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In 2024, the Committee for Rural Engagement, a Political Action Committee (PAC), launched the Indiana Rural Summit, a tour organizing 12 House candidates representing 30 counties across south-central Indiana focused on key community issues like healthcare, housing, education, and jobs. The initiative highlighted how rural and “artificially rural” districts, shaped by gerrymandering, often isolate voters and suppress their voices in policymaking. By connecting across overlapping counties, the candidates created opportunities for collaborative, regional conversations that reflect the shared challenges rural communities face. This effort is turning the effects of gerrymandering into a strength by forming a regional coalition to uplift rural voices and address common concerns.
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The Indiana Rural Summit is a flagship initiative that was created last year in response to the needs of Indiana State House Candidates. It serves as an incubator for state-level candidates across Indiana. It brings together rural and small-town communities from various House districts to form a powerful, values-aligned coalition, amplifying the voices of voters often overlooked.
The summit works to:
- Create a Micro-Grant Pilot program supporting Democratic State House campaigns
- Provide strategic voter outreach and event opportunities
- Foster grassroots engagement and shared strategy
- Elevated key rural issues and boost earned media
Our goal for this fundraiser is to secure vital funding to sustain and expand these efforts.
Every contribution strengthens rural voices in 2026. We can't do this without you!
