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State Convention Program (link)
State Convention Overview
The 2026 State Democratic Convention will take place on Saturday, June 6, 2026 at the Indiana Marriott Downtown (350 W Maryland St, Indianapolis, IN 46225) and Indiana Convention Center in Downtown Indianapolis. Delegates will attend this convention from all 92 counties and gather to approve the Party platform, do Party business, and select the Party’s 2026 nominees for three statewide offices: Secretary of State, State Treasurer, and State Comptroller (last elected as State Auditor in 2022).
State Delegates are the only people eligible to vote at the State Convention (Saturday, June 6). Delegates will vote on:
- Candidates up for nomination: Secretary of State, Treasurer, and Comptroller
- Representation to State Convention Committees (Credentials, Resolutions, and Rules)
- The 2026 Indiana Democratic Party Platform
Delegates who were elected or appointed before May 11 should be receiving the Call to Convention in the mail. Delegates who were appointed after that deadline will not receive it through the mail, but can view it here.
Please note that Indiana Comic Con will also be occurring the same weekend in the Convention Center.
Please fill out this form for any accessibility accommodations requests.
State Convention Schedule
The Concessions stand outside Hall B will be open until 2 PM.
Parking / Travel Information
We recommend you reserve parking spots ahead of time at the following websites:
www.spothero.com
www.parkwhiz.com
www.parkmobile.io
To use these websites you need to enter your desired location (Indiana Convention Center) and your desired date (June 5 and/or June 6) and the time of day you would like to be parked.
The Plaza Park Garage on Capitol Avenue will be open, but please keep in mind that there is another large convention at the same time so spots may be limited.
There’s construction on Capitol Avenue leading up to the Convention Center so please plan accordingly. The streets are open but they have reduced the number of lanes open.
Fun Committee
Throughout the day, delegates will have opportunities to participate in several interactive convention experiences, including:
- The Official Digital Passport & Treasure Hunt
- District Community Survey
- District Democratic Spirit Recognition
- “Brag Session” Recognition of Democratic champions from across Indiana
- Interactive crowd engagement moments
Be sure to participate in the Official Indiana Democratic State Convention Digital Passport & Treasure Hunt! Delegates can scan the QR code displayed throughout the venue to:
• Connect with delegates from across the state
• Learn more about candidates and caucuses
• Share what matters most in your district
• Participate in convention engagement activities
We encourage delegates to wear their district shirts, campaign gear, Democratic apparel, and convention spirit proudly as we celebrate the energy and momentum building across Indiana.
And don’t forget to take pictures, make connections, and share your convention experience online throughout the day!
Resolutions Procedure:
a) Both the Temporary and Permanent Resolutions Committee members may sponsor a resolution. Members do not need to fulfill the signature requirement as outlined in b.
b) Delegates wishing to offer a resolution for consideration may submit a proposal to be considered by the Temporary Resolutions Committee. Such resolutions require a minimum of 550 delegate signatures and must be submitted by Wednesday, June 3, 2026 by 5 P.M. to [email protected].
c) In order to give adequate time for obtaining signatures, a delegate wishing to submit a resolution may request from the State Chair the final list of delegates that was provided to candidates by the May 29 deadline.
d) Temporary Resolutions Committee shall meet on Friday, June 5, 2026, at 3 P.M. and shall prepare a report for the Permanent Resolutions Committee. Resolutions considered by the Temporary Resolutions Committee and found to be meritorious by a two-thirds majority of the members shall be included in the Report of the Resolutions Committee.
e) The Permanent Resolutions Committee shall meet on June 6, 2026, at 10:30 A.M. The Permanent Resolutions Committee shall consider all resolutions in the report, but they may also consider other resolutions offered by the Permanent Resolutions Committee. The Permanent Resolutions Committee may ratify or amend the report by a two-thirds majority.
Please fill out the Guest Sign Up form if you are interested in attending as a guest.
Temporary Rules Governing Convention
The following items are not permitted:
Aerosols
Ammunition
Balloons
Coolers
Catered food not authorized by IDP staff
Drones and other unmanned aircraft systems
Explosives
Firearms
Laser pointers
Mace / Pepper spray
Noisemakers
Selfie sticks
Sound amplification devices, including portable speakers
Structures
Signs, unless promoting candidates or a county/district/state party
Supports for signs and placards
Toy guns
Umbrellas with metal tips
Recreational motorized mobility devices
Weapons of any kind
Any other items determined to be potential safety hazards
