Indiana Republican State Convention Delegates

2026 Election Coming Up

Time Line Overview



Candidate Filing: Jan. 7, 2026 - Feb. 6, 2026 Noon

Primary Election: May 5, 2026

Convention Date: Saturday June 20, 2026

Where: The Grand Wayne Convention Center

120 W. Jefferson Blvd.

Fort Wayne, IN 46802

Time: 10:00 a.m. (Do Not Be Late. You will very likely be denied entry.)

Official Call and Information From the Indiana Republican State Party

2026 Convention Official Call provides the information on when and where it will be held and the number of delegates each county will have to represent them at the Republican State Convention. You will also find information on hotel blocks that are reserved for the convention here.

Candidate Filing

Filing Requirements

• Democratic/Republican state convention delegates are elected at the primary election (May 5, 2026). Election Calendar

• A declaration of candidacy (Form CAN-37) must be filed with the county election board (IC 3-8-2-6) at the county clerk’s office.

• State Convention Delegate Filing:

• You may fill out the CAN-37 form before you go to the clerk's office. I would not recommend getting this notarized unless you are absolutely sure what district you are running in for State Delegate.

• Every county is different when it comes to districts for State Delegates. Some counties are county districts, some are at-large and some are a combination.

• State Delegates are exempt from submitting the Statement of Economic Interests (CAN-12).

• State convention delegates are not subject to the state’s Campaign Finance Act. Candidate Guide with this information can be found on the SOS website.

• The period for filing a declaration of candidacy starts on Wednesday, January 7, 2026, with a deadline of Friday, February 6, 2026, at 12:00 noon, local time.

This is an overview for filing for PC and State Delegate. For more details and to obtain the necessary forms, candidates should visit the Indiana Election Division’s website for candidate information.

Qualifications For State Delegates

Here are some key points regarding the qualifications of a state delegate and the duties outlined in the rules. For clarification and more details on each of these rules, can be found in the Indiana Republican Party State Committee Rules.

1. Selection Process (Rule 7-3): Delegates are chosen from each county based on the number of votes cast for the Republican Party's candidate for Secretary of State in the most recent election.

2. Eligibility Criteria (Rule 7-8): Delegates must be:

• Residents of the election district

• Qualified primary Republicans

• And pledge support to the Republican Party

3. Appointment by County Chairman (Rule 7-9): The County Chairman can appoint a delegate under certain circumstances, such as when no candidate files or a candidate dies after the primary election.

4. Delegate Assessment Fee (Rule 7-21): Delegates are required to pay an assessment fee, set by the State Committee, to offset the cost of the convention. (Example: Past amount to pay has been $100 but can change from convention to convention.) Ways to pay are via the state party website or via check made out to the Indiana Republican Party (Rule 7-22)

5. Convention Participation (Rule 7-22): Only delegates who have paid the assessment fee can participate in the convention process.

Duties For State Delegates

For clarification and more details each of these rules can be found in the Indiana Republican Party State Committee Rules.

1. Adoption of Rules (Rule 7-41, 7-42): Make sure you read these rules if you are wanting to change any rules for the convention. The rules have changed since last convention.

2. Nomination Process (Rules 7-32 to 7-35): The State Convention nominates candidates for various offices to be elected at the next general election.

• 2026 Mid-Term Year Candidates up for Nomination at the Convention: Secretary of State, Treasurer, Auditor, Party Platform Adoption

3. Platform Adoption (Rule 7-35): The party platform is adopted at the State Convention in mid-term election years. Party Platform PDF

If you have any questions please reach out.

Please share this with your groups that you are involved in and make sure every delegate seat within your county has someone running.