Decatur County Democrats

08/31/2026

MEET THE CANDIDATES!

Local government has a direct impact on our everyday lives, and township officials play an important role in serving our communities—from helping families in times of need to supporting fire protection, maintaining cemeteries, managing township finances, and making sure taxpayer dollars are used responsibly.

As we head toward Election Day, we want to help our voters get to know the local candidates running for Township Trustee and Township Board.

Over the coming weeks, we’ll be introducing the candidates, sharing a little about who they are, why they’re running, and what they hope to bring to their township.

We believe informed voters make stronger communities. Take some time to get to know the candidates, learn about the offices they are seeking, and decide who best represents your values and priorities.

Stay tuned for our Meet the Candidates series!

08/26/2026

In August, Marion County became the latest county in Indiana to adopt a moratorium on data centers.

At least 40 counties to date have passed some kind of data center ordinance, including:

🟢 13 regulatory ordinances
🟡 24 moratoriums
🔴 3 bans

ERI recently updated its data center fact sheet to inform public discussion across the state concerning the environmental impacts of these facilities and the legal requirements developers must follow.

Check out ERI's data center fact sheet: https://eri.iu.edu/resources/fact-sheets/data-centers.html

View ERI's Indiana county data center ordinances tracker: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1QgNFKRgCCI_rUDJIteXrduWd2I1Rzf6BEAvquunxEBA/edit?gid=0 =0

08/26/2026

Did you know 16- and 17-year-old high school students can serve as poll workers on Election Day?
Through Indiana’s Hoosier Hall Pass program, eligible students can gain hands-on experience in our democracy while helping their communities conduct free and fair elections. Students must have approval from their principal and parent or guardian, and meet other eligibility requirements.

👉 Learn more at in.gov/sos/elections/hoosier-hall-pass

08/24/2026

Save the Date- Our Annual Bobby Kennedy Dinner will be October 20th ! Our featured speaker will Former Senator & Indiana Governor Evan Bayh. Get your tickets today!

08/24/2026

MEET THE CANDIDATES

Decatur County's Three State House Candidates

Did you know that Decatur County is represented by three different Indiana House districts? That means voters across our county have the opportunity to choose who will represent their communities at the Statehouse in Indianapolis.

This election, we’re proud to introduce three local Democratic candidates who are stepping up to serve:

🔵 Victoria C. Martz
Indiana State Representative – District 055
Victoria is running to bring a strong voice for rural and working-class Hoosiers to the Statehouse. Learn more and follow her campaign:
👉 https://www.facebook.com/VoteVictoriaMartz

🔵 Justin Chadwick
Indiana State Representative – District 067
Justin is running to give voters in District 67 a strong local voice and a choice in their representation.
👉 https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61587338146044

🔵 Allen J. “A.J.” Miller
Indiana State Representative – District 073
A.J. Miller is running to represent District 73 and bring a fresh perspective to the Indiana Statehouse.
👉 https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61588133763306

Three districts. Three candidates. One community.

Over the coming weeks, we’ll be sharing more about each candidate, their backgrounds, the issues they care about, and why they’ve chosen to step up and serve.

Get to know your candidates. Ask questions. Stay informed. And most importantly, make your voice heard.

Local voices belong at the Statehouse.

My priority is to connect with you and advocate for real improvements in our rural communities!
Running to represent Indiana’s District 55! 🌾

08/23/2026

We’ve had some additional interest in ordering T-shirts to show your support, so we’re opening the order form back up!

If you’d like to grab a shirt, please use the link below to place your order. All orders must be submitted by September 7th.

T-shirts are only $25. You can pay via Venmo, Check or Cash.

Venmo: -Maddux-8

Check made out to the Decatur County Democrats and mailing it to:
Ryan Maddux 225 N. Stewart Street Greensburg, IN 47240

Don’t miss your chance to show your support and represent!

Order here: https://forms.gle/SfEkSmqajex6iy1a8

*Actual T-shirt design is slightly different from image*

08/23/2026

We have a big announcement coming...stay turned 8/24/26 at 7:00pm right here. Want know before everyone else? Stop by our Monthly Meeting tomorrow night.

08/17/2026

When we talk about local government, some of the most important decisions happen right here at home.

The Decatur County Council serves as the county’s fiscal branch of government and plays a major role in determining how taxpayer dollars are budgeted, appropriated, and spent. Council members help approve the county budget, establish tax rates and levies, consider additional funding requests, approve grants and abatements, and set compensation for county employees.

With that responsibility comes an important job: representing the taxpayers of Decatur County and making thoughtful decisions about the future of our community.

As we approach Election Day, we want to help you get to know the candidates who are stepping forward to serve on the Decatur County Council.

In our Meet the Candidates series, we’ll introduce you to the people behind the names on the ballot—learning about their backgrounds, why they’re running, the issues they believe matter most, and their vision for Decatur County.

Get to know the candidates. Ask questions. Stay informed. And make your voice heard at the ballot box.

Because local elections matter—and decisions made at the County Council level affect all of us.