Indiana
Welcome to the Indiana state page! Here, Indiana organizers can access and document ongoing projects, current leadership positions, upcoming races, and other important information. This list is non-exhaustive, and state teams are encouraged to expand and adapt these pages to their organizing needs.
Political Landscape of Indiana
Partisan Composition of Indiana
Overall, Indiana is considered a red state, with a Cook PVI of R+12 as of 2022, regularly voting 55-60% Republican in statewide races. Their governor, both US Senators, and 7 out of 9 of their US House representatives are Republicans. Republicans also have supermajorities in their state house (70-30) and state senate (38-10), giving them a veto-proof majority trifecta.
Progressive Outlook for Indiana
The overall progressive strategy for Indiana is bleak. Democrats haven't won this state in a while, and not on the presidential level since Obama, and progressive candidates rarely do well. Additionally, citizen-led ballot initiatives aren't a thing here. The goal here is harm reduction and ensuring the seats which are deep blue are held by progressives, forming a strong opposition and blunting the legislature by winning swing seats. As Indiana is an open primary red state, it is highly recommended to take a Republican ballot in the primaries and vote for the more moderate Republicans as a means of further harm reduction.
Get Involved
Register to Vote in Indiana
Progressive Organizations in Indiana
Below is a list of progressive organizations in Indiana. If you see a state organization that isn't on this list, please add it.
- Indiana Democrats: As Indiana is a red state, they form the base of opposition to Republicans. They're worth organizing with, donating to and canvassing for.
Notable Campaigns in 2024
Below is a list of progressive candidates or ballot measures in the 2024 election cycle for Indiana. Non-progressive candidates may also be placed here if they are substantially to the left of their district's partisan lean and worth campaigning for. If you see a candidate or ballot measure that should be on this list, please add them.
November 5th General Election
- Frank Mrvan for US House IN-1: Frank Mrvan (D) is running for re-election in Indiana's only swing district. Your impact would most be felt here.
Run for Local Office
An underrated way to impact change is to run for a local position! Please feel free to add information on doing so below.