional?

Walking her own neighborhood, Alyssa Crawford, a Westfield canvasser finds that getting people to the polls often comes down to something simple: a reminder, a plan, and a quick conversation at the door.

This primary season, Hamilton County Democrats aren’t just selecting candidates to represent them in Congress and in the State House and Senate—they’re also choosing who will represent them at the Indiana Democratic Party State Convention. It’s an exciting and important election cycle!

Democrats in Indiana’s 5th Congressional District must participate in the 2026 primary to strengthen the party and choose their nominee to unseat Representative Victoria Spartz.

This guide is for students registered to vote in Hamilton County, Indiana, who are attending college either at a school in a different Indiana county or at an out-of-state school. If you're registered in Hamilton County and attending school elsewhere, you can either drive home to vote during early voting (April 7 - May 4, 2026) or on Election Day, or request an absentee ballot.

March’s HamCo Connect focused on Tech & Democracy, and we had a fantastic presentation from Indiana’s own Dana Black. Dana walked us through the politics of the day, gave a helpful ActBlue explainer, and answered questions from the audience about how the platform works.

Come ready to cut a rug on the dance floor, bust a gut with old and new friends alike, and get Betty Sue to watch those curtain climbers, because you sure won’t want to miss this gas of a good time.