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Senate narrows party caucus rules; amendment lets county chairs appoint precinct committeemen who may vote in caucuses
Summary
The Senate on April 10, 2025, approved an amendment to House Bill 11‑97 that changes how political‑party caucuses fill vacancies and clarifies precinct committeeman appointment and voting rules; vote 28‑17 on the amendment.
The Indiana Senate on April 10, 2025, approved an amendment to House Bill 11‑97 that amended language governing political‑party appointments and caucuses in the event of vacancies, a move supporters portrayed as practical and critics said risks diluting the voice of local voters.
Senator Kyle Walker offered the amendment, which sponsor and backers described as returning to longstanding party practice in many counties: allowing county chairs to appoint precinct committeemen and permitting those appointees to participate in caucus votes to…
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