Upcoming Events 📅

• Sunday, Nov. 30: Join Amy & Jim Oliver to Decorate Mother's Cupboard for Christmas + Volunteer Training, 12-3pm (646 Memorial Dr., Nashville)
• Monday, Dec. 1: Rally Against Redistricting - House Session, 12-3pm
• Wednesday, Dec. 3: County Commissioners Meeting, 2-4pm
• Thursday, Dec. 4: County Council Work Session, 9am-Noon
• Monday, Dec. 8: Rally Against Redistricting - Senate Session, 9am-Noon
• Wednesday, Dec. 10: What Is a Precinct Chair? Online Training, 1-2pm
• Monday, Dec. 15: County Council Meeting, 5:30-7:30pm
• Wednesday, Dec. 17: County Commissioners Meeting, 6-8pm



Concert for Democracy Recap 🎸

Thanks to all the volunteers, donors, and attendees who made the Concert for Democracy a rousing success! We had 85 attendees and raised over $2,000 for the party to support candidates and get out the vote in the 2026 elections.

If you couldn't make the event or missed some of the performances, check out the full video of the event on YouTube, courtesy of Documocracy.

November Meeting Recap 📜

• Susan Rardin has been appointed the new precinct chair for Jackson 1. Congratulations Susan!
• The PR committee has published a new page of community resources on the party website. If you have suggestions of resources we should add, contact Julia Spangler at [email protected]. 
• Candidate search
  • We are still in need of candidates for nearly all open positions. The filing period is Jan. 7 - Feb. 6, 2026. Even if you don't have the desire to campaign aggressively, we are still hoping to deliver a full slate of candidates to give the community options and build name recognition. If you're interested in learning more about becoming a candidate, contact Lora Lewis Rudd at [email protected].
• T-shirts
  • The t-shirt committee is still working on designs and identifying an online storefront to allow individual ordering and payment. The group discussed its preference for using a local business or union shop.
• Events committee
  • We discussed the benefit of creating a year-long events calendar, along with several ideas for changing up our annual events. A short-term committee (composed of Susan Rardin, Christy Crandall, Marion Banzhaf, Lora Rudd, and Jacob Quackenbush) was formed to discuss the events calendar in more detail and present recommendations at a future meeting.
• Vacant party positions
  • The party has several vacancies for precinct chairs and vice chairs, which has prevented the committee from reaching a quorum for voting for the last several months. Party rules have recently been changed to allow for the chair and vice chair to be the same gender, as opposed to a male/female pair. Precinct chairs are responsible for outreach to their neighbors to support Democratic candidates, equipped with voter data from VAN. 
  • We are also seeking a new Democratic appointment to the Election Board. You must be available in the month of November 2026 to oversee elections.
  • We also need six people interested in being delegates to the state Democratic convention. See below for detailed information.
  • If you're interested in any of the vacant party positions, contact Lora Lewis Rudd at [email protected].
• Platform committee
  • Because we did not have a quorum of voting members, we postponed an official vote to adopt the platform until January. Read the draft platform here.

Help Amy Finish the Year Strong! 💰

Indiana State House District 62: Amy Oliver Campaign Updates

Campaign website: www.voteamyoliver.com



Amy needs to raise an additional $5,000 to meet her $50,000 end-of-the-year fundraising goal. Any amount you can contribute helps! Donate to Amy's campaign here.

Redistricting Isn't Dead Yet! Call Your Reps 📞

The Indiana House of Representatives is convening on Monday, Dec. 1 to take up the issue of redistricting. The Senate plans to reconvene on Monday, Dec. 8 to vote on the House’s redistricting proposal. This article on Indiana Public Media provides some background on the about-face from lawmakers, who previously stated they would not convene in December.

Call your reps today to oppose new maps! You don’t need to say a lot – keep it short and ask them to vote no on any early redistricting proposals.



Call State Representative Dave Hall:
317-232-9978



Call State Senator Eric Koch:
317-232-9400

Call Governor Braun:
317-232-4567



Use this tool to look up your state senator and rep if you’re not sure who specifically represents you.



Submit Testimony for Committee Meetings 📝

House committee hearings are expected on Tuesday, Dec. 2 and Senate hearings on Tuesday, Dec. 9. They may not allow time for everyone to testify, but submitted testimony will be printed and delivered to lawmakers, serving as an important record of opposition. Submit your testimony here using a tool created by Mad Voters Indiana.



Rallies at the Statehouse ✊

Make your voice even louder by attending the rallies at the Indiana Statehouse on Dec. 1 (RSVP, organized by ACLU Indiana and partners) and Dec. 8 (RSVP, organized the Indiana Democratic Party).

Call for Delegates for the 2026 Indiana Democratic Convention 📣

We are seeking six Democrats interested in serving as delegates to the 2026 Indiana Democratic State Convention! This is an exciting opportunity to represent the Brown County Democrats, help shape the party’s platform at the state level, and vote on key statewide nominations.



What Delegates Do:

• Attend the Indiana Democratic State Convention (date and location TBD by the Indiana Democratic Party)  
• Vote on the state party platform, rules, and nominations for statewide offices (such as Attorney General, Secretary of State, etc.)  
• Participate in district-level caucuses as needed  
• Serve as ambassadors for the Brown County Democrats within the broader state party  

Eligibility Requirements:

• Must be in good standing with the Democratic Party and resident of Brown County
• Must file to run for Delegate during the 2026 Primary Election filing period (typically January–February 2026)  
• Must be willing and able to attend the State Convention in person  

If you're interested in serving as a delegate, email Lora Lewis Rudd at [email protected].

Our Next Meeting 🔔

Next Meeting: Tuesday, January 27, 6:30 - 7:30 p.m.

Location: Brown County Community Foundation

Join us for our monthly meeting! We'll discuss election updates, volunteer opportunities, and more.



Have topics you want to add to the agenda? Contact Party Chair Lora Lewis Rudd at [email protected].