Indiana GOP Firing on All Cylinders

John,

 

Another exciting week for the Indiana GOP! To start I would like to congratulate our new State Senator elect Daryl Schmitt, who had a caucus victory Wednesday in Jasper to represent the 48th district. I would also like to say thank you to all who threw their hat in the ring and ran in the caucus. Additionally to all of the precinct committeeman that participated in the voting process we thank you for your continued support and participation in our party. Finally I would like to say thank you to our team at state party who ran a professional, successful, and efficient caucus. We received amazing feedback and I could not be more proud of all your hard work. 

 

Coming up this weekend we are hosting our first Super Saturday of September. Starting at 9AM Saturday weekend all across the state our team alongside our county parties will be hitting the streets, knocking doors and getting our message out! We ask everyone to join as at any time throughout the day to help us in this effort. Even an hour of your time can make all the difference come this November!

 

Thank you all for what you do!

Chairman Randy Head

Mike Braun Spoke at the Indy Chamber Hob Nob Event & Released His First Campaign Ad

Senator Mike Braun spoke at the 2024 Hob Nob held in Gainbridge Fieldhouse by the Indy Chamber.    

 

What's he saying: "Happy to have the endorsement of the @IndyChamber and to speak to a large crowd tonight at their #HobNob24 event in Gainbridge Fieldhouse. I ran a successful business for 37 years. I know what Hoosier entrepreneurs need to succeed, because I am one!" - Sen. Braun said via X.

Senator Mike Braun released his first campaign ad of the general election cycle.     

 

What's he saying: "Mike Braun is used to working hard after 37 years in business. Now, he’s ready to work hard for you as our next Governor!" - Sen. Braun said via a post on X.

 

Follow Senator Braun's socials below and keep an eye out as he is continuing his 92 county Freedom and Opportunity Tour and may be making a stop near you!

• To stay up-to-date, follow Sen. Mike Braun on Facebook or X.

Secretary of State Diego Morales Travels the State Championing Election Security

Secretary of State Diego Morales has travelled across the state for the last year helping county clerks prepare for the upcoming election. Giving election improvement grant money to make sure they have the funding necessary to hold fair, safe, and secure elections. We are proud to see the hard work he continues to pour into our state and elections.

 

What he's saying "Another great stop in Grant County presenting county clerk, Pamela Harris’ team and County Election Board with part of our election improvement grant money. Thank you Representative Lori Goss-Reaves for joining us." Secretary of State Diego Morales via X.

Indiana and Every Other State is Now a Border State

This week, Hoosiers were reminded that border czar Kamala Harris has made every state a border state. Indiana was in national news this week as a 26 year old illegal immigrant stabbed a 14 year old girl with a butcher knife while at her brothers baseball game in Lake County. 

 

We are grateful that the child has been treated and released from the hospital, and we are thankful that local law enforcement were able to apprehend the perpetrator. 

 

We all enjoy going to the baseball diamonds and watching our loved ones play. A place where you should be celebrating your kids athletic achievements and participation in your community. But thanks to the policies of border czar Kamala Harris, the border is wide open and millions of people we have no information about are spreading across our country. In Harris' America, ALL states are border states. 

Here is Why:

• 10.1 million illegal immigrants have crossed the border since Harris was named border czar - in comparison, Indiana's entire population is just under 7 million.
• At least 98 people on the terror watchlist have been encountered trying to enter the U.S. between ports of entry this fiscal year.
• With roughly 3,350 daily encounters, this dwarfs the definition of a "crisis" set by Obama's DHS Secretary Jeh Johnson when he said in 2019 that "more than 1,000" encounters a day "overwhelms the system.”
• The Harris-Biden administration has failed to remove 99.7% of the illegal immigrants released into the interior of the U.S. This has led to crimes being committed far beyond the border by people that came to our country with no vetting:
  • A Peruvian gang leader wanted in his home country for 23 murders was arrested in New York after border patrol initially released him into the United States.
  • A Haitian illegal immigrant was arrested for allegedly raping a pregnant woman at a Massachusetts migrant motel.
  • A Mexican illegal immigrant was arrested for allegedly raping a 10-year-old boy twice in Mississippi.
  • A Columbian illegal immigrant facing 18 years in prison for homicide was captured in Maryland after border patrol initially released him into the United States in 2022.

All of these horrible crimes, including the one committed here in Indiana, could have been avoided if policies were in place to secure our southern border. 

 

To be clear, legal immigration is a great thing for good people that are looking for a better life here in America, and we welcome them. But allowing anyone to enter our country without proper vetting is dangerous and irresponsible.

 

Here in Indiana, we have leaders that are working to protect our state, but we need leaders in the White House like Donald Trump and J.D. Vance to fix this national issue. 

Super Saturday Upcoming Schedule

📱 News You Can Use 

Governor Eric Holcomb celebrated 20+ years of partnership with Dallara Group and Indiana.

 

Lieutenant Governor Suzanne Crouch celebrated Hoosier Woman artist "Box The Artist" who art hangs in Chief Justice Loretta Rush's office. 

 

Secretary Diego Morales announced a "I voted" Sticker Contest for Hoosier Youth. 

 

Treasurer Daniel Elliot spoke at the State Board of Accounts Annual Meeting.

 

Comptroller Elise Nieshella met with Owen, Clay, and Hendrick county officials and staffs. Leading to a great discussion on the unique challenges they each face.  

 

Attorney General Todd Rokita continues to fight for Hoosiers, including for tenant rights. 

 

Senator Todd Young congratulated Noah Malone of fishers, winning his first individual gold medal. 

 

Senator Mike Braun highlighted the incident earlier this week and thanked law enforcement for their brave commitment to our communities. 

 

Congressman Rudy Yakym visited Wildman in Warsaw Indiana, a family own business. 

 

Congressman Jim Banks thanked Joe Lonsdale for keynoting his Northeast Indiana Defense Summit. 

 

Congressman Jim Baird highlighted how Biden-Harris policies have effected U.S. citizens. 

 

Congresswoman Victoria Spartz joined the Ways and Means committee to Detroit, Michigan. 

 

Congressman Greg Pence joined the thousands of Hoosiers who cam to Indianapolis to honor the legacy of Senator Richard G. Lugar.   

Congresswoman Erin Houchin visited Walmart in Scottsburg meeting the hardworking team and learning how they serve the community. 

Upcoming Events Across the State

September 7: Wells County Republican Reagan Rally

 

September 12: Clinton County GOP Open Golf Outing

 

September 14: Fulton County Lincoln Day

 

September 15: Johnson County 13th Annual Chairman's GOP Rally & Cookout

 

September 16: 17th Annual Howard County GOP Golf Tournament

 

September 17: Jennings County Lincoln Day Dinner

 

September 19: Howard County GOP Candidate Meet & Greet

 

September 19: Washington Township GOP Lincoln Day Dinner

 

September 21: Cass County Annual Fall Fundraiser

 

September 28: Knox County Republicans Trap Shoot

 

October 1: Hamilton County Annual Fall Dinner

 

October 7: Orange County GOP Annual Fall BBQ

 

October 11: Fayette County Spaghetti Dinner

 

October 15: IN GOP 2024 Fall Dinner