Greg Ballard’s move to gain a spot on the secretary of state ballot took center stage when he delivered eight large boxes of petition signatures. His effort, tied to the Lincoln Party, underscores a growing push to open up new opportunities for independent candidates.

Former Indianapolis Mayor Greg Ballard says he’s nearly finished gathering the signatures needed to secure his spot on Indiana’s November ballot as an independent. His potential run as Secretary of State marks a notable break from traditional party options in the state’s upcoming election.