IN · Candidate
Greg Ballard
Lincoln PartyCandidate
On the ballot Nov 3, 2026: Secretary of State of Indiana
Biography
Greg Ballard is the Lincoln Party candidate for Indiana Secretary of State. A former Republican mayor of Indianapolis (2008–2016) and retired Marine Corps lieutenant colonel, he started the new party to run, and says he is courting independent voters.[1][2][3][5]
Ballard earned a bachelor's degree in economics from Indiana University Bloomington and a master's degree in military science from Marine Corps University.[4][2] He served in the Marine Corps from 1978 to 2001, fought in the Persian Gulf War, received the Legion of Merit and retired as a lieutenant colonel after 23 years.[4][2]
Ballard was elected mayor of Indianapolis as a Republican and served two terms, from 2008 to 2016.[2][4] The Indiana Capital Chronicle describes him as a lifelong Republican.[5]
In March 2026 he launched an independent campaign for secretary of state, using the label "Lincoln Party" on petition forms.[5] He argues that he is the most experienced candidate in the race, saying of his opponents: "They've never led anything of significance in their lives, and I have."[2]
- 1.Indiana Secretary of State election, 2026 · Ballotpedia · 2026-10-19 Reference
- 2.Ballotpedia candidate profiles and survey summaries, Indiana Secretary of State 2026 · Ballotpedia Candidate Connection · 2026 Candidate's own words
- 3.Indiana secretary of state hopefuls clash over voting rules, office audit · Indiana Capital Chronicle via Indiana Public Media · 2026-08-27 News report
- 4.Greg Ballard · Ballotpedia Reference
- 5.Ballard to run under Lincoln Party name in independent bid for Indiana secretary of state · Indiana Capital Chronicle · 2026-03-12 News report
Researched from the cited sources on 2026-10-21.