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John Perkins - Gibson County GOP Chairman Gibson County GOP Chairman | Local elections, community issues, Republican Party news & perspective from Gibson County, Indiana.

My intention will be to share local articles and information for voting in local elections. There will of course be some national news as well if it could have an impact on our local issues. I will share my thoughts and stances in the comments. However, I work for my constituents (you) and while a Precinct Committeeman doesn't exercise their voice for the people often, I can assure you that I'll be working hard for my community and explaining and deliberating when the time comes. In the meantime, please feel free to message me directly or ask questions in the comments. I will not tolerate a lack of civility towards one another - exchanges are fine, but keep it civil or go off-line. That all said, I'm excited to have this up and running and looking forward to the next four years as your Precinct Committeeman.
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For those who do not know me well, I'd like to share my political philosophies and stances;

Milton Friedman Libertarian - Fiscal Conservative; Socially Accepting
Republitarian (Republican/Libertarian Mutt)

I believe the federal government was created and exist for five purposes;
1. Preserve the Peace/Defend the Country
2. Provide a mechanism whereby individual can adjudicate their disputes/Justice
3. Protect individuals from being coerced by other individuals/Safety
4. Promote equal opportunity for all ("Promote" not "Provide")
and secure the Blessings of Liberty to ourselves and our Posterity
5. Protect your inalienable rights as established in the Declaration of Independence


What is the purpose of Government

- Let's review the founding father's words -

"We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all Men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty, and the Pursuit of Happiness – That to secure these Rights, Governments are instituted among Men, deriving their just Powers from the Consent of the Governed, that whenever any Form of Government becomes destructive of these Eds, it is the Right of the People to alter or to abolish it, and to institutes new Government, laying its Foundation on such Principles, and organizing its Powers in such Form, as to them shall seem most likely to effect their Safety and Happiness." "We the people, in Order to form a more perfect Union, establish Justice, insure domestic Tranquility, provide for the common defense, promote the general Welfare, and secure the Blessings of Liberty to ourselves and our Posterity, do ordain and establish this Constitution for the United States of America." Translation

in Order to form a more perfect Union
= In order to create a better country

establish Justice
= Create a means to adjudicate disputes/Courts

insure domestic Tranquility
= Protect individuals from being coerced by other
individuals/Safety such as Peace Officers

provide for the common defense
= Defend the country/Military

promote the general Welfare
= Promote equal opportunity for all ("Promote" not "Provide")

and secure the Blessings of Liberty to ourselves and our Posterity
= Protect your inalienable rights as established in the Declaration of Independence

A few good explanations;
https://youtu.be/vIGViDZvNx4
https://youtu.be/JSumJxQ5oy4
https://youtu.be/1EwaLys3Zak
https://youtu.be/DvNzi7tmkx0
https://www.youtube.com/playlistlist=PLRZf05zFBLXIxNgzIaLIkJAdIlVbADOy9

I prefer Republicans in office but don't consider myself a “Republican” as I don’t like labeling and grouping individuals into categories

Slogans I live by;
“You do you, so long as you do not harm others”
“Teach a man to fish - don't just give him a fish”
“Provide equal opportunity, do not force equal outcome”
“Your liberties end when you intrude on others’ liberties”

Pro
- Free Market Capitalism – It's fair and ethical that if you provide a product or service that is in demand, you are rewarded for it. People can “vote with their dollar” if you provide an equitable service.

- Human Rights – When the government came in and sanctioned marriages, they over-stepped bounds by not separating church and state. They gave tax deductions to those whom are married and power of attorney to spouses in times of crisis. It is a human right to be allowed to choose who you live your life with and while I am a Christian, I do not believe we live in a religious monarchy.

- Welfare Reform – It is too easy to abuse government handouts. I fully support the idea of welfare and a “safety net” to help those in need and I know there are those that need it, but our current system is too lenient and easy to abuse.

- Reciprocity – This is more complicated as I believe individual states can and fairly should have their own laws but a few examples of what needs to be universally accepted; in Indiana with a conceal and carry permit for a personal fi***rm you can store a gun in your car. If you go on a road trip and get pulled over in some states that don't honor your permit you can be charged with a felony! And a more personal issue, Kentucky is one of only 9 states in the US where everyone carries their titles to cars. So, if you move to Kentucky and have a lean holder - good luck getting the title - it's an uphill battle! These sorts of laws need to be universal!

- Bringing the Troops Home – Yes, we need to honor our foreign treaties, but we should not act the world's police force. Other nations choosing to live their lives differently are not wrong but different and it's time we set a higher standard. I don't believe we should never engage nor that we shouldn't be in some places we are, but I do believe we've a history of overdoing and overstepping.

- Tax Reform – I am for either a “Flat Tax” for individuals and businesses where everyone with no exceptions pays the same rate with no write-offs. We should not be subsidizing the cost of running your business. Or a “Fair Tax” where the taxes on products and services are clearly marked in a final price and those who can afford the more luxurious items are thereby agreeing to providing additional percentages of funding for the governments use. Our current tax system is a disincentive to earning more as you are forced to fund additional gains to the government without receiving additional services – that’s called stealing.

- Budgeting – It is simple accounting; do not spend money you do not have. Our government has spending out of control by fulfilling grandiose campaign promises that cost more than we can feasibly collect/tax from the people. Our budgets every year should start off at $0 – yes ZERO – and be assessed as what is needed to provide safety, security and liberty to the people. My duties include;
Political party leader
· Party spokesman
· Conducts meetings
· Helps to recruit candidates
· Assists candidates with their campaigns
· Fund-raiser
· Works with other officers to set an annual budget
· Responsible for holding caucuses to fill local ballot vacancies
· Responsible for holding caucuses to fill local office vacancies
· Serve as a liaison to District and State Committee officers
· Participates in programs sponsored by the State Committee
· Must comply with Statutes set forth in the Indiana Election Code, the Indiana Party Rules, Indiana Election Commission and Federal Campaign Finance Act
· Motivates and trains Precinct Committeepersons, Poll Workers, candidates and volunteers
· Responsible for making sure all party Poll Worker positions are filled
· Fills State Convention Delegate vacancies as prescribed and insures correct paperwork in filed in a timely manner
· Fills vacancies in Precinct Committeeperson and Vice-Committeeperson and submits required paperwork in a timely manner
· Update voter information in the party Data Center
· Promotes voter registration and Get Out the Vote efforts
· Acts as or identifies county contacts for State and Federal candidates
· Maintains communications within the county with Precinct Committeepersons, party faithful, candidates, officeholders and voters
· Organizes parades, festivals, and party events
· Knows the demographics of the county
· Understands issues that arise in the county
· Appoints the party member of the County Election Board and monitors the member’s work
· Is familiar with the Election Calendar and meets all deadlines
· Supports any party auxiliary organization in the county
· Attends all executive committee, county committee and district committee meetings


I will perform my duty by representing and serving my community. I will listen to my communities thoughts, message and will. And I will uphold my end of representing my communities interest. I work for and serve the people, the people are who I answer to - not the other way around.

I've said it before and I will say it again. I’ve had the opportunity to meet and speak with Max Engling on several occa...
10/16/2026

I've said it before and I will say it again.

I’ve had the opportunity to meet and speak with Max Engling on several occasions, and each interaction has given me a better understanding of not only who he is, but also how he approaches the responsibilities of the Indiana Secretary of State’s office.

On a personal level, Max is incredibly personable. From our conversations, I’ve found that his approach to many issues closely mirrors my own, particularly when it comes to some of the responsibilities of the Secretary of State.

Max’s story also resonates with many families.

Max and his wife are raising four children, and while he lives in Hamilton County, I’ve found through my interactions with him that many of the values he talks about—faith, family, hard work, and personal responsibility—are values that are very familiar to the communities I know here in Gibson County.

Max may not yet be as well known in our part of the state as some of the elected officials I’ve written about, but he certainly doesn’t come to this race without experience.

He spent eight years working with the U.S. House Committee on House Administration, where his work included election administration, oversight, and policy. He later worked in House leadership before returning to Indiana, where he worked for Beck’s Hybrids and most recently served on the staff of U.S. Senator Jim Banks.

His educational background includes a bachelor’s degree from IUPUI and a master’s degree from the U.S. Naval War College on the civilian track.

That background is particularly relevant because the Secretary of State’s responsibilities extend well beyond simply overseeing elections. The office also plays an important role in Indiana’s business services, securities regulation, and other administrative functions.

In my conversations with Max, what has stood out is his grasp of those responsibilities. He can discuss the issues surrounding the office in considerable detail and explain what he believes should change, why he believes it should change, and how he would approach implementing those changes.

Among the priorities Max has publicly identified are election administration and voter confidence, creating a transparency portal through which Hoosiers could report potential election issues, addressing fraudulent business registrations—including what are sometimes called “chameleon carrier” trucking companies—and reducing unnecessary regulatory burdens on Indiana businesses.

Those are his proposals for the office, not accomplishments as Secretary of State, and voters should examine them and decide for themselves what they think.

I’ve also been impressed by Max’s approach to working with others.

From my interactions with him, he comes across as someone who understands that statewide government works best when constitutional officers can communicate and work together while carrying out their individual responsibilities.

Max also entered this race with support from people whose opinions I personally respect. Senator Jim Banks endorsed him during the Republican nomination process, and other Republican officeholders have spoken positively about working with him.

But endorsements only tell you so much.

Ultimately, I don’t form my opinion of someone just because another elected official tells me to.

What matters more to me are my own conversations with Max.

I’ve found him to be personable and knowledgeable. I’ve seen a young father who talks about the importance of his family and his values. I’ve listened to him discuss the responsibilities of the Secretary of State’s office in detail and explain what he believes he would do differently.

And I’ve gotten to know someone whose character, intellect, and conservative principles have personally resonated with many of the values I see in my own county and community.

Early voting starts October 6. Election Day is November 3. I’m proudly casting my ballot for Max Engling for Secretary of State and encourage Gibson County voters to do the same.

~ John Perkins - Gibson County GOP Chairman

Be sure to learn more at Max For Indiana!

10/16/2026

“Beau keeps repeating false claims that I'm a multimillionaire profiting from data centers and insider trading. This is unequivocally false; I have no connection to either, and the four stocks I own are worth less than $50,000 total, and I have never sold them,” Engling said.

“The lies don’t end, and it's shameful that the media will not report on how his false and separate attacks are baseless and frankly disqualifying. Now he’s bizarrely lying, claiming I have reckless driving tickets, which is also false. It’s just more lying from a desperate and losing campaign,” Engling said.

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🇺🇸 BANKED MY VOTE! 🗳️Did you know that voting early can actually help the candidates and campaigns you support?Here’s ho...
10/14/2026

🇺🇸 BANKED MY VOTE! 🗳️

Did you know that voting early can actually help the candidates and campaigns you support?

Here’s how it works!

✅ Saves time and money: As early voting records become available, campaigns can identify voters who have already cast their ballots and potentially remove them from their voter outreach lists.

✅ Makes campaign resources more effective: Instead of spending money on mailers, advertisements, and outreach to people who have already voted, campaigns can focus more of their time, energy, and resources on voters who haven’t made it to the polls yet.

✅ Might even mean fewer political calls and texts: No promises on this one! 😂 But in some cases, voting early can reduce the number of campaign calls, texts, and mailers you receive.

And here’s something worth remembering: Campaigns may be able to see THAT you voted, but NOT WHO you voted for. Your ballot remains secret!

The bottom line?

Your vote counts the same whether you cast it early or on Election Day. But voting early can give campaigns valuable information to help them work smarter with the time and resources they have left.

🇺🇸 So don’t wait until Election Day if you don’t have to. Go BANK YOUR VOTE! 🗳️

~ John Perkins - Gibson County GOP Chairman

"MAKE A PLAN TO VOTE: Everything you need to cast your ballot".Register, check registration status, request mail ballots...
10/13/2026

"MAKE A PLAN TO VOTE: Everything you need to cast your ballot".

Register, check registration status, request mail ballots, get election reminders, and review local voting options.

Everything you need to cast your ballot.

10/10/2026

Today the Gibson County GOP held a caucus to fill the upcoming vacancy for County Auditor.

Mary Ann O”Neal & Sheila Beadle were the two candidates and Mary Ann O”Neal won the majority vote!

Congrats Mary Ann O”Neal!
And thank you to Sheila Beadle for running in this caucus as well! 🇺🇸

Mary Ann will take over at the end of the year when Mike Watkins term ends.

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