Panel Discussion: The Independents Winning in Indiana

Unveiling our Report on Competitive Elections in Indiana

Independent Indiana executive director Nathan Gotsch walks through the key takeaways of our report on competitive elections in Indiana. He is then joined by board members Jay Chaudhary and Amar Patel in a panel discussion about its findings.

Panel Discussion: The Independents Winning in Indiana

At a packed launch event, Nathan Gotsch announces former Forward/No Labels organizing chief Will Conway as Independent Indiana’s new Director of Operations. Then a candid panel with three successful Indiana independents: Mayor Richard Strick (Huntington) former Bedford Mayor Shawna Girgis, and former Rep. Tom Saunders. They talk about signature hurdles, straight-ticket voting, turnout tactics, and why independents are winning—even in deep-red areas.

Virtual Event: What National Leaders in the Independent Movement See in Indiana

Independent Indiana executive director Nathan Gotsch hosts Will Conway, former Forward Party organizing director, and Christopher Thrasher, one of the nation’s top ballot access strategists, for a wide-ranging conversation on the future of independent politics. They explore how Indiana’s laws stack up nationally and why local, citizen-led efforts here could set a national example.