Phase 1: Ask people to sign my petition to get on the ballot.
Phase 2: Get elected.
Every day I ask people to sign the form that allows me to get on the ballot. My goal is 10,000 signatures. That way I have far more than is needed because the Election Office will undoubtedly reject some of them for being unreadable or invalid [1].
How many signatures do I need? I've been saying 7,000 but it's hard to know for sure. So my stretch goal is 10,000.
I'll keep this post updated. And if you can help, please consider volunteering.
? Nov 2023: 2,083
31 Mar 2024: 3,251
17 May 2024: 4,560
4 Jun 2024: 5,125
9 Jun 2024, 5,473
13 Jun 2024: 5,577
21 Jun 2024: 5,717
28 Jun 2024: 5,903
1 Jul 2024: 6,078
(It was 2,083 last time I counted (Nov 2023). Then it was 3,251 as of the end of March. As of May 17, 2024 it was 4,560.)
Mr. Slaughter,
I met you yesterday at the ribbon cutting at Financial Builders Federal Credit Union in Kokomo. We had the opportunity to talk for a few minutes and I wish you well in your efforts for election to Congress. Unfortunately, I mostly spoke to you about the current state of the Credit Union industry and the increasingly tough competitive and regulatory environment we exist in. I took the time when I got home to visit your website to better understand your positions on what I feel are the voters in central Indiana focus on. I was impressed by the number of topics you addressed, but I am left wondering if there are one or two main issues you would address specifically that we can rally around on a National, State and Local level that resonates with voters in a way (other than being an outsider) to differentiate you from the major party candidates. Rhetoric is a wonderful tool. I use it all the time in my position as Board Chair at the Credit Union. I find that actual solutions to issues is a lot more challenging. I look forward to hearing more from you as your campaign gains momentum.
Good luck and best regards,
Terry Coolbaugh
You can win this campaign!