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Meet 12 of the Rural Candidates Running for Office This Year The liberal political establishment has all but abandoned organizing in rural communities. These campaigns hold the key to keeping our democracy alive. Michelle Higgs, running for Indiana State House District 60, is featured in the article about Dirtroad Organizing.

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Read more about The Nation: Meet 12 of the Rural Candidates Running for Office This Year (10/30/2024)

Republicans have held a super majority in the statehouse for more than a decade, including both U.S. Senate seats and seven of the nine U.S. House seats. So Democrats face an uphill battle every election cycle - especially, in deep red rural areas.

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WTIU/Indiana Public Media covers the Indiana Rural Summit and several of its candidates: Politically, Indiana has more in common with the South than its neighbors in the Midwest. Outside of Indianapolis and the Chicago suburbs, only small pockets of Democratic opposition exist. Of 93 counties, five voted for Biden in the last election. In rural Daviess County, 80 percent chose Trump.

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Read more about In Indiana's reddest districts, rural Dems still put up a fight

The Dubois County Democrats are joining forces with the Indiana Rural Summit to host an important community event. This summit they are holding will take place at the Ferdinand Senior Center, located at 313 West 9th Street in Ferdinand, on Wednesday, October 9th, 2024 at 6:30 PM, and will cover critical issues affecting Southern Indiana’s rural communities.

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Read more about Indiana Democrat Rural Summit Community Event to be Held in Ferdinand
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Morgan / Johnson Counties Rural Summit

Hosted by Michelle Higgs (HD 60) & Michael Potter (HD 47) with Special Guest, singer/songwriter Rose O’Neal

Tuesday, Sept. 24th

5:30pm - 8:00pm ET

Rustic Gatherings

1776 E. Mahalasville Rd.

Martinsville, IN 46151

Register: https://secure.actblue.com/donate/irs-morgan

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INDIANA – The Indiana Rural Summit, a pivotal event to revitalize and enhance the democratic engagement of rural communities in Southern Indiana, has successfully launched its tour with two initial stops, garnering significant attention and participation from local citizens and candidates alike. The summits serve as a platform for dialogue, connection, and grassroots mobilization, highlighting the unique challenges and opportunities within rural areas of Indiana. Read more...

Read more about WBIW: The Indiana Rural Summit: A Comprehensive Overview

A Rural Summit was held Thursday, Aug. 15, at the Scott County YMCA for Democratic candidates for the Indiana House to speak to voters about issues that could improve the way of life for Southern Indiana. The topics that House District 66 Candidate Jennifer David and House District 69 Candidate Trish Whitcomb touched upon were education, cost of living, the housing crisis in Southern Indiana, local government services for property tax relief and working with Republican representatives for the betterment of Indiana.

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Read more about Crothersville Times: Rural Summit Focuses On Education

JASPER, Ind. (WHET) – The Indiana Rural Summit stopped in Jasper today and participated in the annual Strassenfest parade. Hundreds of people gathered to watch the floats and community members go by, including both political parties. Many saw familiar faces who will be on the Democratic ticket this November. Read more...

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