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Secretary of State

2026 Indiana Secretary of State — General Election · November 3, 2026

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Overview

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2026 Indiana Secretary of State — General Election on November 3, 2026
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2026 GENERAL ELECTION - 11/3/2026

AS OF 8/12/2026

OFFICE: SECRETARY OF STATE

CANDIDATE NAME: Beau Bayh

PARTY AFFILIATION: Democratic

DISTRICT: Secretary of State

DATE FILED: 2026-06-29

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Meet Beau Bayh

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Beau Bayh is a seventh-generation Hoosier who was raised to believe public service means actually serving the public — not your political party, and certainly not yourself.

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Beau Bayh is a seventh-generation Hoosier who was raised to believe public service means actually serving the public — not your political party, and certainly not yourself.

Meet Beau Bayh

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For Beau, that meant joining the United States Marine Corps. He served as an Infantry Officer, where he rose to the rank of Captain and graduated from the Scout Sniper Unit Leader’s Course. His military service took him around the world, including to Europe in support of America’s response to the Russian invasion of Ukraine. There, he served as part of Project Maven, a top secret intelligence program supporting critical missions within the Intelligence Community for United States and NATO operations. He also trained allied military forces in the jungles of South America. Beau was sworn in at the Indiana War Memorial in Indianapolis.

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For Beau, that meant joining the United States Marine Corps. He served as an Infantry Officer, where he rose to the rank of Captain and graduated from the Scout Sniper Unit Leader’s Course. His military service took him around the world, including to Europe in support of America’s response to the Russian invasion of Ukraine. There, he served as part of Project Maven, a top secret intelligence program supporting critical missions within the Intelligence Community for United States and NATO operations. He also trained allied military forces in the jungles of South America. Beau was sworn in at the Indiana War Memorial in Indianapolis.

Meet Beau Bayh

Source-published biography

Following his honorable discharge in 2023, Beau earned a law degree. While in law school, he worked for Cummins Engines and Barnes & Thornburg LLP, both in Indianapolis. Following graduation, he served as a Judicial Law Clerk in Bloomington for the Honorable David F. Hamilton on the United States Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit.

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Following his honorable discharge in 2023, Beau earned a law degree. While in law school, he worked for Cummins Engines and Barnes & Thornburg LLP, both in Indianapolis. Following graduation, he served as a Judicial Law Clerk in Bloomington for the Honorable David F. Hamilton on the United States Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit.

Meet Beau Bayh

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Beau earned his undergraduate degree in Government from Harvard University, where he competed as a Division I athlete and served on the Undergraduate Honor Council. He went on to earn his law degree from Harvard Law School, where he was an Editor of the Business Law Review and a board member of the Harvard Association for Law and Business. He lives in Indianapolis where he works as an attorney.

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Beau earned his undergraduate degree in Government from Harvard University, where he competed as a Division I athlete and served on the Undergraduate Honor Council. He went on to earn his law degree from Harvard Law School, where he was an Editor of the Business Law Review and a board member of the Harvard Association for Law and Business. He lives in Indianapolis where he works as an attorney.

Meet Beau Bayh

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Beau Bayh is a seventh-generation Hoosier who was raised to believe public service means actually serving the public — not your political party, and certainly not yourself. For Beau, that meant joining the United States Marine Corps. He served as an Infantry Officer, where he rose to the rank of Captain and graduated from the Scout Sniper Unit Leader’s Course.

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Beau Bayh is a seventh-generation Hoosier who was raised to believe public service means actually serving the public — not your political party, and certainly not yourself. For Beau, that meant joining the United States Marine Corps. He served as an Infantry Officer, where he rose to the rank of Captain and graduated from the Scout Sniper Unit Leader’s Course.

A Seventh-Generation Hoosier

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Beau Bayh is a seventh-generation Hoosier who was raised in a family of public servants. He believes public service means actually serving the public — not your political party, and certainly not yourself.

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Beau Bayh is a seventh-generation Hoosier who was raised in a family of public servants. He believes public service means actually serving the public — not your political party, and certainly not yourself.

A Seventh-Generation Hoosier

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For Beau, that meant joining the United States Marine Corps. He was sworn in at the Indiana War Memorial in Indianapolis. In the Marines, Beau served as an Infantry Officer, where he rose to the rank of Captain and graduated from the Scout Sniper Unit Leader’s Course. His military service took him around the world, including to Europe in support of America’s response to the Russian invasion of Ukraine.

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For Beau, that meant joining the United States Marine Corps. He was sworn in at the Indiana War Memorial in Indianapolis. In the Marines, Beau served as an Infantry Officer, where he rose to the rank of Captain and graduated from the Scout Sniper Unit Leader’s Course. His military service took him around the world, including to Europe in support of America’s response to the Russian invasion of Ukraine.

Running Towards the Fight

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Throughout his career, Beau has been guided by the lessons he learned as a Marine: When facing tough fights, you run toward them, not away from them.

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Throughout his career, Beau has been guided by the lessons he learned as a Marine: When facing tough fights, you run toward them, not away from them.

Positions and priorities

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Corruption and Wasteful Spending at the Secretary of State’s Office

Candidate position
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Reduce corruption, insider dealing, and wasteful spending in the Indiana Secretary of State's office.

  • Prioritizes taxpayer accountability and an office that serves Hoosiers rather than insiders or political allies.
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Beau’s first priority is to clean up the corruption in the Secretary of State’s office, where taxpayer dollars have been wasted on unnecessary travel, luxury vehicles, no-bid contracts for big donors, and six-figure jobs for the Secretary’s family and friends. As our next Secretary of State, Beau will make sure the office works for all Hoosiers, not the other way around.

Secure and Fair Elections for All Hoosiers

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Protect election security while ensuring every eligible Hoosier can participate and have a lawful vote counted.

  • Pairs opposition to illegal voting with concern about Indiana's low election participation.
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BEAU WILL FIGHT FOR INDIANA’S SMALL BUSINESSES

Give Hoosiers a Say on Important Issues

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Support statewide ballot referendums so voters can decide major issues, including redistricting.

  • Would give voters a direct role in issues now decided primarily by elected officials and party structures.
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Beau believes everyday Hoosiers – not just the politicians – should have the power to make decisions that affect their lives. He supports statewide ballot referendums that would allow Hoosier voters to weigh in on issues important to them, including redistricting.

Support Indiana’s Small Businesses

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Support small businesses by reducing red tape and wasteful government spending and helping firms access the tools needed to grow.

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Indiana is home to thousands of new small businesses that are created every year. Beau will be a partner and an advocate for each and every one of those businesses, ensuring they have the tools necessary to thrive and find ways to cut red tape and wasteful spending.

Support Hardworking Hoosiers

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Oppose excessive taxes on working people, support labor unions, demand taxpayer accountability, and strengthen the middle class.

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Beau knows Indiana’s strength comes from its hardworking families. He’ll stand up for them by fighting excessive taxes on working people, supporting labor unions, demanding accountability for every taxpayer dollar, and working to rebuild a strong middle class.

Reduce Partisan Division in Government

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Government should work across party lines to deliver practical results and restore public trust.

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In the Marine Corps, Beau didn’t care where his fellow Marines came from, what they looked like, or who they voted for – only that they worked together to complete the mission. As our next Secretary of State, Beau will bring that same mindset to the Statehouse, where he will be a voice that bridges partisan divisions to deliver commonsense solutions and restore trust and accountability in government for all Hoosiers.

Protect Indiana’s Natural Resources

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Protect clean air, clean water, open spaces, and other natural resources for future generations.

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Hoosiers take great pride in our state’s natural resources. Protecting them is a responsibility we owe to future generations, so they can inherit the same clean air, clean water, and open spaces we’ve been fortunate to enjoy.

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Campaign finance

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FEC candidate totals through June 30, 2026.

Total receipts
$1,178,369.66
Total disbursements
$428,588.16
Cash on hand
$2,311,138.75
Committee debt
$0.00
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Candidate: Beau Bayh

Office: Secretary of State

Party: Democratic

Committee: Beau Bayh for Indiana

Organization ID: 8088

Report: 2nd Quarterly

Period end: 2026-06-30

Filed: 2026-07-15

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Sources

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  1. Election record

    2026 Indiana election record — Beau Bayh

    Indiana Secretary of State

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  2. Candidate-owned primary source

    Beau Bayh — candidate-owned primary source 1

    Beau Bayh campaign

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  3. Candidate-owned primary source

    Beau Bayh — candidate-owned primary source 2

    Beau Bayh campaign

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  4. Campaign-finance record

    Beau Bayh for Indiana — 2026 financial summary

    Indiana Election Division

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  5. Candidate-provided

    Beau Bayh campaign source 3

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    Beau Bayh campaign source 2

    Beau Bayh campaign

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