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MEDIA ADVISORY
All Four Indiana Secretary of State Candidates to Appear Together at Rotary Club of Indianapolis
WISH-TV 8 and WRTV 6 News reporter Garrett Bergquist will moderate the October 13 conversation,
three weeks before Election Day.
INDIANAPOLIS, IN (October 12, 2026) – The Rotary Club of Indianapolis will host all four candidates for Indiana Secretary of State for a moderated conversation on Tuesday, October 13, at noon at the Rathskeller.
WHAT: Conversation with the Indiana Secretary of State Candidates
WHO: Greg Ballard (Lincoln Party), Beau Bayh (Democrat), Max Engling (Republican), and Lauri Shillings (Libertarian)
MODERATOR: Garrett Bergquist, All Indiana Politics reporter, WISH-TV 8 and WRTV 6 News
WHERE: The Rathskeller, 401 E. Michigan St., Indianapolis, IN 46204
WHEN: Tuesday, October 13, 2026
LUNCH AND NETWORKING: 11:30 a.m.–noon
PROGRAM: Noon–1:15 p.m.
MEDIA CHECK-IN AND CAMERA SETUP: 11:15–11:45 a.m.
MEDIA INTERVIEWS: Will be at the candidates’ discretion
With the November 3 general election three weeks away, the candidates will discuss their priorities for the office that oversees Indiana’s elections, business filings, and securities regulation.
Each candidate will give an opening statement, then answer the same policy questions in rotating order. Bergquist will also pose questions submitted in advance by Rotary members before closing statements. Club President Stan Jacobs will open the program, and Vice President Lynn Lambuth will introduce the moderator.
The club last hosted a Secretary of State candidate town hall in October 2022.
POTENTIAL VISUAL OPPORTUNITIES
- All four candidates on stage together, with the moderator at the podium
- Opening and closing statements and candidate responses to policy and member questions
- A full luncheon audience of Rotarians and guests
MEDIA LOGISTICS
Advance registration is required for all attendees, including media. To reserve space for your crew, please RSVP to Jenny Dexter at jenny@veteranstrategies.com or 317.696.1615. The program is in person only, with no virtual option.
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About the Rotary Club of Indianapolis:
Chartered in 1913 as the 58th club in Rotary International, the Rotary Club of Indianapolis brings together business, civic, and community leaders guided by Rotary’s motto, “Service Above Self.” The club focuses its service on mental health and suicide prevention, youth homelessness, community food insecurity, and workforce reentry, and meets on Tuesdays at noon at the Rathskeller. For more information, visit indyrotary.com.