Trish Whitcomb goes door-to-door in Jackson County. She's banking on local Republicans disatisfied with incumbent Jim Lucas and one-party rule in the statehouse.

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

By Michelle Higgs
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.
The Indiana Rural Summit took part in the Strassenfest parade in Jasper, IN

WBIW: The Indiana Rural Summit: A Comprehensive Overview

By Michelle Higgs
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...