ReCenter Indiana

The arranged (political) marriage between Gov. Braun and Lt. Gov. Beckwith is again showing signs of strain. First, Pastor Beckwith attacked Islam, giving Americans "permission to hate again." Then Braun said Beckwith "probably regrets" saying that. Then Beckwith assured us he has no regrets, repeating that Indiana could face an "Islamist takeover." Meanwhile, Braun stirred up his own controversy, beginning Pride* Month by praising the "nuclear family."

Beckwith doubles down, feuds with fellow Republicans over Islam remarks - THE INDIANA CITIZEN By Sydney Byerly The Indiana Citizen June 3, 2026 Lt. Gov. Micah Beckwith feuded on social media Wednesday with fellow Indiana Republicans who criticized his attacks on Islam and calls to give Americans "permission to hate again.” A day after Gov. Mike Braun suggested Beckwith "probably regrets" h...

Join us at Conner Prairie on Fri June 26 at 2pm for a free guided visit of "Torn: A Family Portrait," an exhibit about William Conner's family and one Native nation impacted by government policies. An open community conversation follows about today's government policies and how Hoosiers can have their voices heard.

Sponsorships are now open for ReCenter Indiana’s inaugural Advancing the Center: An Evening with Chuck Todd! On Thursday, August 13, 2026, at the Eiteljorg Museum in Indianapolis, ReCenter Indiana will bring together community leaders, civic supporters, young adult Hoosiers and changemakers for an energizing nonpartisan evening focused on strengthening democracy and moving Indiana forward.

Our country and our state urgently need gatherings like this right now — spaces where people can come together across differences, focus on what matters and invest in a stronger civic future.

The evening will feature Chuck Todd, former NBC chief political analyst and moderator of Meet the Press and current host of The Chuck ToddCast. The program will include a VIP reception, dinner and a conversation with Chuck Todd and local young adults.

Sponsorships provide meaningful visibility while aligning your organization with civic engagement, democracy and Indiana’s future. Learn more and become a sponsor here:

Advancing the Center — ReCenter Indiana Thursday, August 13, 2026Eiteljorg Museumof American Indians and Western Art500 W Washington St, Indianapolis, IN 462046:30 p.m. Doors Open7:00 p.m. Program and Dinner Be part of ReCenter Indiana’s inaugural event,Advancing the Center: An Evening with Chuck Todd. Join bipartisan community leaders,...

Diego Morales is secretary of state, the highest office on the statewide ballot this fall. But fellow Republican officials are trying to dump him at the Indiana GOP convention in June. And now there's a new revelation: Morales extended a no-bid contract with a company whose CEO has contributed $55,000 to his campaign — and the company is being paid from a fund intended to compensate crime victims. Meanwhile, Lt. Gov. Micah Beckwith* is stoking fears of a takeover by Muslims, who account for less than 1% of the state's population.

New records spotlight $90K restitution fund payment to donor, nearly $500K in raises under Morales • Indiana Capital Chronicle A $90,000 vendor payment from a victim restitution account and broad salary increases were approved by Secretary of State Diego Morales.

Happy 4th Birthday, ReCenter Indiana! 🎉
Today, we are celebrating a meaningful milestone: ReCenter Indiana is turning 4 years old.
Over the past four years, this community’s passion, dedication and shared commitment to restoring balance and civic health in Indiana have fueled our growth. Together, we are proving that Hoosiers are ready for a more centered, collaborative future.
As we mark this anniversary, we are also celebrating major milestones that are shaping our next chapter:
✅ We hired Jocelyn Vare, our first Executive Director, expanding our capacity and impact across the state.
✅ We launched a groundbreaking non-voter survey to better understand young voter apathy and the barriers that keep young Hoosiers from participating in elections.
✅ We hosted redistricting listening sessions to lift up Hoosier voices and advocate for fair, competitive districts.
And we are just getting started.
Looking ahead, we will continue our vital work to educate and engage young adults, strengthen civic participation and push back against efforts that discourage voter involvement.

We are also excited to host our first major event: Advancing the Center: An Evening with Chuck Todd on August 13. At this inaugural event, we will launch a powerful new initiative to support the next cycle of civic fellowship and hands-on community engagement for young adults.

Whether you have been with us since day one or just joined the movement, you are part of the ReCenter Indiana story.

Thank you for investing your time, energy and voice in building a better Indiana.
Here’s to four years of impact — and many more to come! 💜

Volunteer with Us! ReCenter Indiana is preparing for our inaugural "Advancing the Center: An Evening with Chuck Todd" event, and we need your help to make it a success.
🗽 At a time when our country and our state urgently need more constructive civic engagement, this event will bring together Hoosiers who care about democracy, common ground, and Indiana’s future.
🖐 We are looking for volunteers to help with event outreach, promotion, logistics, welcoming guests and welcoming our speaker, former Meet the Press host, Chuck Todd!
✅ Interested in volunteering? Comment below or email [email protected], and we’ll follow up with next steps.
🇺🇸 Let’s move democracy forward — together.

Some 14 voters in Indiana’s May 5 primary may be subpoenaed to testify under oath. That’s for a recount in the Lafayette area, where state Sen. Spencer Deery beat Paula Copenhaver by just two votes. She claims those 14 broke state law by voting in the primary of a party they don’t actually support. One of them, a retired history teacher, said: "I've never heard (of) a recount where they are going after the actual voters." In Fort Wayne,* state Sen. Liz Brown beat Darren Vogt by just 14 votes. He also wants a recount.

Indiana voter named in recount petition talks about possibility of questioning about voting in tight Republican Primary race There's a showdown over who actually won the primary election in Indiana Senate District 23.

Did you sit out Indiana’s May 5 primary? Because you thought your vote wouldn’t make a difference? With nearly all votes counted,* incumbent state Sen. Spencer Deery in the Lafayette area has just a 4-vote lead over his challenger. In the Fort Wayne area, incumbent state Sen. Liz Brown is only 15 votes ahead. TV viewers were deluged with attack ads. How much did interest groups spend on those ads to influence Hoosiers’ votes -- just in state Senate races? A jaw-dropping 5,000% more than in the 2024 primary.

Did Trump oust 5 Indiana senators on Election Day, or did the money? Was it the mere fact of President Donald Trump's endorsement, or the tens of millions in ad spending that boosted challengers over Indiana Senate incumbents?

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Indiana’s May 5 primary is being fueled almost solely by Trump’s need for revenge," an Indiana-based writer for Politico* reports. Challengers are branding fellow conservatives in their own party as "liberal." What those incumbent state lawmakers did was heed their constituents and reject the president's demand to redraw Indiana congressional districts. U.S. Sen. Jim Banks is bankrolling many of the attack ads, though they don't mention his name.

US Sen. Banks takes an unusually active role in attacking anti-redistricting lawmakers • Indiana Capital Chronicle U.S. Sen. Jim Banks has his fingerprints all over the campaign to oust several Indiana state senators in the Republican primary, although voters might have a hard time knowing it.