When we turn on the news or scroll through the internet, we are often inundated with news about the 2024 elections.

While next year will be crucially important, the fact of the matter is we have critically important municipal elections less than two months away. Local government is the government closest to the people and thriving cities and towns are vital for our state to continue to grow and move in the right direction. 

As such, I want to make sure that you are ready to vote in 2023.

To be prepared to participate in the upcoming election, please visit indianavoters.in.gov to either register to vote or confirm your registration. The last day to register for this November's election is October 10, 2023. Furthermore, please take a few minutes this weekend and share this information with your family and friends. Getting you and your family registered to vote is an important way to make sure Republicans are turning out this November.

With your help, we will have another strong municipal election cycle which will be crucial to making sure our cites and towns are set up for success. 

Thank you,

Chairwoman Anne F. Hathaway

Governor Eric Holcomb speaks during the 53rd Annual Joint Meeting of the Japan-Midwest U.S. and Midwest U.S.-Japan Associations in Tokyo.

This week, Governor Eric Holcomb was on an international economic development trip to Japan, a trip that will mark the his third official visit to the state’s largest foreign investor.

• Indiana is home to more than 1,050 foreign-owned business establishments, including more than 300 from Japan that employ more than 55,000 Hoosier jobs.
• Among all U.S. states, Indiana has the largest amount of Japanese investment per capita

What he's saying: “The Indiana-Japan relationship is storied and strong, and I look forward to again visiting our friends in Japan and identifying new opportunities to further grow our cultural and economic partnerships,” said Gov. Holcomb.

• “Japan and Indiana share so many industry strengths and, with our shared commitment to building economies of the future, we are together poised to lead, innovate, and develop the future of advanced manufacturing, energy and mobility.”

While IN Japan: Gov. Holcomb spoke to Indiana media while in Tokyo, stating he is confident that the trip will bear fruit for Indiana.

• “We were born and raised Hoosiers — I was, at least — and kind of ‘Midwest-nice,’ and we like to be polite and be accounted for. (But) the world’s run by those who show up. And we show up.”

What else happened this week? Gov. Holcomb ordered flags at half-staff for Patriot Day and honored the victims of Sept. 11, 2001.

• To stay up-to-date, follow Gov. Holcomb on Facebook or Twitter.

We've long talked about our deep bench of talent across the state. And in this year's municipal elections, it's certainly showing.

You can read our quick Q&As with multiple candidates and take action to support their candidacies by visiting our website.

Be on the lookout: More candidate features will be available on our website and on our social media platforms next week!

Are you a mayoral candidate that would like to be featured? Reach out to us.

From Fox News:

"Hunter Biden was indicted Thursday on federal gun charges out of Special Counsel David Weiss' investigation. 

"Biden was charged with making a false statement in the purchase of a firearm; making a false statement related to information required to be kept by a federal firearms licensed dealer; and one count of possession of a firearm by a person who is an unlawful user of or addicted to a controlled substance."

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From FactCheckBiden.com:

Yesterday, President Biden chose to sell Americans a false bill of goods about what his “Bidenomics” agenda looks like in action. He rattled off a series of lies – but the reality of Bidenomics in action is inflation is back on the rise, real earnings are down, gas prices are still up, and bills for hardworking Americans are mounting.

For the record:

• Biden has not created a manufacturing boom
• Biden has not "created" 13 million jobs
• Biden has not reduced the deficit
• Biden has not kept his promise that Americans making under $400,000 wouldn’t pay a penny more taxes
• Biden was the one who failed to negotiate with Republicans on the debt ceiling

Help ensure fair and transparent elections in your local community!

So: Our elections depend on dedicated Hoosiers stepping up and actively participating in the process. That doesn't just mean voting, but volunteering to make sure every vote counts.

Sooo: If you care about fair and transparent elections, we encourage you to volunteer to become a poll worker this November.

• Depending on what county you live in, you can earn up to $150 for your time.

Take action: If your interested in working the polls, click the button below and send us your information. We will then forward it to your local county Republican Party chairperson.

From Indiana Capital Chronicle:

"Indiana’s education leaders are still chipping away at a massive redesign of Hoosier high school curriculum and diploma requirements, but one national expert has already lauded state officials for their work.

"The praise came during Wednesday’s State Board of Education (SBOE) meeting from Patricia Levesque, CEO of ExcelinEd, a national education policy organization founded by former Florida Gov. Jeb Bush.

"Levesque presented board members with an analysis of high school 'rethinking' taking place in other states — many of which are also trying to better prepare graduates for careers in an ever-changing job market. She said during her presentation that Indiana’s ongoing planning — and financial backing from the state legislature — is already among the most advanced in the nation."

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We are officially less than 60 days until Election Day and there are plenty of important dates you need to be aware of.

Make a plan: Add these dates into your calendar and make a plan to vote this fall.

• Sept. 23, 2023: Absentee ballots begin to be mailed
• Oct. 10, 2023: Voter registration ends
• Oct. 11, 2023: Early voting begins
• Oct. 26, 2023: Deadline to request an absentee ballot
• Oct. 6, 2023: Early voting ends and absentee ballots due at noon
• Nov. 7, 2023: ELECTION DAY

Visit indianavoters.com today!

September 21: Whitley County Hog Roast

September 24: Cass County Fall Fun-raiser

Events past these dates are available on our website and will be added to the newsletter as we approach them.

Governor Eric Holcomb speaks during reopening of biofuels facility in Cloverdale

Lt. Gov. Suzanne Crouch speaks during Civic Learning Symposium 

Secretary of State Diego Morales announces election improvement grant funding

Attorney General Todd Rokita releases statement on ACLU lawsuit against IDOC

State Comptroller Tera Klutz presents Indiana’s fiscal year-end report

Treasurer of State Daniel Elliott speaks during Indiana County Treasurers Association meeting

U.S. Sen. Todd Young remembers Hoosier and American service members killed in Kabul two years ago

U.S. Sen. Mike Braun speaks out about latest revision to WOTUS rule

Congressman Rudy Yakym accepting nominations for U.S. Service academies

Congressman Jim Banks discusses NARA finding emails linked to President Biden's pseudonym  

Congressman Jim Baird meets with Prosperity Indiana and Hoosier Housing Needs Coalition

Congresswoman Victoria Spartz congratulates district native Judge Paul Felix for his appointment to Indiana Court of Appeals

Congressman Greg Pence remembers 13 service members killed in Kabul two years ago

Congressman Larry Bucshon speaks during 110th annual meeting of the Terre Haute Chamber of Commerce

Congresswoman Erin Houchin stops by Scott County Family YMCA

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