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“While flattering, the speculation by some media outlets of my winning the Secretary of State race is purely conjecture at this time,” said Mike Wherry, 2010 candidate for the office of Secretary of State in Indiana. “This is unchartered territory being challenged under Indiana’s complex and convoluted election laws. It is premature for any affected party to guess what the outcome of the Indiana Supreme Court ruling will be.”
“We will cross that bridge later this month once we hear the ruling. At that time, we will review the decision and opinions by the justices and make a decision how our campaign will proceed. Of course, if we determine that I have a legitimate claim to hold office, our team will proceed accordingly in working toward that end. I gladly and proudly welcome the opportunity to serve the people of Indiana as their Secretary of State.”
“Throughout this process, however, we are reminded of the great need for election reform. Nothing should be off the table, including a discussion of instituting an “Instant Run-off Voting” system that would have cleared all uncertainty in this issue. The people vote and expect their votes to be counted properly. Potentially making an appointment subject to partisan politics undermines the voice of the voters.”
“In a case where we have a Republican governor possibly appointing a replacement for a Republican Secretary of State, one may question, “What’s wrong with that?” However, imagine the politics involved if we had a Democrat governor making this appointment. Our electoral system is begging for better clarity, transparency and openness. It must change.”
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Many have agreed there needs to be election reform, transparency and integrity. Yet, our elected officials at all levels from the state down to the township cling to the current mechanism especially when questioned as to validity. All laws including election should be simple enough for all to understand and equal to allow all to participate. I have been told one must have political background and experience to run for office, that political positions are so complicated that only a few can understand and perform the duties, and certainly this can not be done by the average individual with no political experience. I believe those closest to the people who experience the consequences of actions by elected officials are more than qualified to seek office and serve with integrity. It is past time to correct the complicated and overpowering and allow those with common sense and life experience get us out of the mess the “professionals” have made. Simple, honest, equal and transparent should be the only qualifications for the law, the process and the candidates.