Former Republican Indianapolis Mayor Greg Ballard is running for the position of secretary of state as an independent. Ballard, who served as mayor of Indianapolis from 2008 to 2016, formally launched his campaign with a video posted by the YouTube account. He argues that both political parties are broken and that an independent voice is essential in overseeing elections. He also criticizes current Secretary of State, Diego Morales, for engaging in partisan politics and believes the office should not be partisan. Additionally, Ballard highlights the need for more people who feel they have a place in politics.