On today's show I sat down with Lauri Shillings, Libertarian nominee for Indiana Secretary of State, about her unconventional path into politics, Libertarian values, and why the SOS race matters.
Shillings discusses her background in media and leadership, her entry into the party through local involvement, and Libertarian principles like limited government and the non-aggression pledge. She explains Indiana ballot access rules tied to the Secretary of State race, including the 2% threshold to maintain access and 10% for major-party benefits like primaries and election board seats.
Shillings describes campaigning statewide on a grassroots budget, debate experiences, concerns about voter fraud claims, and the administrative nature of the office, including fixing broken state election systems.
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You are going to learn about:
- How Lauri Shillings Got Into Politics
- The Libertarian Party, Its Principles, and the Need for 2%
- Voter Fraud Claims and State Election Systems
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Check out these great clips from the show:
00:00 Campaign Focus Over Attacks
01:20 Guest Introduction: Lauri Shillings
03:14 Small Town Roots and Service
05:06 Finding Libertarian Values
07:31 What Libertarians Believe
09:55 Joining the Party Leadership
12:03 Ballot Access Explained
16:26 Why Secretary of State Matters
21:34 Debates and Pay to Play Rules
24:57 Voter Fraud Claims and Reality
26:36 How Indiana Elections Run
28:59 Policy vs. Role Limits
29:48 Ethics Scandals Spotlight
32:53 Dirty Local Politics
35:32 Libertarian Vote Thresholds
39:39 Campaigning and Voter Mood
43:07 Indiana Road Trip Stories
47:07 Why This Race Matters
49:54 Hidden Gems and Hoosiers
53:20 Vote and Final Thanks
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