2018:AN INTRODUCTION TO THE LONG
BALLOT YEAR
Activist Hour #001
April 27th, 2017
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Goals of 92 County Strategy
§ Advocate for Progress through Civic Education
§ Not Allow Cost or Distance to be Barriers to Information and Progress
§ Encourage Political Involvement for Progressive Activists
§ Organized by Progressive Volunteer Activists Across Indiana
§ First Project: Activist Hour Webinars – Free of Charge and Full of
Information
www.in92.org
GUEST PRESENTER – CARMEN DARLAND
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Longtime Indiana Progressive Activist
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Current Noble County Vice Chairwoman
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Noble Township Precinct Committeeperson
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Co-Founder of Emerging Leaders
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Former Democratic Third District Chairwoman
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Former Noble County Chairwoman
2018 – An Introduction to the Long Ballot Year
§ Online Resources for Basic Information
§ Offices Up for Election in 2018 in Your Area
§ The Signature Process for U.S. Senate
§ Party Positions Up for Election
§ Introduction to Campaign Finance Information
www.in92.org
Email Questions to:
[email protected]
ONLINE RESOURCES FOR BASIC
INFORMATION
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The Indiana Secretary of State Website – www.in.gov/sos/elections
IED Staff = Indiana Election Division Staff
The Indiana Election Division Can Help With:
§ Legal Questions / Technical Questions About Running Office
§ Campaign Finance Information
§ Forms for Various Filings
§ List Deadlines for Various Activities and Filings
§ Produce the “Indiana Candidate Guide” for Each Election Cycle
Voter Information Portal
Voter Outreach Publications
Poll Worker Information Guide Example
Candidate Information
Candidate Guide
§ 100+ Pages of Information
§ Information About Requirements for Specific Offices
§ Form Examples
§ References to Indiana Code for Elections
Campaign Finance
The Federal Election Commission Website – For U.S. Senate or U.S. Congress
**State and Federal Offices, Laws, and Requirements are NOT the same.**
www.fec.gov
The Indiana Democratic Party Website = www.indems.org
Review of Key Websites for More Information
§ www.in.gov/sos/elections
§ www.fec.gov
§ www.indems.org
§ www.in92.org
Email Questions to:
[email protected]
OFFICES UP FOR ELECTION IN 2018 IN
YOUR AREA
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Ways to Find Out What is Up for Election in Your County / Area in 2018
§ Call Your County Clerk and Request a List for 2018
§ Call Your County Chair and Request a List for 2018
§ Call the Indiana Election Division to Make a Specific Request
§ Do Online Research for Past Elections (2014 Comparable)
For Statewide and Federal Offices – www.in.gov/sos/elections
For Statewide and Federal Offices – www.in.gov/sos/elections
For Statewide and Federal Offices – www.in.gov/sos/elections
*2014 is the Base Year for the 2018 Elections*
Google It To Find Your Local Results
Search the Results for Offices of Interest
….Keep Scrolling Down to See All the Offices…
Email Questions to:
[email protected]
THE SIGNATURE PROCESS FOR
U.S. SENATE
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Signature Process Basics
§ In 2018, Candidates for U.S. Senate Only
§ Petition of Nomination Form – CAN-4 (MUST BE A 2018 Form!)
§ Valid Signatures from 500 Registered Voters from Each of the 9
Congressional Districts in Indiana
§ Most Campaigns will Try to Collect 800+ Signatures – Many Will Not Be
Valid
§ Petition Carriers Have Legal Responsibility
§ It is Tougher than It Sounds (my two cents)
Form Availability
2018 Forms are NOT available just yet.
When they are, they will be available at:
www.in.gov/sos/elections
CAN-4
§ All Non-Shaded Boxes MUST Be Filled Out Completely
§ The Petition Carrier MUST Fill Out Their Section Completely
§ Candidates Usually Ask That the Forms Be Returned To Them For
Counting and Verification
§ When in Doubt, Assume the Signature Does Not Count Toward the 500
You Need for Your Congressional District
Email Questions to:
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PARTY POSITIONS UP FOR ELECTION
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Eligibility for Party Offices
§ Considered “Political Offices” and Not “Elected Offices”
§ Must Have Voted in the Last Primary with the Party OR Get A Letter
From Your County Chair
§ Must File a CAN-37 Form at the County Clerk’s Office Prior to State
Deadlines (January and February 2018)
State Convention Delegate
§ State Conventions Will Be Held in Summer 2018
§ Need to File a CAN-37 During January and February to Run for the
Position and Have Voted In the Last Corresponding Primary (Or Have a
Letter from the County Chair)
§ County Chairs Can Fill Vacancies After the Primary is Over.
Precinct Committeeman
§ Most Grassroots Official Level of the Party Organization
§ Grassroots Work As Assigned, Elect County Chairs, Voting Body in
County Organizations
§ Appoint Your Vice-Committeeman
§ Need to File a CAN-37 During January and February to Run for the
Position and Have Voted In the Last Corresponding Primary (Or Have a
Letter from the County Chair)
§ County Chairs Can Fill Vacancies After the Primary is Over.
Email Questions to:
[email protected]
INTRODUCTION TO CAMPAIGN FINANCE
INFORMATION
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Basic Information
§ Most Campaigns, PACs, and Political Organizations Require Reporting
§ Campaigns for Some Offices are Exempt Based on the Salary of the
Position Or Amount Raised Or Spent
§ Always Keep Campaign Money Separate from Personal Money
§ Reports will either be filed at your County Clerk, State Election
Division, or Federal Election Division Based on the Office.
§ Contact Your County Clerk or the Indiana Election Division to Clarify
which Forms and Filing Schedule Apply to Your Goals Prior to Declaring
or Accepting Donations
Email Questions to:
[email protected]
THANK YOU!
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