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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: Max Engling

PARTY AFFILIATION: Republican

DISTRICT: Secretary of State

DATE FILED: 2026-06-22

Experience

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A Hoosier. A Father. A Fighter.

Source-published biography

To pay his way through college, Max worked construction while earning his bachelor's degree at IUPUI, and later earned a master's degree in National Defense and Strategic Planning as a civilian at the U.S. Naval War College. Today, he and his family live in Cicero, Indiana, where they are active members in the same church where they were married fifteen years ago and now serve in a variety of teaching and volunteer roles.

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To pay his way through college, Max worked construction while earning his bachelor's degree at IUPUI, and later earned a master's degree in National Defense and Strategic Planning as a civilian at the U.S. Naval War College. Today, he and his family live in Cicero, Indiana, where they are active members in the same church where they were married fifteen years ago and now serve in a variety of teaching and volunteer roles.

A Hoosier. A Father. A Fighter.

Source-published biography

During the Tea Party movement, Max moved to Washington, D.C., where he served on the House Administration Committee, the U.S. House committee responsible for election administration and oversight. There, he gained valuable experience in election law, congressional oversight, and public policy. He later worked in House leadership as a senior staff member, helping advance conservative legislation and priorities.

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During the Tea Party movement, Max moved to Washington, D.C., where he served on the House Administration Committee, the U.S. House committee responsible for election administration and oversight. There, he gained valuable experience in election law, congressional oversight, and public policy. He later worked in House leadership as a senior staff member, helping advance conservative legislation and priorities.

A Hoosier. A Father. A Fighter.

Source-published biography

Most recently, Max served on the staff of U.S. Senator Jim Banks, traveling throughout Indiana to meet with faith leaders, business owners, elected officials, grassroots activists, and families in every corner of the state. Through those conversations, he has heard the same priorities again and again: protect election integrity, reduce government overreach, and create a stronger environment for Indiana businesses to grow and thrive.

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Most recently, Max served on the staff of U.S. Senator Jim Banks, traveling throughout Indiana to meet with faith leaders, business owners, elected officials, grassroots activists, and families in every corner of the state. Through those conversations, he has heard the same priorities again and again: protect election integrity, reduce government overreach, and create a stronger environment for Indiana businesses to grow and thrive.

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Government ethics, accountability, and elections

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ensuring only U.S. citizens vote in Indiana elections - protecting voter confidence and the integrity of the voter rolls.

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ensuring only U.S. citizens vote in Indiana elections - protecting voter confidence and the integrity of the voter rolls.

Government ethics, accountability, and elections

Candidate position

As Secretary of State, Max will work to ensure that only eligible citizens vote in Indiana elections, advocate for closed primaries to preserve the integrity of the Republican nomination process, strengthen protections against business fraud – including dangerous transportation companies – and improve transparency by making it easier for citizens to report potential election concerns. Drawing on his experience in both state and federal government, Max is prepared to lead an office that works well with conservative statehouse leaders and serves Hoosiers with integrity, accountability, and efficiency.

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As Secretary of State, Max will work to ensure that only eligible citizens vote in Indiana elections, advocate for closed primaries to preserve the integrity of the Republican nomination process, strengthen protections against business fraud – including dangerous transportation companies – and improve transparency by making it easier for citizens to report potential election concerns. Drawing on his experience in both state and federal government, Max is prepared to lead an office that works well with conservative statehouse leaders and serves Hoosiers with integrity, accountability, and efficiency.

Stop Business-filing Fraud

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Stop Business-filing Fraud

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Stop Business-filing Fraud

A Hoosier. A Father. A Fighter.

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Belief

After college, Max continued working for a small business in Indiana, giving him firsthand experience navigating the regulations and bureaucracy that entrepreneurs face every day. Those experiences reinforced his belief that government should serve citizens, not stand in their way.

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After college, Max continued working for a small business in Indiana, giving him firsthand experience navigating the regulations and bureaucracy that entrepreneurs face every day. Those experiences reinforced his belief that government should serve citizens, not stand in their way.

Citizen-Only Voting

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Supports election rules and voter-roll safeguards intended to ensure only U.S. citizens vote in Indiana elections.

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Citizen-Only Voting

Election Transparency Portal

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Supports creating a public portal through which citizens can report potential election issues.

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Election Transparency Portal

Stop Business-Filing Fraud

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Supports screening business filings to detect shell companies and other fraudulent registrations.

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Stop Business-Filing Fraud

Cut Small-Business Red Tape

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Supports reducing regulations on small businesses and streamlining Secretary of State business services.

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Cut Small-Business Red Tape

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Campaign finance

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FEC candidate totals through June 30, 2026.

Total receipts
$202,745.23
Total disbursements
$52,623.87
Cash on hand
$150,121.36
Committee debt
$0.00
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Candidate: Maximillian Terrance Engling

Office: Secretary of State

Party: Republican

Committee: Max for Indiana

Organization ID: 8302

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 — Max Engling

    Indiana Secretary of State

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  2. Candidate-owned primary source

    Max Engling — candidate-owned primary source

    Max Engling campaign

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  3. Campaign-finance record

    Max for Indiana — 2026 financial summary

    Indiana Election Division

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