IndianaDemocratic 2016DelegateSelectionPlan 11.30.15

INDIANA
DELEGATE
SELECTION PLAN
FOR THE
2016 DEMOCRATIC NATIONAL CONVENTION
ISSUED BY THE
MONDAY, NOVEMBER 30, 2015

Anyone needing special accommodations to interpret this plan may contact Brittany Solis at
bsolis@indems.org or 317.231.7101.
Indiana 2016 Delegate Selection Plan

The Indiana Delegate Selection Plan
For the 2016 Democratic National Convention
Table of Contents
I.
Introduction & Description of Delegate Selection Process

A. Introduction ........................................................................ 1
B. Description of Delegate Selection Process ............................................................................. 1
II.
Presidential Candidates
A. Ballot Access.. 3
B. Other Requirements 4
III.
Selection of Delegates and Alternates

A. District-Level Delegates and Alternates ................................................................................. 4
B. Unpledged Delegates .......................................................................... 9
C. Pledged Party Leader and Elected Official (PLEO) Delegates ............................................ 10
D. At-Large Delegates and Alternates ...................................................................................... 12
E. Replacement of Delegates and Alternates ............................................................................ 14
IV.
Convention Standing Committee Members

A. Introduction.. ................................................................ 17
B. Permanent Standing Committee Members ........................................................................... 17
V.
The Delegation
A. Selection of Delegation Chair.. 19
B. Delegation Chair....20
C. Convention Pages. 20
VI.
General Provisions and Procedural Guarantees ............................................................................. 20
VII. Affirmative Action and Outreach Plan

A. Statement of Purpose and Organization ............................................................................... 23
B. Efforts to Educate on the Delegate Selection Process .......................................................... 25
C. Efforts to Publicize the Delegate Selection Process ............................................................. 25
D. Representation Goals ........................................................................ 27
E. Obligations of Presidential Candidates to Maximize Participation ...................................... 27
VIII. Challenges
A. Jurisdiction and Standing ......................................................................... 28
B. Challenges to the Status of the State Party and Challenges to the Plan ............................... 29
C. Challenges to Implementation .............................................................................. 29
IX.
Summary of Plan
A. Selection of Delegates and Alternates .................................................................................. 30
B. Selection of Standing Committee Members ......................................................................... 31
C. Selection of Delegation Chair and Convention Pages .......................................................... 32
D. Presidential Candidate Filing Deadline ................................................................................ 32
E. Timetable.. ............................................................................ 33
Exhibits to the Affirmative Action Plan............................................................................... 35

Attachments to the Delegate Selection Plan.42
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Indiana
Delegate Selection Plan
For the 2016 Democratic National Convention
Section I
Introduction & Description of
Delegate Selection Process
A.
B.
Introduction
1.
Indiana has a total of 92 delegates and 7 alternates. (Call I & Appendix B)
2.
The delegate selection process is governed by the Charter and Bylaws of the
Democratic Party of the United States, the Delegate Selection Rules for the 2016
Democratic National Convention (Rules), the Call for the 2016 Democratic
National Convention (Call), the Regulations of the Rules and Bylaws Committee for
the 2016 Democratic National Convention (Regs.), the rules of the Democratic
Party of Indiana, the Indiana election code, and this Delegate Selection Plan. (Call
II.A)
3.
Following the adoption of this Delegate Selection Plan by the State Party Committee,
it shall be submitted for review and approval by the DNC Rules and Bylaws
Committee (RBC). The State Party Chair shall be empowered to make any
technical revisions to this document as required by the RBC to correct any omissions
and/or deficiencies as found by the RBC to ensure its full compliance with Party
Rules. Such corrections shall be made by the State Party Chair and the Plan
resubmitted to the RBC within 30 days of receipt of notice of the RBCs findings.
(Reg. 2.5, Reg. 2.6 & Reg. 2.7)
4.
Once this Plan has been found in Compliance by the RBC, any amendment to the
Plan by the State Party will be submitted to and approved by the RBC before it
becomes effective. (Reg. 2.9)
Description of Delegate Selection Process

1.
Indiana will use a proportional representation system based on the results of the
primary for apportioning delegates to the 2016 Democratic National Convention.
2.
The first determining step of Indianas delegate selection process will occur on
May 3, 2016, with a primary election. This is the only primary Election Day in
Indiana, thus several other candidates for office will be on the ballot, including
candidates for Governor, US Senate, and US House of Representatives.
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3.
4.
Voter Participation in Process

a.
Participation in Indianas delegate selection process is open to all voters who

wish to participate as Democrats. Democratic Party affiliation is determined by
the primary voting record for each person, but will not restrict newly registered
voters from participating if they show faithful interest in the welfare and success
of the Indiana Democratic Party and the Democratic Party of the United States.
All persons wanting to vote in Indianas Primary Election must register to vote
by April 4, 2016. These persons will subscribe to the substance, intent and
principles of the Charter of Bylaws of the Democratic National Convention in
good faith. The State Party will increase participation in the presidential
preference primary with general Get Out The Vote efforts as well as educating
primary voters on the delegate selection process for the National Convention, as
well as how voters can run for and become State Convention Delegates (Rule
2.A Rule 2.C & Reg. 4.3)
b.
At no stage of Indianas delegate selection process shall any person be required,

directly or indirectly, to pay a cost or fee as a condition for participating.
Voluntary contributions to the Party may be made, but under no circumstances
shall a contribution be mandatory for participation. (Rule 2.D & Reg. 4.4)
c.
No person shall participate or vote in the nominating process for the Democratic
presidential candidate who also participates in the nominating process of any
other party for the corresponding elections. (Rule 2.E)
d.
No person shall vote in more than one (1) meeting, which is the first meeting in
the delegate selection process. (Rule 3.E & Reg. 4.6)
Indiana is participating in the state government-run presidential preference primary

that will utilize government-run voting systems. The State Party will take provable
positive steps to:
a.
Promote the acquisition, maintenance and regular replacement of accessible

precinct based optical scan systems, wherever possible. (Rule 2.H.1)
b.
Seek enactment of legislation, rules, and policies at the state and local level to
ensure that direct recording electronic systems include a voter verified paper
trail. (Rule 2.H.2)
c.
Seek enactment of legislation, rules and policies at the state and local level to
ensure that both optical scan and direct recording electronic systems include
recognized security measures. These measures include automatic routine
manual audits comparing paper records to electronic records following every
election and prior to certification or results where possible; parallel testing on
election day; physical and electronic security for equipment; banning use of
wireless components and connections except where required to provide a voter
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with a disability a secure and approved means to access voting materials and
exercise the right to vote; public disclosure of software design; use of
transparent and random selection for all auditing procedures; and effective
procedures for addressing evidence of fraud or error. (Rule 2.H.3)
5.
These provable positive steps have included:

a.
6.
Democratic Members of the bi-partisan Indiana Election Division have lobbied

state lawmakers to enact such legislation that would provide for optical scan
systems, direct recording election systems and enhanced security members.
Scheduling of Delegate Selection Meetings

The dates, times and places for all official Party meetings and events related to the
states delegate selection process have been scheduled to encourage the participation
of all Democrats. Such meetings will begin and end at reasonable hours. The state
party is responsible for selecting the dates and times and providing facilities for all
official meetings and events related to this process. In addition, the scheduling of
meetings shall consider any religious observations that could significantly affect
participation. (Rule 3.A & Reg. 4.5)
Section II
Presidential Candidates
A.
Ballot Access
The State of Indiana and the Indiana Democratic Party do not require filing fees of any
kind. A presidential candidate gains access to the Indiana presidential preference primary
ballot by completing the following:
Submit a declaration of candidacy (CAN-7) and a petition of nomination (CAN-8) in
person or by mail to the Indiana Election Division no later than Noon, February 5, 2016.
Indiana Election Division
302 West Washington St
# E204
Indianapolis, IN 46204-2767
(317) 232-3939
The declaration must be accompanied by a certified petition of nomination signed by at
least 500 registered voters from each of Indiana's nine (9) congressional districts. Each
petition must include:
Signature of petitioner;
Legibly printed name of petitioner;
Residence of each petitioner.
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The petition must request the presidential candidates name be placed on the ballot of the
May 3, 2016, Primary Election.
A candidate must submit a petition of nomination for certification to the county voter
registration office of each county no earlier than January 6, 2016, and no later than Noon,
local time, on January 26, 2016.
The declaration and certified petition must be filed with the Indiana Election Division no
earlier than January 6, 2016, and no later than Noon, February 5, 2016.
The Indiana Primary Election is closed in that a voter must ask for a ballot by party
designation. After this is recorded, the voter must sign his or her name, thus registering
party preference and recording it for future reference. Access to the Primary ballot for a
presidential candidate is governed by Indiana code 3-8-3.
No provision is provided under Indiana state law for primary voters to express an
uncommitted preference on the ballot. (Rules 11.B., 14.A., 14.B., 14.D., 14.E., & 14.H.)
B.
Other Requirements
1.
Each presidential candidate shall certify in writing to the State Democratic Chair, the
name(s) of his or her authorized representative(s) by January 1, 2016. (Rule 12.D.1)
2.
Each presidential candidate (including uncommitted status) shall use his or her best
efforts to ensure that his or her respective delegation within the state delegation
achieves the affirmative action goals established by this Plan and is equally divided
between men and women. (Rule 6.I)
Section III
A.
District-Level Delegates and Alternates

1.
Indiana is allocated 56 district-level delegates and 0 district-level alternates. Indiana

is allocated 7 alternate delegates. All 7 alternate delegates will be selected At-Large.
(Rule 8.C, Call I.B, I.I, Appendix B & Reg. 4.31)
2.
District-level delegates and alternates shall be elected by a Presidential preference

primary followed by a post-primary caucus.
3.
District-level delegates and alternates shall be elected by a presidential preference

primary followed by a post-primary caucus. The May 3, 2016, Indiana Primary
Election will determine the number of delegates allotted to a presidential candidate at
all levels of the Indiana Democratic Party Delegate selection process, except for the
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Democratic National Committee Members, Members of Congress and Distinguished
Party Leaders in their respective unpledged categories.
4.
Apportionment of District-Level Delegates and Alternates

a.
Indianas district-level delegates and alternates are apportioned among the

districts based on a formula giving equal weight to the vote for the Democratic
candidates in the 2012 presidential and the most recent gubernatorial elections.
This method was chosen as it is an unbiased assessment of our democratic
electorate. (Rule 8.A, Reg. 4.10, Reg. 4.11 & Appendix A)
b.
The states total number of district-level delegates will be equally divided

between men and women. (Rule 6.C.1 & Reg. 4.8)
c.
The district-level delegates and alternates are apportioned to districts as

indicated in the following table:
Delegates
Alternates
District
5.
Males
Females
Total
Males
Females
Total
#1
#2
#3
#4
#5
#6
#7
#8
#9
Total
28
28
56
District-Level Delegate and Alternate Filing Requirements

a.
A district-level delegate and alternate candidate may run for election only
within the district in which he or she is registered to vote. (Rule 12.H)
b.
An individual can qualify as a candidate for district-level delegate or alternate to

the 2016 Democratic National Convention by filing a statement of candidacy
designating his or her singular presidential (or uncommitted) preference and a
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signed pledge of support for the presidential candidate (including uncommitted
status) with the Indiana Democratic Party located at 115 W Washington St.,
Suite 1165, Indianapolis, Indiana, 46204. Filing will be begin on May 3, 2016,
at 9:00 a.m. EST at the Party Headquarters, 115 W Washington St., Suite 1165,
Indianapolis, Indiana, and will continue until 12:00 p.m. EST on June 3, 2016.
All filing must be received during this time period and clearly indicate the
category (District-Level, At-Large, and Party and Elected Official) to which the
person chooses to be elected. Individuals are not restricted from filing for more
than one delegate category simultaneously. Filing forms for these positions will
be available from County Chairs, District Chairs and the Indiana Democratic
Party Headquarters prior to the filing period. Filing is encouraged to be
completed in person. However, filing forms returned by mail to the Indiana
Democratic Party should be sent by certified mail and received by the deadline.
Filing for anyone other than yourself is prohibited. A delegate or alternate
candidate may modify his or her singular presidential preference by submitting
an updated pledge of support no later than the filing deadline. (Rule 12.B, Rule
14.F & Reg. 4.21)
6.
c.
The filing form will be designed so that a candidate must designate a

presidential preference and sign a pledge of support for the presidential
candidate the person favors.
d.
All candidates considered for district-level alternate positions must meet the
same requirements as candidates for district-level delegate positions (Rule 12.C)
Presidential Candidate Right of Review for District-Level Delegates and Alternates

a.
The State Democratic Chair shall convey to the presidential candidate, or that
candidates authorized representative(s), no later than 5:00 p.m. EST on June 3,
2016, a list of all persons who have filed for delegate or alternate pledged to that
presidential candidate. (Rule 12.D & Rule 12.F)
b.
Each presidential candidate, or that candidates authorized representative(s),

must then file with the State Democratic Chair by 12:00 p.m. EST on June 6,
2016, a list of all such candidates he or she has approved, provided that
approval be given to at least three (3) times the number of candidates for
delegate men and three (3) times the number of candidates for delegate women,
and three (3) times the number of candidates for alternate men and three (3)
times the number of alternate women to be selected. (Rule 12.E.1 & Reg. 4.24)
c.
Failure to respond will be deemed approval of all delegate and alternate

candidates submitted to the presidential candidate unless the presidential
candidate, or the authorized representative(s), signifies otherwise in writing to
the State Democratic Chair not later than 12:00 p.m. EST on June 6, 2016.
d.
National convention delegate and alternate candidates removed from the list of
bona fide supporters by a presidential candidate, or that candidates authorized
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representative(s), may not be elected as a delegate or alternate at that level
pledged to that presidential candidate (including uncommitted status). (Rule
12.E & Reg. 4.24)
e.
7.
The State Democratic Chair shall certify in writing to the Co-Chairs of the DNC
Rules and Bylaws Committee whether each presidential candidate (including
uncommitted status) has used their best efforts to ensure that their respective
district-level delegate candidates and district-level alternate candidates meet the
affirmative action and inclusion considerations and goals detailed in the
Affirmative Action section of this Plan within three (3) business days of
returning the list of approved district-level delegate candidates and district-level
alternate candidates as indicated in Section III.A.5.b of this Plan.
Fair Reflection of Presidential Preference

a.
Presidential Primary - Proportional Representation Plan (Rule 13.A, Rule 13.B

& Rule 13.D)
The Indiana presidential primary election is a binding primary.
Accordingly, delegate and alternate positions shall be allocated so as to
fairly reflect the expressed presidential (or uncommitted) preference of the
primary voters in each district. The National Convention delegates and
alternates selected at the district level shall be allocated in proportion to
the percentage of the primary vote won in that district by each preference,
except that preferences falling below a 15% threshold shall not be
awarded any delegates or alternates.
b.
Within a district, if no presidential preference reaches a 15% threshold, the

threshold shall be the percentage of the vote received in that district by the
front-runner minus 10%. (Rule 13.F)
c.
Delegates to the Indiana Democratic State Convention, June 18, 2016, will
gather in District caucuses held at the Indiana Convention Center in
Indianapolis, Indiana. (Rooms and times to be announced at the convention). No
person can participates in more than one delegate selection process. State
delegates will declare their presidential preference at the Congressional district
caucus meeting by signing a statement of support for a presidential candidate.
The state convention delegates will be given the appropriate ballot for the
selection of national delegates and candidates for alternates representing that
presidential candidate from that specific district. All candidates for district-level
delegate and alternates will be allowed to attend the congressional district
caucuses.
To participate in the district caucuses and cast a ballot for national convention
delegates and alternates, the participant must have been elected as a state
convention delegate at the May 3, 2016, Primary, or appointed to fill a vacancy
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by the County Chair in the county in which the state delegate is registered to
vote. Filing for state convention begins on January 6, 2016, in each county and
closes on Noon EST on February 5, 2016. A person becomes a candidate for
state convention delegate by completing the appropriate form with clerk of the
circuit court in the county of registration during this time period. Indiana state
law requires a candidate for delegate to the Democratic State Convention to be a
registered voter and have voted as a Democrat in the most recent primary
election in which the candidate has participated. This provision does not
disqualify candidates who have not previously voted in a primary election, but it
attempts to ensure that the state delegate candidates are Democrats by requiring
those Democratic candidates with no democratic voting history to get written
authorization from their county chair.
According to the Indiana Democratic Party rules and guidelines established by
Indiana state law, the delegates to the Indiana Democratic State Convention
shall be chosen from each county and apportioned by a vote of the Indiana
Democratic State Central Committee. The apportionment of delegates is from
the following formula: the average of the Democratic vote for Governor in 2012
and the Democratic vote for Secretary of State in 2014 divided by 400. The
State Chair must declare the number of delegates per county to the Election
Division of the Secretary of State by noon on November 30, 2015. A countys
delegation is further distributed between congressional districts when applicable
for the purposes of congressional district caucuses.
The Indiana State Party Chair will provide a Call to the State Convention to
the press and party officials thirty days prior to the convention, to all circuit
court clerks to be distributed to all candidates for state convention delegates and
to persons elected as state convention delegates after their election on May 3,
2016. The Call will include a special section of the delegate selection process
with the following:
1.) Announcement of the 2016 Democratic National Convention
2.) Number of delegates and alternates to be selected
3.) Apportionment of delegates
4.) Candidacy filing procedures
5.) Presidential preference of delegates and alternates
6.) Time and location of meetings
7.) Results (Official results of the district elections will be announced at
the state convention)
8.) Alternates and vacancies (All elected delegates to the State Convention who
cannot attend the convention must notify in writing their intentions to be
absent to the county chair from the county in which they reside. The
county chair will then certify and authorize the elected alternates.)
9.) Certification of state convention delegates
10.) Tie Votes (All tie votes for National Convention Delegate shall be
resolved by a coin toss)
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One hour following the adjournment of the 2016 Indiana Democratic State
Convention on June 18, 2016, the 56 district-level delegates will meet at the
Indiana Convention Center, Indianapolis, Indiana. (Room to be posted and
announced at the Convention) for the purpose of selecting the remainder of the
delegation.
8.
Equal Division of District-Level Delegates and Alternates

a.
In order to ensure the district-level delegates are equally divided between men
and women, delegate positions within each district will be designated by
presidential preference beginning with the highest vote-getting presidential
preference. This assignment of delegate positions, alternating by sex as
mathematically practicable, will continue with the next highest vote-getting
preferences in descending order until the gender of each position has been
assigned. (Rule 6.C.1 & Reg. 4.8)
Indiana has fifty-six (56) district-level delegates that will be filled by twentyeight (28) men and twenty-eight (28) women. Delegate positions will be
designated by the gender of the first position to be filled by the winning
presidential candidate. The remaining delegate positions will be filled
alternating by gender to the presidential preference(s) in the order of the vote
won.
b.
9.
B.
After the delegates are selected, the alternates will be awarded, using the same
process described above.
The State Democratic Chair shall certify in writing to the Secretary of the Democratic
National Committee (DNC) the election of the states district-level delegates and
alternates to the Democratic National Convention within 10 days after their election.
(Rule 8.C & Call IV.A)
Unpledged Delegates
1.
Unpledged Party Leaders and Elected Officials

a.
The following categories (if applicable) shall constitute the Unpledged Party
Leaders and Elected Official delegate positions:
(1)
Members of the Democratic National Committee who legally reside in the

state; (Rule 9.A.1, Call I.F, Call I.J, & Reg. 4.13)
(2)
Democratic President and Democratic Vice President (if applicable); (Rule

9.A.2 & Call I.G)
(3)
All of Indianas Democratic Members of the U.S. House of

Representatives and the U.S. Senate; (Rule 9.A.3, Call I.H & Call I.J)
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b.
2.
C.
(4)
The Democratic Governor (if applicable); (Rule 9.A.4, Call I.H & Call I.J)
(5)
Distinguished Party Leader delegates who legally reside in the state (if
applicable); (Rule 9.A.5, Call I.G & Reg. 4.13)
The certification process for the Unpledged Party Leader and Elected Official
delegates is as follows:
(1)
Not later than March 1, 2016, the Secretary of the Democratic National
Committee shall officially confirm to the State Democratic Chair the
names of the unpledged delegates who legally reside in Indiana. (Rule 9.A)
(2)
Official confirmation by the Secretary shall constitute verification of the

unpledged delegates from the categories indicated above. (Call IV.B.1)
(3)
The State Democratic Chair shall certify in writing to the Secretary of the
DNC the presidential preference of states unpledged delegates 10 days
after the completion of the States Delegate Selection Process. (Call IV.C)
For purposes of achieving equal division between delegate men and delegate women
within the states entire convention delegation, the entire delegation includes all
pledged and unpledged delegates. (Rule 6.C)
Pledged Party Leader and Elected Official (PLEO) Delegates

1.
Indiana is allotted nine (9) pledged Party Leader and Elected Official (PLEO)
delegates. (Call I.D, E & Appendix B)
2.
Pledged PLEO Delegate Filing Requirements

a.
Individuals shall be eligible for the pledged Party Leader and Elected Official
delegate positions according to the following priority: big city mayors and statewide elected officials (to be given equal consideration); state legislative leaders,
state legislators, and other state, county and local elected officials and party
leaders. (Rule 9.B.1 & Reg. 4.15)
b.
An individual can qualify as a candidate for a position as a pledged PLEO

delegate by filing for a delegate position at the Indiana Democratic Party
located at 115 W Washington St., Suite 1165, Indianapolis, Indiana, 46204.
Filing will be begin on May 3, 2016, at 9:00 a.m. EST at the Party
Headquarters, 115 W Washington St., Suite 1165, Indianapolis, Indiana, and
will continue until 12:00 p.m. EST on June 3, 2016. Candidates for pledged
PLEO delegate must designate a singular presidential preference on the filing
form. The presidential preference can be modified by submitting an updated
pledge of support before the filing deadline. (Rule 9.B.3, Rule 14.G, Reg.4.16 &
Reg. 4.21)
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c.
3.
4.
If persons eligible for pledged PLEO delegate positions have not already made
known their presidential preference (or uncommitted status) as candidates for
district-level or at-large delegate positions, their preference shall be ascertained
by filing with the Indiana State Chair up until the time of the Delegation
Caucus. (Rule 9.B.3 & Reg. 4.16)
Presidential Candidate Right of Review

a.
candidates authorized representative(s), not later than 5:00 p.m. EST on June 3,
2016, a list of all persons who have filed for a party and elected official delegate
pledged to that presidential candidate for the first round of review. (Rule 9.B.3
& Rule 12.D)
b.

must file with the State Democratic Chair, by 12:00 pm. EST on June 6, 2016, a
list of all such candidates he or she has approved, as long as approval is given to
at least one name for every position to which the presidential candidate is
entitled. After the election of the district level delegates at the Indiana Partys
state convention at 11:00 a.m. EST on June 18, 2016, at the Indiana Convention
Center in downtown Indianapolis, the State Party staff will give the presidential
candidate, or that candidates authorized representative(s), a list of the selected
PLEO candidates. The presidential candidate, or that candidates authorized
representative(s), have until 2:00 p.m. EST on June 18, 2016, to submit to the
State Party the final approved list for PLEO candidates. (Rule 12.E.2 & Reg.
4.24)
c.
Failure to respond will be deemed approval of all delegate candidates submitted

to the presidential candidate unless the presidential candidate or the authorized
representative(s) signifies otherwise in writing to the State Democratic Chair
not later than June 18, 2016, at 2:00 p.m. EST.
d.
uncommitted status) has used their best efforts to ensure that their respective
pledged PLEO delegate candidates meet the affirmative action and inclusion
considerations and goals detailed in the Affirmative Action section of this Plan
within three (3) business days of returning the list of approved pledged PLEO
candidates as indicated in Section III.C.3.b of this Plan.
Selection of Pledged Party Leader and Elected Official Delegates

a.
The pledged PLEO slots shall be allocated among presidential preferences on

the same basis as the at-large delegates. (Rule 9.B.2, Rule 10.C, Rule 13.E &
Rule F)
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5.
D.
b.
Selection of the pledged PLEO delegates will occur at 6:00 p.m. EST on June
18, 2016, at the Indiana Convention Center, which is after the election of
district-level delegates and alternates and prior to the selection of at-large
delegates and alternates. (Rule 9.B)
c.
These delegates will be selected by a committee consisting of a quorum of the

district-level delegates.
d.
Alternates are not selected at the pledged Party Leader and Elected Official
level. These alternates are combined with the at-large alternates and selected as
one unit. (Reg. 4.31)
National Committee the election of the states pledged Party Leader and Elected
Official delegates to the Democratic National Convention within 10 days after their
election. (Rule 8.D & Call IV.A)
At-Large Delegates and Alternates

1.
The state of Indiana is allotted 18 at-large delegates and 7 at-large alternates. (Rule
8.C, Call I.B, II, Appendix B & Reg. 4.31)
2.
At-Large Delegate and Alternate Filing Requirements
3.
a.
Persons desiring to seek at-large delegate or alternate positions may file a

statement of candidacy designating their singular presidential or uncommitted
preference and a signed pledge of support for the presidential candidates
(including uncommitted status) with the Indiana Democratic Party located at
115 W Washington St., Suite 1165, Indianapolis, Indiana, 46204. Filing will be
begin on May 3, 2016, at 9:00 a.m. EST at the Party Headquarters, 115 W
Washington St., Suite 1165, Indianapolis, Indiana, and will continue until 12:00
p.m. EST on June 3, 2016. A delegate or alternate candidate may modify his or
her singular presidential preference by submitting an updated pledge of support
no later than the filing deadline. (Rule 12.B, Rule 14.G, Reg. 4.22, Reg. 4.28 &
Reg. 4.31)
b.
The statement of candidacy for at-large delegates and for at-large alternates will
be the same. After the at-large delegates are elected by district level delegates
those persons not chosen will then be considered candidates for at-large
alternate positions unless they specify otherwise when filing. (Rule 18.A)

a.
candidates authorized representative(s), not later than 5:00 p.m. EST on June 3,
2016, a list of all persons who have filed for delegate or alternate pledged to that
presidential candidate. (Rule 12.D) (Reg. 4.23 & Reg. 4.28)
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4.
b.

must then file with the State Democratic Chair, by 12:00 p.m. EST on June 6,
2016, a list of all such candidates he or she has approved, provided that, at a
minimum, one name remains for every national convention delegate or alternate
position to which the presidential candidate is entitled. After the election of the
district level delegates at the Indiana Partys state convention at 11:00 a.m. EST
on June 18, 2016, at the Indiana Convention Center in downtown Indianapolis,
the State Party staff will give the presidential candidate, or that candidates
authorized representative(s), a list of the At-Large delegate candidates. The
presidential candidate, or that candidates authorized representative(s), have
until 2:00 p.m. EST on June 18, 2016, to submit to the State Party the final
approved list for At-Large delegate candidates. (Rule 12.D.4, Rule 12.E.2 &
Reg. 4.24)
c.
Failure to respond will be deemed approval of all delegate candidates submitted

to the presidential candidate unless the presidential candidate or the authorized
representative(s) signifies otherwise in writing to the State Democratic Chair
not later than 2:00 p.m. EST on June 18, 2016.
d.
uncommitted status) has used their best efforts to ensure that their respective atlarge delegate candidates and at-large alternate candidates meet the affirmative
action and inclusion considerations and goals detailed in the Affirmative Action
section of this Plan within three (3) business days of returning the list of
approved at-large delegate candidates and at-large alternate candidates as
indicated in Section III.D.3.b of this Plan.
Fair Reflection of Presidential Preference

a.
At-large delegate and alternate positions shall be allocated among presidential

preferences according to the state-wide primary vote.
b.
Preferences which have not attained a 15% threshold on a state-wide basis shall
not be entitled to any at-large delegates. (Rule 13.E)
c.
If no presidential preference reaches a 15% threshold, the threshold shall be the

percentage of the statewide vote received by the front-runner, minus 10%. (Rule
13.F)
d.
If a presidential candidate is no longer a candidate at the time of selection of the

at-large delegates, then those at-large slots that would have been allocated to the
candidate will be proportionally divided among the remaining preferences
entitled to an allocation. (Rule 10.C)
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e.
5.
6.
E.
If a given presidential preference is entitled to one (1) or more delegate

positions but would not otherwise be entitled to an alternate position, that
preference shall be allotted one (1) at-large alternate position. (Rule 18.B, Call
I.I & Reg. 4.31 & Reg. 4.34)
Selection of At-Large Delegates and Alternates

a.
The selection of the at-large delegates and alternates will occur at 6:00 p.m.
EST on June 18, 2016, at the Indiana Convention Center in Indianapolis,
Indiana, which is after all pledged Party Leader and Elected Official delegates
have been selected. (Rule 8.D & Call III)
b.
These delegates and alternates will be selected by a committee consisting of a

quorum of the district-level delegates.
c.
Priority of Consideration
(1)
In the selection of the at-large delegation priority of consideration shall be

given to African Americans, Hispanics, Native Americans, Asian
Americans and Pacific Islanders and women. (Rule 6.A.)
(2)
In order to continue the Democratic Partys ongoing efforts to include

groups historically under-represented in the Democratic Partys affairs and
to assist in the achievement of full participation by these groups, priority
of consideration shall be given other groups by virtue of race/ethnicity,
age, sexual orientation, gender identity or disability. (Rule 5.C, Rule 6.A.3
& Reg. 4.7)
(3)
The election of at-large delegates and alternates shall be used, if

necessary, to achieve the equal division of positions between men and
women, and may be used to achieve the representation goals established in
the Affirmative Action section of this Plan. (Rule 6.A & Rule 6.C)
(4)
Delegates and alternates are to be considered separate groups for this

purpose. (Rule 6.A.3, Rule 10.A, Reg. 4.8 & Reg. 4.19)
National Committee the election of the states at-large delegates and alternates to the
Democratic National Convention within 10 days after their election. (Rule 8.C & Call
IV.A)
Replacement of Delegates and Alternates

1.
A pledged delegate or alternate may be replaced according to the following

guidelines:
a.
Permanent Replacement of a Delegate: (Rule 18.D.3)

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(1)
A permanent replacement occurs when a delegate resigns or dies prior to

or during the national convention and the alternate replaces the delegate
for the remainder of the National Convention.
(2)
Any alternate permanently replacing a delegate shall be of the same

presidential preference (including uncommitted status) and sex of the
delegate he/she replaces, and to the extent possible shall be from the same
political subdivision within the state as the delegate.
(3)
a.
(a)
In the case where the presidential candidate has only one (1)
alternate, that alternate shall become the certified delegate.
(b)
If a presidential candidate has only one (1) alternate, and that

alternate permanently replaces a delegate of the opposite sex,
thereby causing the delegation to no longer be equally divided, the
delegation shall not be considered in violation of Rule 6.C. In such a
case, notwithstanding Rule 18.D.2, the State Party Committee shall,
at the time of a subsequent permanent replacement, replace a
delegate with a person of the opposite sex, in order to return the
delegation to equal division of men and women. (Reg. 4.33)
If a delegate or alternate candidate who has been elected but not certified
to the DNC Secretary resigns, dies or is no longer eligible to serve, he or
she shall be replaced, after consultation with the State Party, by the
authorized representative of the presidential candidate to whom he or she
is pledged. (Rule 18.D.2)
Temporary Replacement of a Delegate: (Rule 18.D.3)

(1)
A temporary replacement occurs when a delegate is to be absent for a

limited period of time during the convention and an alternate temporarily
acts in the delegates place.
(2)
Any alternate who temporarily replaces a delegate must be of the same

presidential preference (including uncommitted status) as the delegate
he/she replaces, and to the extent possible shall be of the same sex and
from the same political subdivision within the state as the delegate.
b.
The following system will be used to select permanent and temporary

replacements of delegates: The alternate who receives the highest number of
votes becomes the delegate. (Rule 18.D.1)
c.
Certification of Replacements
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d.
2.
(1)
Any alternate who permanently replaces a delegate shall be certified in

writing to the Secretary of the DNC by the State Democratic Chair. (Rule
18.D.3)
(2)
Permanent replacement of a delegate (as specified above) by an alternate

and replacement of a vacant alternate position shall be certified in writing
by the Indiana Democratic Chair to the Secretary of the Democratic
National Committee within three (3) days after the replacement is
selected. (Call IV.D.1)
(3)
Certification of permanent replacements will be accepted by the Secretary

up to 72 hours before the first official session of the Convention is
scheduled to convene. (Call IV.D.1 & Reg. 4.32)
(4)
In the case where a pledged delegate is permanently replaced after 72

hours before the time the first session is scheduled to convene or, in the
case where a pledged delegate is not on the floor of the Convention Hall at
the time a roll call vote is taken, an alternate may be designated (as
specified above) to cast the delegates vote. In such case, the Delegation
Chair shall indicate the name of the alternate casting the respective
delegates vote on the delegation tally sheet. (Call VIII.F.3.d, Call
VIII.F.3.b & Reg. 5.6)
A vacant alternate position shall be filled by the delegation. The replacement

shall be of the same presidential preference (or uncommitted status), of the
same sex and, to the extent possible, from the same political subdivision as the
alternate being replaced. (Rule 18.E)
Unpledged delegates shall not be entitled to a replacement, nor shall the state be
entitled to a replacement, except under the following circumstances: (Rule 18.E &
Reg. 4.33)
a.
Members of Congress shall not be entitled to name a replacement. In the event

of changes or vacancies in the states Congressional Delegation, following the
official confirmation and prior to the commencement of the National
Convention, the DNC Secretary shall recognize only such changes as have been
officially recognized by the Democratic Caucus of the U.S. House of
Representatives or the Democratic Conference of the U.S. Senate. In the event
of a change or vacancy in the states office of Governor, the DNC shall
recognize only such changes as have been officially recognized by the
Democratic Governors Association. (Call IV.D.2.a)
b.
Members of the Democratic National Committee shall not be entitled to a

replacement, nor shall the state be entitled to a replacement, except in the case
of death of such delegates. In the case where the states DNC membership
changes following the DNC Secretarys official confirmation, but prior to the
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commencement of the 2016 Democratic National Convention, acknowledgment
by the Secretary of the new DNC member certification shall constitute
verification of the corresponding change of unpledged delegates. (Call,
IV.D.2.b)
c.
Unpledged distinguished Party Leader delegates allocated to the state pursuant

to Rule 9.A.(5), shall not be entitled to name a replacement, nor shall the state
be entitled to name a replacement. (Call IV.D.2.c)
d.
In no case may an alternate cast a vote for an unpledged delegate. (Call

VIII.F.3.d)
Section IV
Convention Standing Committee Members
A.
B.
Introduction
1.
Indiana has been allocated three (3) members on each of the three (3) standing
committees for the 2016 Democratic National Convention (Credentials, Platform and
Rules), for a total of nine (9) members. (Call VII.A & Appendix D)
2.
Members of the Convention Standing Committees need not be delegates or alternates

to the 2016 Democratic National Convention. (Call VII.A.3)
3.
These members will be selected in accordance with the procedures indicated below.
(Rule 1.G)
Standing Committee Members

1.
2.
Selection Meeting
a.
The members of the standing committees shall be selected by a quorum of

Indianas National Convention delegates, at a meeting to be held on June 18,
2016. (Call VII.B.1)
b.
All members of the delegation shall receive adequate notice of the time, date
and place of the meeting to select the standing committee members. (Call
VII.B.1)
Allocation of Members
a.
The members of the standing committees allocated to Indiana shall

proportionately represent the presidential preference of all candidates (including
uncommitted status) receiving the threshold percentage used in the states
delegation to calculate the at-large apportionment pursuant to Rule 13.E. of the
Delegate Selection Rules. (Call VII.C.1 & Reg. 5.8)
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3.
4.
b.
The presidential preference of each candidate receiving the applicable

percentage or more within the delegation shall be multiplied by the total number
of standing committee positions allocated to Indiana. If the result of such
multiplication does not equal 0.455 or above, the presidential preference in
question is not entitled to representation on the standing committee. If the result
of such multiplication is 0.455 but less than 1.455, the presidential preference is
entitled to one (1) position. Those preferences securing more than 1.455 but less
than 2.455 are entitled to two (2) positions, etc. (Call VII.C.2)
c.
Where the application of this formula results in the total allocation exceeding
the total number of committee positions, the presidential candidate whose
original figure of representation is farthest from its eventual rounded-off total
shall be denied that one (1) additional position. Where the application of this
formula results in the total allocation falling short of the total number of
committee positions, the presidential candidate whose original figure of
representation is closest to the next rounding level shall be allotted an additional
committee position. (Call VII.C.3)
d.
Standing committee positions allocated to a presidential candidate shall be

proportionately allocated, to the extent practicable, to each of the three (3)
standing committees. When such allocation results in an unequal distribution of
standing committee positions by candidate preference, a drawing shall be
conducted to distribute the additional positions. (Call VII.C.4)

a.

shall be given adequate notice of the date, time and location of the meeting of
the states delegation authorized to elect standing committee members. (Call
VII.D.1)
b.

must submit to the State Democratic Chair, by 2:00 p.m. EST on June 18, 2016,
a minimum of (1) name for each slot awarded to that candidate for members of
each committee. The delegation shall select the standing committee members
from among names submitted by the presidential candidates (including
uncommitted status). Presidential candidates shall not be required to submit the
name of more than one (1) person for each slot awarded to such candidate for
members of standing committees. (Call VII.D.2)
Selection Procedure to Achieve Equal Division

a.
Presidential candidates (including uncommitted status) shall use their best

efforts to ensure that their respective delegation of standing committee members
shall achieve Indianas affirmative action goals and that their respective
members are equally divided between men and women. (Rule 6.I & Reg. 4.9)
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b.
5.
Each position on each standing committee shall be assigned by gender. For

example, the first position on the Credentials Committee of the presidential
candidate with the most standing committee positions shall be designated for a
male, the second position for a female, and the remaining positions shall be
designated in like fashion, alternating between males and females. Positions for
presidential candidates on each committee shall be ranked according to the total
number of standing positions allocated to each such candidate. After positions
on the Credentials Committee are designated by sex, the designation shall
continue with the Platform Committee, then the Rules Committee.
(1)
A separate election shall be conducted for membership on each standing

committee.
(2)
The membership of the standing committees shall be as equally divided as

possible under the state allocation; if the number is even, the membership
shall be equally divided between men and women; if the number is odd,
the variance between men and women may not exceed one (1), and the
advantaged gender must not remain constant for the three (3) standing
committees. (Call VII.E.1)
(3)
The positions allocated to each presidential candidate on each committee

shall be voted on separately, and the winners shall be the highest votegetter(s) of the appropriate sex.
Certification and Substitution

a.
The State Democratic Chair shall certify the standing committee members in
writing to the Secretary of the Democratic National Committee within three (3)
days after their selection. (Call VII.B.3)
b.
No substitutions will be permitted in the case of standing committee members,

except in the case of resignation or death. Substitutions must be made in
accordance with the rules and the election procedures specified in this section,
and must be certified in writing to the Secretary of the Democratic National
Committee within three (3) days after the substitute member is selected but not
later than 48 hours before the respective standing committee meets. (Call
VII.B.4)
Section V
The Delegation
A.
Indiana will select one (1) person to serve as Delegation Chair and three (3) to serve as
Convention Pages. (Call IV.E, Call IV.F.1 & Appendix C)
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B.
Delegation Chair
1.
2.
C.
Selection Meeting
a.
The Delegation Chair shall be selected by a quorum of the states National

Convention Delegates, at a meeting to be held on June 18, 2016, at 6:00 p.m.
EST at the Indiana Convention Center in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Call IV.E)
b.
All members of the delegation shall receive timely notice of the time, date and
place of the meeting to select the Delegation Chair. (Rule 3.C)
The State Democratic Chair shall certify the Delegation Chair in writing to the
Secretary of the Democratic National Committee within three (3) days after his or her
selection. (Call IV.E)
Convention Pages
1.
Three (3) individuals will be selected to serve as Indianas Convention Pages by the
State Democratic Chair in consultation with the members of the Democratic National
Committee from the state. This selection will take place on June 18, 2016, at 6:00
p.m. EST at the Indiana Convention Center in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Call IV.F.3,
Appendix C & Reg. 5.7)
2.
The Convention Pages shall be as evenly divided between men and women as
possible under the state allocation and shall reflect as much as possible, the
Affirmative Action guidelines in the Affirmative Action Plan. (Reg. 5.7.A)
3.
The State Democratic Chair shall certify the individuals to serve as Indianas
Convention Pages in writing to the Secretary of the Democratic National Committee
within three (3) days after the selection. (Call IV.F.3 & Reg. 5.7.B)
Section VI
General Provisions and Procedural Guarantees
A.
The Indiana Democratic Party reaffirms its commitment to an open party by incorporating
the six basic elements as listed below. These provisions demonstrate the intention of the
Democratic Party to ensure a full opportunity for all minority group members to participate
in the delegate selection process. (Rule 4.A. & Rule C)
1.
All public meetings at all levels of the Democratic Party in Indiana should be open to
all members of the Democratic Party regardless of race, sex, age, color, creed,
national origin, religion, ethnic identity, sexual orientation, gender identity, economic
status, or physical disability (hereinafter collectively referred to as status). (Rule
4.B.1)
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2.
No test for membership in, nor any oaths of loyalty to, the Democratic Party in
Indiana should be required or used which has the effect of requiring prospective or
current members of the Democratic Party to acquiesce in, condone or support
discrimination based on status. (Rule 4.B.2)
3.
The time and place for all public meetings of the Democratic Party in Indiana on all
levels should be publicized fully and in such manner as to assure timely notice to all
interested persons. Such meetings must be held in places accessible to all Party
members and large enough to accommodate all interested persons. (Rule 4.B.3)
4.
The Democratic Party in Indiana on all levels, should support the broadest possible
registration without discrimination based on status. (Rule 4.B.4)
5.
The Democratic Party in Indiana should publicize fully and in such a manner as to
assure notice to all interested parties a full description of the legal and practical
procedures for selection of Democratic Party officers and representatives on all
levels. Publication of these procedures should be done in such fashion that all
prospective and current members of each State Democratic Party will be fully and
adequately informed of the pertinent procedures in time to participate in each
selection procedure at all levels of the Democratic Party organization. (Rule 4.B.5)
6.
The Democratic Party in Indiana should publicize fully and in such a manner as to
assure notice to all interested parties, a complete description of the legal and practical
qualifications of all positions as officers and representatives of the State Democratic
Party. Such publication should be done in timely fashion so that all prospective
candidates or applicants for any elected or appointed position within each State
Democratic Party will have full and adequate opportunity to compete for office. (Rule
4.B.6)
B.
Discrimination on the basis of status in the conduct of Democratic Party affairs is

prohibited. (Rule 5.B)
C.
Indianas delegation shall be equally divided between delegate men and delegate women,
and alternate men and alternate women. Such goal applies to the entire delegation, which
includes all pledged delegates and alternates and all unpledged delegates. Delegates and
alternates shall be considered separate groups for purposes of achieving equal division.
(Rule 6.C)
D.
All delegate and alternate candidates must be identified as to presidential preference or

uncommitted status at all levels which determine presidential preference. (Rule 12.A)
E.
No delegate at any level of the delegate selection process shall be mandated by law or Party
rules to vote contrary to that persons presidential choice as expressed at the time the
delegate is elected. (Rule 12.I)
F.
Delegates elected to the national convention pledged to a presidential candidate shall in all
good conscience reflect the sentiments of those who elected them. (Rule 12.J)
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G.
All delegates, alternates and standing committee members must be bona fide Democrats
who have the interests, welfare and success of the Democratic Party of the United States at
heart, who subscribe to the substance, intent and principles of the Charter and Bylaws of
the Democratic Party of the United States, and who will participate in the Convention in
good faith. (Rule 12.H & Reg. 4.25)
H.
Forty (40) percent of the members of any Party body above the first level of the delegate
selection process shall constitute a quorum for any business pertaining to the selection of
National Convention delegates, alternates, standing committee members, and other official
Convention participants. (Rule 15)
I.
An accredited participant in a caucus, convention or committee meeting, after having

appeared at such meeting and having established credentials, may register a nontransferable proxy with another duly accredited participant at that meeting (except where
an accredited alternate is present and eligible to serve as a replacement), provided that no
individual may hold more than three (3) proxies at one (1) time. (Rule 16 & Reg. 4.29)
J.
The unit rule, or any rule or practice whereby all members of a Party unit or delegation
may be required to cast their votes in accordance with the will of a majority of the body,
shall not be used at any stage of the delegate selection process. (Rule 17.A)
K.
Any individual or group of Democrats may sponsor or endorse a slate of candidates for
convention delegates. But no slate may, by virtue of such endorsement, receive a
preferential place on a delegate selection ballot or be publicly identified on the ballot as the
official Democratic Party organization slate, and all slates must meet identical qualifying
requirements for appearing on a ballot at all levels of the delegate selection process. (Rule
17.B)
L.
All steps in the delegate selection process, including the filing of presidential candidates,
must take place within the calendar year of the Democratic National Convention, except
with respect to the implementation of the Affirmative Action Plan. (Rule 1.F & Rule 11.B)
M.
In electing and certifying delegates and alternates to the 2016 Democratic National
Convention, Indiana thereby undertakes to assure all Democratic voters in the state a full,
timely and equal opportunity to participate in the delegate selection process and in all Party
affairs and to implement affirmative action programs toward that end: that the delegates
and alternates to the Convention shall be selected in accordance with the Delegate
Selection Rules for the 2016 Democratic National Convention: and that the delegates
certified will not publicly support or campaign for any candidate for President or Vice
President other than the nominees of the Democratic National Convention. Furthermore,
voters in the state will have the opportunity to cast their election ballots for the Presidential
and Vice Presidential nominees selected by said Convention, and for electors pledged
formally and in good conscience to the election of these Presidential and Vice Presidential
nominees, under the label and designation of the Democratic Party of the United States.
(Call II.B)
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SECTION VII
Affirmative Action, Outreach and Inclusion Plan
A.
Statement of Purpose and Organization

1.
Purpose and Objectives

a.
In order that the Democratic Party at all levels be an open Party which includes
rather than excludes people from participation, a program of effective
affirmative action is hereby adopted by Indiana. (Rule 5.A)
b.
Discrimination on the basis of status in the conduct of Democratic Party

affairs is prohibited. (Rule 5.B)
c.
All public meetings at all levels of the Democratic Party in Indiana should be
open to all members of the Democratic Party regardless of race, sex, age, color,
creed, national origin, religion, ethnic identity, sexual orientation, gender
identity, economic status or physical disability (hereinafter collectively referred
to as status). (Rule 4.B.1)
d.
Consistent with the Democratic Partys commitment to including groups

historically under-represented in the Democratic Partys affairs, by virtue of
race/ethnicity, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or disability, Indiana has
established goals for these groups. (Rule 5.C & Reg. 4.7)
e.
In order to encourage full participation by all Democrats in the delegate

selection process and in all Party affairs, the Indiana Democratic Party has
adopted and will implement programs with specific goals and timetables for
African Americans, Hispanics, Native Americans, Asian Americans and Pacific
Islanders and women. To further encourage full participation in the process, the
State Party has established goals and timetables for other underrepresented
groups, including LGBT Americans, people with disabilities and youth.
(Rule 6.A & Rule 7)
(1)
The goal of the programs shall be to encourage participation in the

delegate selection process and in Party organizations at all levels by the
aforementioned groups as indicated by their presence in the Democratic
electorate. (Rule 6.A.1)
(2)
For the delegate selection process, Youth is defined as any participant

36 years old and younger.
(3)
For the delegate selection process, individuals identifying as Native

Americans should provide their tribal affiliation and indicate if they are
enrolled in a tribe.
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(4)
2.
Organizational Structure
a.
An Affirmative Action Committee shall be appointed by the State Democratic

Chair on March 2, 2015. (Rule 6.F)
b.
The State Democratic Chair shall certify in writing to the Rules and Bylaws
Committee of the Democratic National Committee the compliance of the States
Affirmative Action Committee with Rules 5.C, 6.A and 7, and submit the
names, demographic data and contact information no later than 15 days after
their appointment. (Reg. 2.2.K)
c.
The Committee shall consist of members from each delegate district

representing the Democratic constituency groups set forth in the Introduction to
the Affirmative Action Plan. See Exhibit A.
d.
The Affirmative Action Committee shall be responsible for:
e.
3.
These goals shall not be accomplished either directly or indirectly by the

Partys imposition of mandatory quotas at any level of the delegate
selection process or in any other Party affairs. (Rule 6.A.2)
(1)
Reviewing the proposed Delegate Selection and Affirmative Action Plans

and making recommendations to the State Democratic Chair.
(2)
Reviewing the proposed Inclusion Programs and making

recommendations to the State Democratic Chair.
(3)
Directing the implementation of all requirements of the Affirmative

Action section of this Plan.
(4)
Implementing a financial assistance program for delegates and alternates.

(Rule 6.G)
(5)
Ensuring, on behalf of the State Party Committee, that district lines used in
the delegate selection process are not gerrymandered to discriminate
against African Americans, Hispanics, Native Americans, Asian
Americans and Pacific Islanders, women, and any other historically
marginalized group. (Rule 6.E)
Financial and staff support for the Affirmative Action Committee shall be
provided by the State Party Committee to the greatest extent feasible, including,
but not limited to, making available on a priority basis, the State Party staff and
volunteers and covering all reasonable costs incurred in carrying out this Plan.
Implementation of the Affirmative Action Plan shall begin on September 1, 2015,

with the distribution of the press kits, and will continue through the end of the
delegate selection process. (Rule 1.F)
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B.
C.
Efforts to Educate on the Delegate Selection Process

1.
Well-publicized educational workshops will be conducted in each of the delegate

districts beginning in September 2015. These workshops will be designed to
encourage participation in the delegate selection process, including apprising
potential delegate candidates of the availability of financial assistance. These
workshops will be held in places that are easily accessible to persons with physical
disabilities. The times, dates, places and rules for the conduct of all education
workshops, meetings and other events involved in the delegate selection process shall
be effectively publicized by the party organization and include mailings to various
organizations representative of the Democratic voting populace. (Rule 3.A, Rule 3.C
& Rule 3.D)
2.
A speakers bureau of volunteers from the Affirmative Action Committee comprised

of individuals who are fully familiar with the process, will be organized to appear
before groups, as needed, to provide information concerning the process.
3.
The State Partys education efforts will include outreach to community leaders within
the Democratic Partys constituencies and making sure that information about the
delegate selection process is available to Democratic clubs and Party caucuses
representing specific constituencies. This includes hosting at least one (1) online
webinar for anyone who cannot attend an in-person meeting.
4.
The State Party will publish and make available at no cost: a clear and concise
explanation of how Democratic voters can participate in the delegate selection
process; an explanation of how, where and when persons can register to vote; and
delegate district maps. As well, the State Party shall also make available copies of the
State Party Rules, the Delegate Selection Plan (and its attachments), the Affirmative
Action Plan, and relevant state statutes at no cost. Copies of documents related to the
states delegate selection process will be prepared and the Affirmative Action
Committee will distribute them in the various delegate districts not later than January
15, 2016. Anyone needing special accommodations to interpret this plan may contact
Brittany Solis at bsolis@indems.org or 317.231.7101. (Rule 1.H)
5.
The State Party shall take all feasible steps to encourage persons to register and to
vote as Democrats and will seek to ensure simple and easy registration procedures.
(Rule 2.C)
Efforts to Publicize the Delegate Selection Process

1.
Special attention shall be directed at publicizing the delegate selection process in the
state. Such publicity shall include information on eligibility to vote and how to
become a candidate for delegate, the time and location of each stage of the delegate
selection process and where to get additional information. The foregoing information
will also be published in State Party communications and on the State Partys
website. The Party organization, official, candidate, or member calling a meeting or
scheduling an event, shall effectively publicize the role that such meeting or event
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plays in the selection of delegates and alternates to the Democratic National
Convention. (Rule 3.C & Rule 3.D)
2.
Newspapers, radio and television will be utilized to inform the general public how,
when and where to participate in the delegate selection process. Specifically, this
information should provide details as to how to qualify to run as a delegate candidate.
Special effort shall be directed to the major daily newspapers, radio and television
stations by the State Democratic Chair, Affirmative Action Committee members and
staff. Regular releases during the delegate selection process to all other media
sources, weekly newspapers, and wire services should complete timely coverage. See
Exhibit B. (Rule 4.B.3 & Rule 6.D)
3.
A priority effort shall be directed at publicity among the Democratic Partys

constituencies.
4.
a.
Information about the delegate selection process will be provided to minority

newspapers and radio stations, ethnic press, Native American, Asian Americans
and Pacific Islanders, Spanish-speaking and other non-English press, radio
stations and publications, and womens organizations, student newspapers,
LGBT press, disability press, and any other specialty media in the state that is
likely to reach the Democratic constituency groups set forth in the Introduction
of this Affirmative Action Plan.
b.
The State Party shall be responsible for the implementation of this publicity
effort. See Exhibit B. For purposes of providing adequate notice of the delegate
selection process, the times, dates, places and rules for the conduct of the
delegate selection process, workshops, and webinar(s), shall be effectively
publicized, multilingual where necessary, to encourage the participation of
minority groups. (Rule 6.D)
Not later than September 1, 2015, a press kit shall be made and provided to each daily
and weekly newspaper as well as to the electronic media. The press kit will include:
a.
a summary of all pertinent rules related to the states delegate selection process;
b.
a map of delegate districts and how many delegates will be elected within each
district;
c.
a summary explaining the operation and importance of the 2016 Convention;

and
d.
materials designed to encourage participation by prospective delegate

candidates.
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D.
Representation Goals
1.
The State Party has determined the demographic composition of African Americans,
Hispanics, Native Americans, and Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders in the
states Democratic electorate. These constituency percentages shall help determine
the goals for representation in the states convention delegation. (Rule 6.A)
2.
The State Party has determined the demographic composition of members of the
LGBT community, people with disabilities, and youth in the states Democratic
electorate and furthermore, the State Party has used these percentages to help
determine the goals for representation in the states convention delegation.
The percentages are based upon data provided by the Democratic National
Committee, constituency exit polling, data gathered from the Center for Disease
Control, and 2012 Gallup Poll data.
Due to inefficient exit polling regarding support for Democratic candidates from
people with disabilities, the Indiana Democratic Party based its Numeric Goal on its
best educated guess by the Affirmative Action Committee.
Hispanics
Native
Americans
Asian
Americans
and Pacific
Islanders
LGBT
Americans
People with
Disabilities
Youth
15%
5%
<1%
<1%
6%
20%
24%
15
24
African
Americans
Percent in
Democratic
Electorate
Numeric
Goals for
Delegation
E.
3.
When selecting the at-large portion of the delegation, the demographic composition
of the other delegates (district-level, pledged PLEO, and unpledged) shall be
compared with the State Partys goals in order to achieve an at-large selection process
that helps to bring about a representative balance.
4.
Use of the at-large delegation to achieve the affirmative action goals established by
this Plan does not obviate the need for the State Party to conduct outreach activities
such as recruitment, education and training. (Rule 6.A.3)
Obligations of Presidential Candidates to Maximize Participation

1.
Presidential candidates shall assist the Indiana Democratic Party in meeting the
demographic representation goals reflected in the Affirmative Action Plan. (Rule 6.H)
2.
Each presidential candidate must submit a written statement to the State Democratic
Chair by December 1, 2015, which indicates the specific steps he or she will take to
encourage full participation in Indianas delegate selection process, including, but not
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limited to, procedures by which persons may file as candidates for delegate or
alternate. (Rule 6.H.1)
3.
Each presidential candidate must submit demographic information with respect to all
candidates for delegate and alternate pledged to them. Such information shall be
submitted in conjunction with the list of names approved for consideration as delegate
and alternate candidates pledged to the presidential candidate. (Rule 6.H.2)
4.
Presidential candidates (including uncommitted status) shall use their best effort to
ensure that their respective delegations within the states delegate, alternate and
standing committee delegations shall achieve the affirmative action goals reflected in
the Affirmative Action Plan and that the respective delegations of each presidential
candidate shall be equally divided between men and women. Furthermore,
presidential candidates shall use their best efforts at the district level to approve
delegate and alternate candidates who meet applicable equal division and affirmative
action considerations in order to achieve the affirmative action goals and equal
division for their respective delegations. (Rule 6.I & Reg. 4.9)
Section VIII
Challenges
A.
Jurisdiction & Standing

1.
Challenges related to the delegate selection process are governed by the Regulations
of the DNC Rules and Bylaws Committee for the 2016 Democratic National
Convention (Reg. Sec. 3), and the Rules of Procedure of the Credentials Committee
of the 2016 Democratic National Convention. (Call Appendix A)
2.
Under Rule 20.B. of the 2016 Delegate Selection Rules, the DNC Rules and Bylaws
Committee has jurisdiction over challenges pertaining to the submission, nonimplementation and violation of state Delegate Selection and Affirmative Action
Plans. (Rule 20.B & Call Appendix A)
3.
The Rules and Bylaws Committee has jurisdiction to hear and decide any challenge
provided it is initiated before the 56th day preceding the date of the commencement
of the 2016 Democratic National Convention. (Call Appendix A & Reg. 3.1)
4.
Challenges to the credentials of delegates and alternates to the 2016 Democratic

National Convention initiated on or after the 56th day preceding the date of
commencement of the Democratic National Convention shall be processed in
accordance with the Rules of Procedure of the Credentials Committee of the 2016
Democratic National Convention. (Call Appendix A)
5.
Any challenge to the credentials of a standing committee member shall be considered

and resolved by the affected standing committee in accordance with Appendix A of
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the Call for the 2016 Democratic National Convention. The Rules and Bylaws
Committee shall have jurisdiction over challenges brought before the 56th day
preceding the date of the commencement of the Democratic National Convention.
(Call VII.B.5)
B.
C.
6.
Copies of the Regulations of the Rules and Bylaws Committee and/or the Call for the
2016 Democratic National Convention, including the Rules of Procedure of the
Credentials Committee (Appendix A), shall be made available by the State Party upon
reasonable request.
7.
Any group of 15 Democrats with standing to challenge as defined in Reg. 3.2 or the
Call (Appendix A, Sec. 2.A), may bring a challenge to this Plan or to the
implementation of this Plan, including its Affirmative Action provisions.
Challenges to the Status of the State Party and Challenges to the Plan
1.
A challenge to the status of the State Party Committee as the body entitled to sponsor
a delegation from that state shall be filed with the Rules and Bylaws Committee not
later than 30 calendar days prior to the initiation of the states delegate selection
process. (Rule 20.A & Reg. 3.4.A)
2.
A challenge to the states Delegate Selection Plan shall be filed with the Chair of the
Indiana Democratic Party and the Co-Chairs of the Rules and Bylaws Committee
within 15 calendar days after the adoption of the Plan by the State Party. (Reg. 3.4.B)
3.
A challenge to a Plan must be brought in conformity with the Rules and the Regs.,
which should be consulted for a detailed explanation of challenge procedures.
Challenges to Implementation
1.
A challenge may be brought alleging that a specific requirement of an approved Plan

has not been properly implemented. Jurisdiction over all challenges initiated in a
timely fashion shall reside with either the Rules and Bylaws Committee or the
Credentials Committee of the National Convention (See Section VII.A. above).
However, the Rules and Bylaws Committee may provide advice, assistance or
interpretations of the Delegate Selection Rules at any stage of the delegate selection
process. (Reg. 3.1.C)
2.
An implementation challenge brought before the Rules and Bylaws Committee is

initiated by filing a written challenge with the State Party Committee and with the
Rules and Bylaws Committee not later than 15 days after the alleged violation
occurred. The State Party has 21 days to render a decision. Within 10 days of the
decision, any party to the challenge may appeal it to the Rules and Bylaws
Committee. If in fact, the State Party renders no decision, any party to the challenge
may request the Rules and Bylaws Committee to process it. The request must be
made within 10 days after expiration of the above 21-day period. (Reg. 3.4.C, Reg. E
& Reg. H)
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3.
Performance under an approved Affirmative Action Plan and composition of the convention delegation shall be considered relevant evidence in the challenge to any state
delegation. If a State Party has adopted and implemented an approved affirmative
action program, the State Party shall not be subject to challenge based solely on
delegation composition or primary results. (Rule 6.B) The procedures are the same
for challenges alleging failure to properly implement the Affirmative Action section
of a Plan, except that such challenges must be filed not later than 30 days prior to the
initiation of the states delegate selection process. (Reg. 3.4.C)
4.
Depending on the appropriate jurisdiction (see Section VIII.A. above),

implementation challenges must be brought in conformity with the Regulations of the
Rules and Bylaws Committee or the Rules of Procedure of the Credentials
Committee, which should be consulted for a detailed explanation of challenge
procedures.
Section IX
Summary of Plan
A.

Indiana will use a proportional representation system based on the results of the 2016
Presidential Preference Primary for allocating delegates to presidential candidates.
The first determining step of Indianas delegate selection process will occur on May 3,
2016, with a primary election.
Delegates and alternates will be selected as summarized on the chart on the following page.
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Selecting Body
Type
Delegates
Alternates
Date of
Selection
Filing Requirements and Deadlines
District-Level
Delegates
District-Level
Alternates
56
June 18,
2016
Selecting Body: District Caucuses at 2016 State

Convention
Those who wish to be District-Level delegates must
apply at the State Party HQ by Noon EST on June 3,
2016, and then must be selected by the district caucuses
at the 2016 Indiana State Convention.
Unpledged Party
Leader and
Elected Official
Delegates*
n/a
n/a
Automatic by virtue of respective public or Party office

as provided in Rule 8.A. of the 2012 Delegate Selection
Rules.
Pledged Party
Leaders and
Elected Officials
(PLEOs)
Selecting Body: District Level Delegates

9
**
June 18,
2016
Those who wish to be PLEO delegates must apply at the

State Party HQ by Noon EST June 3, 2016, and then
must be selected by the District Level Delegates at the
2016 Indiana State Convention.
Selecting Body: District Level Delegates
At-Large
Delegates
At-Large
Alternates
18
TOTAL
Delegates and
Alternates
92
June 18,
2016
Those who wish to be At-Large delegates must apply at

the State Party HQ by Noon EST June 3, 2016, and
then must be selected by the District Level Delegates at
the 2016 Indiana State Convention.
Unpledged Party Leader and Elected Official (PLEO) delegates includes the following
categories, if applicable, who legally reside in the state: the Democratic National
Committee Members, the Democratic President, the Democratic Vice President, all
Democratic members of the U.S. House of Representatives and the U.S. Senate, the
Democratic Governor, and any other Distinguished Party Leader as specified in Rule 9.A.
of the 2016 Delegate Selection Rules. The exact number of Unpledged PLEO Delegates is
subject to change due to possible deaths, resignations, elections or special elections.
**
Pledged Party Leader and Elected Official (PLEO) alternates are selected with the AtLarge alternates.
B.
Selection of Standing Committee Members (For the Credentials, Platform and Rules
Committees)
Standing committee members will be selected by the states National Convention delegates
as summarized below:
Members Per
Committee
Total
Members
Selection Date
June 18, 2016
Filing Requirements and Deadlines

Presidential candidate(s) submits names to State Chair by
2:00 p.m. EST on June 18, 2016.
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C.
Selection of Delegation Chair and Convention Pages

The Delegation Chair will be selected by the National Convention Delegates on June 18,
2016.
Three (3) Convention Pages will be selected by the State Democratic Chair on June 18,
2016.
D.
Presidential Candidate Filing Deadline

Submit a declaration of candidacy (CAN-7) and a petition of nomination (CAN-8) in
person or by mail to the Indiana Election Division no later than Noon EST, February 5,
2016.
Indiana Election Division
302 West Washington St
# E204
Indianapolis, IN 46204-2767
(317) 232-3939
The declaration must be accompanied by a certified petition of nomination signed by at
least 500 registered voters from each of Indiana's 9 congressional districts. Each petition
must include:
Signature of petitioner;
Legibly printed name of petitioner;
Residence of each petitioner.
The petition must request the presidential candidates name be placed on the ballot of the
May 3, 2016, Primary Election.
A candidate must submit a petition of nomination for certification to the county voter
registration office no earlier than January 6, 2016, and no later than Noon, local time, on
January 26, 2016.
The declaration and certified petition must be filed with the Indiana Election Division no
earlier than January 6, 2016, and no later than Noon EST on February 5, 2016.
Presidential candidates must certify the name of their authorized representative(s) to the
State Democratic Chair by January 1, 2016.
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E.
Timetable
Date
Activity
2015
Feb 25
Delegate Selection Affirmative Action Committee members are appointed by the State Chair.
Feb 26
Affirmative Action Committee meets to draft proposed Delegate Selection and Affirmative Action
Plans.
Delegate Selection Affirmative Action Committee members must be submitted to the Rules and
Bylaws Committee including names, contact information, and demographic data.
Proposed Delegate Selection and Affirmative Action Plans are tentatively approved for public
comment by State Party Committee.
Public comments are solicited on the proposed Delegate Selection and Affirmative Action Plans.
Press releases are mailed announcing the public comment period.
Period for public comment on state Plan is concluded. Responses are compiled for review by the
State Party Committee.
State Party Committee reviews public comments and adopts revised Delegate Selection and
Affirmative Action Plans for submission to DNC Rules and Bylaws Committee. Press releases
are mailed announcing the approval of the Plan.
Delegate Selection and Affirmative Action Plans are forwarded to the DNC Rules and Bylaws
Committee.
Presidential candidate petition forms are available from the Indiana Election Division.
Mar 02
Mar 12
Mar 17
Apr 16
Apr 18
May 4
June 30
Sep 01
Oct 01
State Party begins implementation of the Affirmative Action Plan. Press kits, as described in the
Affirmative Action Plan, are sent to all state media.
Deadline for each announced presidential candidate to submit a statement specifying steps the
candidate will take to encourage full participation in the delegate selection process.
(Individuals who announce their candidacy after this date must provide this full participation
statement to the State Party not later than 30 days after their announcement.)
2016
Jan 01
Feb 05
May 03
May 03
May 20
Jun 03
Jun 03
Jun 18
Presidential candidate deadline for certifying the name(s) of their authorized representative(s) to the
State Party.
Presidential candidate deadline for filing the petition of candidacy with the Secretary of State and a
copy to the State Party.
Presidential preference primary.
Delegate and alternate candidates may obtain the statement of candidacy and pledge of support forms
and filing instructions from State Party Committee Headquarters, in person, by mail, or from
State Partys web site at www.indems.org.
Secretary of State certifies results of primary.
District-level delegate and alternate deadline for filing the statement of candidacy and pledge of
support forms with State Party.
Pledged PLEO and at-large delegate or alternate candidate deadline for filing the statement of
candidacy and pledge of support forms with State Party.
State Party provides list of district-level delegate and alternate candidates to the respective
Presidential candidates.
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Jun 18
Jun 18
Jun 18
Jun 18
Jun 18
Jun 18
Jun 20
Jun 20
Jun 20
Jun 20
Presidential candidates provide list of approved district-level delegate and alternate candidates to
State Party.
State Party provides list of PLEO and at-large delegate and alternate candidates to the respective
Presidential candidates.
Presidential candidates provide approved list of pledged PLEO delegate candidates to State Party.
State Convention convenes. Pledged PLEO delegates selected. Following selection of PLEO
delegates, presidential candidates provide approved list of at-large delegate and alternate
candidates to State Party. State Convention selects at-large delegates and alternates.
Presidential candidates submit lists of candidates for standing committee members to State
Party.
National Convention delegation meeting. Delegates select National Convention Standing Committee
Members and Delegation Chair. State Chair names convention pages.
State Party certifies remainder of elected delegates and alternates (PLEOs and at-large), along with
standing committee members, delegation chair, and convention pages.
State Party certifies elected district-level delegates and alternates to the Secretary of the Democratic
National Committee.
State Chair certifies in writing to the Secretary of the DNC the States Delegation Chair, Convention
Pages and Standing Committee Members.
State Party certifies in writing to the Secretary of the DNC the presidential preference of Pledged
PLEOs and At-Large Delegates and Alternates.
State Party certifies in writing to the Secretary of the DNC the presidential preference (including
uncommitted) of the states Unpledged Delegates.
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Exhibits to the Affirmative Action Plan

A.
Members of the Affirmative Action Committee
Name
John Zody
Cordelia Lewis Burks
Jamal Washington
Carol McDaniel
Tyler Cooley
Geri Garrett
Henry Fernandez
Elaine Wagner
Billie Breaux
Rita Long
William Morris
Rose Crusoe
Rick Sutton
Karen Celestino Horseman
Paul Seymour
Erica Walsh
Greg Fehribach
City
Bloomington
Indianapolis
Merrillville
Walkerton
Markle
Avon
Indianapolis
Columbus
Indianapolis
Boonville
Bloomington
Fort Wayne
Indianapolis
Indainapolis
Avon
Muncie
Indianapolis
Totals
AsianAmerican/
African- Pacific
Male Female American Isalander
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
8
9
7
1
Hispanic/ Native
Latino
American Disabled Labor LGBTQ Youth
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
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B.
Media Outlets to be Contacted Regarding the Delegate Selection Process

1. Electronic Media, Daily Newspapers, Television Stations, and Radio
Electronic Media
Associated Press
Hendricks County Flyer
Howey Politics
Indiana Barrister
Indiana Chronicle
Indiana Legislative Insight
IndyPolitics.Org
City
Indianapolis
Hendricks County
Indianapolis
Indianapolis
Indianapolis
Indianapolis
Indianapolis
Daily Newspapers
Banner-Graphic
Brazil Times
Chesterton Tribune
Chronicle-Tribune
Connersville News-Examiner
Daily Clintonian
Daily Journal
Daily Reporter
Decatur Daily Democrat
Greene County Daily World
Greensburg Daily News
Herald Journal
Herald Republican
Huntington Herald-Press
Journal & Courier
Journal Review
Kokomo Tribune
News Sun
News-Banner
Palladium-Item
Paper of Montgomery County
Peru Tribune
Pharos-Tribune
Princeton Daily Clarion
Rensselaer Republican
Rochester Sentinel
Shelbyville News
City
Greencastle
Brazil
Chesterton
Grant
Connersville
Clinton
Franklin
Greenfield
Decatur
Greene County
Greensburg
Monticello
Steuben County
Grant County
Lafayette
Crawfordsville
Kokomo
Lake County
Blufton
Richmond
Crawfordsville
Peru
Logansport
Clarion
Jasper
Rochester
Shelbyville
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Daily Newspapers (Cont.)
South Bend Tribune
Spencer Evening World
Star
Sullivan Daily Times
The Call-Leader
The Commercial Review
The Courier-Times
The Elkhart Truth
The Evansville Courier & Press
The Goshen News
The Herald
The Herald Bulletin
The Herald-Times
The Indianapolis Star
The Journal Gazette
The La Porte Herald-Argus
The Lebanon Reporter
The Madison Courier
The News and Tribune
The News Gazette
The News-Dispatch
The News-Sentinel
The News-Times
The Pilot-News
The Post & Mail
The Reporter-Times
The Republic
The Star Press
The Times
The Times
The Times-Mail
The Tribune
Times-Union
Tipton County Tribune
Tribune Star
Vincennes Sun-Commercial
Wabash Plain Dealer
Washington Times-Herald
City
South Bend
Spencer
Auburn
Sullivan
Elwood
Portland
New Castle
Elkhart
Evansville
Goshen
Jasper
Anderson
Bloomington
Indianapolis
Fort Wayne
La Porte
Lebanon
Madison
Winchester
Jeffersonville
Michigan City
Fort Wayne
Lake County
Plymouth
Columbia City
Martinsville
Columbus
Muncie
Greater Northwest
Frankfort
Bedford
Seymour
Warsaw
Tipton
Terre Haute
Vincennes
Wabash
Washington
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Television
W06BD
W07CL
W23BV-D
W33CU-D
W38EA-D
W47EE-D
WAAA-LP
WALV-CD
WANE-TV
WAWV-TV
WAZE-LP
WBND-LD
WBXI-CA
WCLJ-TV
WCTVW
WDNI-CD
WDTI
WEHT
WEVV-TV
WFFT-TV
WFIE
WFWA
WFWC-CA
WFYI
WHAN-LP
WHMB-TV
WHME-TV
WHNW-LD
WIIH-CD
WINM
WIPB
WIPX-LP
WIPX-TV
City
Princeton
Auburn
Evansville
Evansville
Fort Wayne
Evansville
Westville
Indianapolis
Fort Wayne
Terre Haute
Evansville
South Bend
Indianapolis
Bloomington
Evansville
Indianapolis
Indianapolis
Evansville
Evansville
Fort Wayne
Evansville
Fort Wayne
Fort Wayne
Indianapolis
Salem
Indianapolis
South Bend
Gary
Indianapolis
Angola
Muncie
Indianapolis
Bloomington
Television
WISE-TV
WISH-TV
WIWU-CD
WJTS-CD
WJYL-CD
WJYS
WKOG-LP
WKOI-TV
WLFI-TV
WMYO
WNDU-TV
WNDY-TV
WNIN
WNIT
WODN-LP
WPTA
WPWR-TV
WREP-LD
WRTV
WSBT-TV
WSJV
WSOT-LD
WTHI-TV
WTHR
WTIU
WTSN-CD
WTTK
WTTV
WTWO
WUVI-LD
WVUT
WXIN
WYIN
WYYW-CD
City
Fort Wayne
Indianapolis
Marion
Jasper
Jeffersonville
Hammond
Indianapolis
Richmond
Lafayette
Salem
South Bend
Marion
Evansville
South Bend
Portage
Fort Wayne
Gary
Martinsville
Indianapolis
South Bend
Elkhart
Marion
Terre Haute
Indianapolis
Bloomington
Evansville
Kokomo
Bloomington
Terre Haute
West Lafayette
Vincennes
Indianapolis
Gary
Evansville
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Radio
WABX
WAJI
WAKE
WAMW
WAMW-FM
WAOR
WARU
WARU-FM
WASK
WASK-FM
WAWC
WAWK
WAXL
WBAA
WBAA-FM
WBCL
WBKE-FM
WBNL
WBOI
WBTO-FM
WBTU
WBYR
WCBK-FM
WCDQ
WCJC
WCSI
WCVL
WEAX
WEDJ
WEOA
WERK
WFCV
WFCV-FM
WFHB
WFIU
WFLQ
WFMG
WFML
WFMS
City
Evansville
Fort Wayne
Valparaiso
Washington
Washington
Ligonier
Peru
Roann
Lafayette
Battle Ground
Syracuse
Kendallville
Santa Claus
West Lafayette
West Lafayette
Fort Wayne
North Manchester
Boonville
Fort Wayne
Petersburg
Kendallville
Woodburn
Martinsville
Crawfordsville
Van Buren
Columbus
Crawfordsville
Angola
Danville
Evansville
Muncie
Fort Wayne
Bluffton
Bloomington
Bloomington
French Lick
Richmond
Vincennes
Indianapolis
Station
107.5 FM
95.1 FM
1500 AM
1580 AM
107.9 FM
102.7 FM
1600 AM
101.9 FM
1450 AM
98.7 FM
103.5 FM
1140 AM
103.3 FM
920 AM
101.3 FM
90.3 FM
89.5 FM
1540 AM
89.1 FM
102.3 FM
93.3 FM
98.9 FM
102.3 FM
106.3 FM
99.3 FM
1010 AM
1550 AM
88.3 FM
107.1 FM
1400 AM
104.9 FM
1090 AM
100.1 FM
91.3 FM
103.7 FM
100.1 FM
101.3 FM
96.7 FM
95.5 FM
Radio
WFRI
WFRR
WFYI-FM
WGCL
WGCS
WGL
WGLL
WHBU
WHHH
WHJE
WHME
WHON
WIBC
WICR
WIFE-FM
WIKY-FM
WILO
WIMC
WIMS
WINN
WIOE-LP
WIOU
WISU
WITZ
WITZ-FM
WIWU-LP
WJAA
WKID
WKKG
WKOA
WKUZ
WKVI
WKVI-FM
WKZS
WLAB
WLDE
WLKI
WLOI
WLQI
City
Winamac
Walton
Indianapolis
Bloomington
Goshen
Fort Wayne
Auburn
Anderson
Indianapolis
Carmel
South Bend
Centerville
Indianapolis
Indianapolis
Rushville
Evansville
Frankfort
Crawfordsville
Michigan City
Columbus
Warsaw
Kokomo
Terre Haute
Jasper
Jasper
Marion
Austin
Vevay
Columbus
Lafayette
Wabash
Knox
Knox
Covington
Fort Wayne
Fort Wayne
Angola
La Porte
Rensselaer
Station
100.1 FM
93.7 FM
90.1 FM
1370 AM
91.1 FM
1250 AM
1570 AM
1240 AM
96.3 FM
91.3 FM
103.1 FM
930 AM
93.1 FM
88.7 FM
94.3 FM
104.1 FM
1570 AM
103.9 FM
1420 AM
104.9 FM
98.3 FM
1350 AM
89.7 FM
990 AM
104.7 FM
94.3 FM
96.3 FM
95.9 FM
101.5 FM
105.3 FM
95.9 FM
1520 AM
99.3 FM
103.1 FM
88.3 FM
101.7 FM
100.3 FM
1540 AM
97.7 FM
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Radio
WLTI
WMDH-FM
WMEE
WMPI
WNIN-FM
WNSN
WORX-FM
WOWO
WOWO-FM
WPGW
WPGW-FM
WRAY
WRAY-FM
WRBI
WRCY
WRZR
WSAL
WSBL-LP
WSBT
City
New Castle
New Castle
Fort Wayne
Scottsburg
Evansville
South Bend
Madison
Fort Wayne
Fort Wayne
Portland
Portland
Princeton
Princeton
Batesville
Mt. Vernon
Loogootee
Logansport
South Bend
South Bend
Station
1550 AM
102.5 FM
97.3 FM
105.3 FM
88.3 FM
101.5 FM
96.7 FM
1190 AM
92.3 FM
1440 AM
100.9 FM
1250 AM
98.1 FM
103.9 FM
1590 AM
94.5 FM
1230 AM
93.5 FM
960 AM
Radio
WSCH
WSWI
WTCA
WTHD
WTHI-FM
WTRE
WTRE-FM
WTTS
WUEV
WUME-FM
WUZR
WVPE
WVUB
WWKI
WXKE
WXKU-FM
WXNT
WYXB
WZBD
City
Aurora
Evansville
Plymouth
Lagrange
Terre Haute
Greensburg
Greensburg
Bloomington
Evansville
Paoli
Bicknell
Elkhart
Vincennes
Kokomo
Churubusco
Austin
Indianapolis
Indianapolis
Berne
Station
99.3 FM
820 AM
1050 AM
105.5 FM
99.9 FM
1330 AM
89.9 FM
92.3 FM
91.5 FM
95.3 FM
105.7 FM
88.1 FM
91.1 FM
100.5 FM
96.3 FM
92.7 FM
1430 AM
105.7 FM
92.7 FM
2. Constituency and Specialty Media Outlets and Targeted Groups

Television
Telemundo Indy (Ch. 19)
Affiliation
Hispanic/Latino
City
Indianapolis
Electronic
HOLA
HOLA-Centro Latino Juan Diego
Indy Asia America Times
IndyLatino.com
The World
Affiliation
Hispanic/Latino
Hispanic/Latino
Asian American
Hispanic/Latino
Hispanic/Latino
LGBT
City
Evansville
Evansville
Indianapolis
Indianapolis
Indianapolis
Indianapolis
Radio
Z92.5
107.1
Affiliation
Hispanic/Latino
Hispanic/Latino
City
Kokomo
Indianapolis
Station
WZWZ
WEDJ
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Print Media
Columbus Chinese Association Distribution list
CV Latina
El Coyote
El Mexicano
El Puente
Frost Illustrated
La Ola Latino-America
La Prensa
La Prensa Hispana
La Voz de Indiana
NUVO
The Indianapolis Recorder
College Papers
Campus Insider Newspaper
Indiana Statesman
The Andersonian
The Bachelor
The Butler Collegian
The Communicator
The DePauw
The Observer
The Shield
The Torch
The Online Reflector
Ball State Daily
Campus Citizen
Affiliation
Asian American
Hispanic/Latino
Hispanic/Latino
Hispanic/Latino
Hispanic/Latino
African American
Hispanic/Latino
Hispanic/Latino
Hispanic/Latino
Hispanic/Latino
All
African American
City
Columbus
Indianapolis
Indianapolis
Fort Wayne
Goshen
Ft. Wayne
Indianapolis
Indianapolis
Goshen
Indianapolis
Indianapolis
Indianapolis
College/University
Ivy Tech
Indiana State University
Anderson University
Wabash University
Butler University
Indiana-Purdue Fort Wayne
DePauw
Notre Dame
University of Southern Indiana
Valparaiso University
University of Indianapolis
Ball State University
Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis (IUPUI)
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ATTACHMENTS TO THE INDIANA DELEGATE SELECTION PLAN

Table of Contents
I.
A statement from State Democratic Chair outlining the reliable

data and source(s) used for numerical goals established under
Rules 5.C., 6.A., and 7. (Reg. 2.2.J)43
II.
A statement from the State Democratic Chair certifying the process and
allocation method for District-Level delegates45
III.
A statement from the State Democratic Chair certifying that the State
Affirmative Action Committee composition complies with Rules 5.C, 6.A.,
and 7 and that the names, demographic data and contact information of
members was submitted to the RBC 15 days after their appointment. (Reg. 2.2.K)46
IV.
A statement from the Chair of the Affirmative Action Committee

certifying compliance with Rule 6.F., which requires that the
Affirmative Action Committee has reviewed the proposed Affirmative
Action outreach plan, including any numerical goals established. (Reg. 2.2.I)..47
V.
A copy of the press release sent to media outlined in Exhibit 1

stating the thirty-day (30) public comment period had commenced.
The press release also outlines the process by which people can view
the Plan and make comments or ask questions48
VI.
A statement from the State Democratic Chair certifying that the

proposed Plan, including all attachments and appendices, was placed
on the State Party website during the 30-day public comment period. (Reg. 2.2.E).49
VII. A statement from the State Democratic Chair certifying compliance

with Rule 1.C. which requires a 30-day public comment period
prior to the adoption of the Plan by the State Party Committee,
provided that the State Party has published specific guidance for the
submission of public comments. (Reg. 2.2.F)......50
VIII. A copy of all written public and online comments submitted through
the process provided above on the Plan. (Reg. 2.2.G)........51
IX.
Statement from the State Democratic Chair certifying the plan as

submitted to the RBC was approved by the State Party Committee. (Reg.2.2.C)..53
X.
A copy of the press release distributed by the State Party Committee

announcing its adoption of the Plan and summarizing the major
components of the Plan. (Reg. 2.2.D).54
XI.
Copies of all state statutes and other relevant legal authority reasonably
related to the Delegate Selection Process. (Reg. 2.2.L)...55
XII. A blank copy of the form to be filed with the State Party by delegate, alternate,
and standing committee candidates. (Rule 1.A.7, Rule 1.A.8 &Reg. 2.2.H) ...63
XIII. A copy of all qualifying forms to be filed with Indiana Election Division
by presidential candidates. (Reg. 2.2.M)....64
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John C. Zody, Chair

Indiana Democratic Party
115 West Washington St, Suite 1165
Indianapolis, IN 46204
Chair Zody:
On behalf of Stonewall Democrats nationwide, thank you for accepting our Delegate Selection Plan public comment. This
is an exciting time and we're honored to be part of efforts to ensure 2016's delegation is the most diverse ever. To that end,
Stonewall is writing to offer technical assistance in computing the percentage of LGBTQ in Indiana's Democratic
Electorate. The task is actually quite easy when you consider a few well-sourced figures.
To determine the population of straight and LGBTQ people across America, Gallup conducted 206,186 interviews
between June 1 and Dec. 30, 2012. This is the largest single study of the distribution of the LGBTQ population on record,
and the first time a study has had large enough sample sizes to provide estimates of the LGBTQ population by state.
Within Indiana alone 4,947 people were interviewed and the the study found 91.9% of Indiana residents identified straight
and 8.1% identified LGBTQ.
A second figure to consider is the tendency of LGBTQ to vote for Democratic candidates. To identify this percentage
consider the National Election Poll (NEP) conducted by Edison Research in 2012 for ABC, CBS, CNN, Fox, NBC and the
Associated Press. The NEP was a massive effort on November 6th, 2012 that collected, though in-person and telephone
interactions, nearly 120,000 interviews within the span of 16 hours. The poll found 76% of LGBTQ voted for Barack
Obama in the General Election.
To calculate the percentage of LGBTQ in the Democratic Electorate, simply take the number of all voters (2,624,534) and
reduce it to the population of LGBTQ (8.1%), reduce again by their tendency to vote Democratic (76%) and then divide
everything by the number of Democratic voters (1,152,887). This yields 14.0% of Indiana's Democratic Electorate are
LGBTQ.
2,624,534 total votes * 8.1% population * 76% democratic performance

= 14.0%
1,152,887 Obama votes
Given these calculations and Indiana's total delegation of 97, we request you consider
a goal of 14 LGBTQ delegates. By setting representative goals in concert with the
democratic electorate, together we can build the most inclusive convention ever. We
appreciate your consideration and welcome your feedback and questions.
Ralph Young
2016 Delegation Coordinator
Stonewall Democrats US
Delegates2016@StonewallDemocrats.us
Christian Mosburg
President
Indiana Stonewall Democrats
ckmosburg77@yahoo.com
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IC 3-8-3
Chapter 3. Presidential Primary Candidates
IC 3-8-3-1
Written request to place name on ballot
Sec. 1. (a) This section applies to candidates affiliated with a
major political party of the state.
(b) A candidate of a major political party for nomination for the
office of President of the United States during the period under
IC 3-8-2-4 in which a declaration of candidacy may be filed for the
primary election held in the year in which a President is to be
elected, shall file with the election division a request that the
candidate's name be placed upon the ballot under the label of the
political party whose nomination the candidate is seeking.
(c) A candidate described under subsection (b) may, in the
alternative, file the request with the secretary of state. If the secretary
of state receives a request under this subsection, the secretary shall
immediately forward the request to the election division.
(d) Notwithstanding subsection (b), a request filed on the final
day permitted under subsection (b) must be filed with the secretary
of state. For all other purposes under this title, a request filed with
the secretary of state is subject to the same procedures and
requirements as a request filed with the election division.
As added by P.L.5-1986, SEC.4. Amended by P.L.10-1988, SEC.36;
P.L.3-1997, SEC.133.
IC 3-8-3-2
Petition accompanying request; requirements for a signature;
petitioner with a disability; affidavit of assistance
Sec. 2. (a) A request filed under section 1 of this chapter must be
accompanied by a petition signed by at least four thousand five
hundred (4,500) voters of the state, including at least five hundred
(500) voters from each congressional district.
(b) Each petition must contain the following:
(1) The signature of each petitioner.
(2) The name of each petitioner legibly printed.
(3) The residence address of each petitioner as set forth on the
petitioner's voter registration record.
(c) Except as provided in this subsection, the signature, printed
name, and residence address of the petitioner must be made in
writing by the petitioner. If a petitioner with a disability is unable to
write this information on the petition, the petitioner may authorize an
individual to do so on the petitioner's behalf. The individual acting
under this subsection shall execute an affidavit of assistance for each
such petitioner, in a form prescribed by the commission. The form
must set forth the name and address of the individual providing
assistance, and the date the individual provided the assistance. The
form must be submitted with the petition.
(d) This subsection applies to a petition filed during the period:
(1) beginning on the date that a congressional district plan has
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been adopted under IC 3-3; and

(2) ending on the date that the part of the act or order issued
under IC 3-3-2 establishing the previous congressional district
plan is repealed or superseded.
The petition must be signed by at least four thousand five hundred
(4,500) voters of Indiana, including at least five hundred (500) voters
from each congressional district created by the most recent
congressional district plan adopted under IC 3-3.
P.L.126-2002, SEC.30; P.L.194-2013, SEC.21.
IC 3-8-3-3
Validity of petition; certification
Sec. 3. (a) A petition required by section 2 of this chapter must
request that the candidate's name be placed on the ballot at the
primary election.
(b) The county voter registration office in the county where the
petitioner is registered must certify whether each petitioner is a voter
at the residence address listed in the petition at the time the petition
is being processed. The certification must accompany and be part of
the petition.
(c) If a county is part of more than one (1) congressional district,
the certificate must indicate the number of petitioners from that
county who are registered voters who reside in each congressional
district.
P.L.194-2013, SEC.22.
IC 3-8-3-4
Time for filing petition; return of petition
Sec. 4. (a) A petition required by section 2 of this chapter must be
submitted to the county voter registration office during the period
beginning on the first date that a declaration of candidacy for a
primary election may be filed under IC 3-8-2-4 in the year in which
the primary election will be held and ending at noon ten (10) days
before the final date for filing a declaration of candidacy under
IC 3-8-2-4 for the primary election.
(b) After the certification of a petition under this section, the
county voter registration office may, upon the request of the
candidate named in the petition, return the original petition to the
candidate for filing under section 5 of this chapter.
P.L.3-1997, SEC.135; P.L.225-2011, SEC.31.
IC 3-8-3-5
Deadline for receipt by election division
Sec. 5. A request or petition filed under this chapter is not valid
unless received in the office of the election division by noon
Indianapolis time on the final day for filing a declaration of
candidacy under IC 3-8-2-4 before a primary election.
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As added by P.L.5-1986, SEC.4. Amended by P.L.3-1997, SEC.136.

IC 3-8-3-6
Certification and release of list of candidates
Sec. 6. Immediately after the deadline for filing, the election
division shall certify and release to the public a list of the candidates
for nomination as President of the United States for each political
party who have filed a request for placement on the primary ballot
under this chapter. The election division shall also release to the
public a list of all requests whose validity has been questioned under
IC 3-8-1-2.
IC 3-8-3-7
Questions concerning validity of request
Sec. 7. All questions concerning the validity of a request shall be
determined by the commission not later than the deadline to act upon
questions concerning primary candidates under IC 3-8-2-18.
P.L.3-1997, SEC.138.
IC 3-8-3-8
Certified list of candidates
Sec. 8. (a) Not later than the date prescribed under IC 3-8-2-17 for
transmitting a certified list of candidates before a presidential
primary election, the election division shall transmit to each county
election board a certified list containing the name of each person
qualified as a candidate for nomination for the office of President of
the United States and the name of the political party whose
nomination the candidate is seeking. This list may be amended in the
same manner prescribed by IC 3-8-2-17.
(b) Except in accordance with an amendment to the certified list,
each county election board shall have the names of the candidates
certified by the election division placed on the ballot as provided by
law.
IC 3-8-3-9
Sending copy of returns to election division
Sec. 9. (a) Each circuit court clerk shall, not later than noon on the
second Monday after the day the primary election is held, send to the
election division by certified mail or hand delivery one (1) complete
copy of all returns for presidential candidates. The clerk shall state
the number of votes received by each candidate in each congressional
district within the county.
(b) A statement described in subsection (a) may be sent by using
the computerized list established under IC 3-7-26.3. A statement sent
under this section complies with any requirement for the statement
to be certified or sealed.
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P.L.3-1997, SEC.140; P.L.81-2005, SEC.30; P.L.221-2005, SEC.14;

P.L.230-2005, SEC.26; P.L.1-2006, SEC.3.
IC 3-8-3-10
Certification of result of presidential primary vote to state
chairmen
Sec. 10. The election division shall tabulate the results submitted
under section 9 of this chapter and promptly certify to the state
chairman of each political party the result of the presidential primary
vote for the candidates of that party.
P.L.3-1997, SEC.141.
IC 3-8-3-11
Delegates to national convention; support of candidate on first
ballot
Sec. 11. A delegate or alternate delegate selected from a
congressional district to the national convention of a political party
shall, on the first ballot at the national convention, support the
candidate for President of the United States who received the highest
number of votes in the congressional district at the primary election
if the person is in fact a candidate at the convention. A
delegate-at-large or alternate delegate-at-large to the national
convention is not required to support a specific candidate for
President on any ballot at the convention.
As added by P.L.5-1986, SEC.4.
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IC 3-8-4
Chapter 4. State Conventions
IC 3-8-4-1
Application of chapter
Sec. 1. This chapter applies to each political party in the state
whose nominee received at least two percent (2%) of the total vote
cast for secretary of state at the last election.
IC 3-8-4-2
Offices nominated by convention
Sec. 2. (a) A political party shall conduct a state convention to
nominate the candidates of the political party for the following
offices to be voted on at the next general election:
(1) Lieutenant governor.
(2) Secretary of state.
(3) Auditor of state.
(4) Treasurer of state.
(5) Attorney general.
(6) Superintendent of public instruction.
(b) The convention shall also:
(1) nominate candidates for presidential electors and alternate
electors; and
(2) elect the delegates and alternate delegates to the national
convention of the political party.
P.L.14-2004, SEC.56.
IC 3-8-4-3
Delegates
Sec. 3. (a) This section applies to each political party that elects
delegates to the party's state convention at a primary election.
(b) Delegates to a state convention shall be chosen at the primary
election conducted by the political party on the first Tuesday after
the first Monday in May 2006 and every two (2) years thereafter. If
provided in the rules of the state committee of the political party,
delegates may be elected from delegate districts in each county.
(c) Not later than noon November 30 of the year preceding the
year in which the state convention is to be conducted, the state
chairman of a political party shall certify the following to the
election division and to each county committee of the party:
(1) The number of delegates to be elected in each county.
(2) Whether the delegates are to be elected from districts or at
large in each county.
(3) If a county is to elect delegates from districts, how many
districts must be established in each county.
(d) The county committee shall establish any delegate districts
required to be established under subsection (c) and file descriptions
setting forth the district boundaries with the county election board
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not later than noon December 31 of the year preceding the year the
state convention is to be conducted. If the county committee does not
timely file district descriptions under this subsection, the county
election board shall establish districts not later than the first day that
a declaration of candidacy may be filed under IC 3-8-2-4, and
apportion the delegates to be elected from each district in accordance
with subsection (c).
P.L.3-1995, SEC.55; P.L.3-1997, SEC.142; P.L.122-2000, SEC.5;
P.L.230-2005, SEC.27.
IC 3-8-4-4
Vacancy
Sec. 4. If a delegate vacancy exists to a political party's state
convention, the vacancy shall be filled in accordance with the rules
of the political party.
IC 3-8-4-5
Furnishing list of delegates to election division
Sec. 5. (a) This section applies to each political party that elects
delegates to the party's state convention at a primary election.
(b) Each circuit court clerk, not later than noon on the second
Monday after a primary election, shall furnish the election division
with a complete list of all delegates elected at the primary election to
the state convention of a political party. The list must include the
address of each delegate and the United States congressional district
in which each delegate resides.
P.L.3-1997, SEC.144; P.L.221-2005, SEC.15.
IC 3-8-4-6
Notice of presidential primary vote to convention
Sec. 6. If the political party participated in a presidential primary
during the year in which the state convention is held, the state
chairman shall notify the convention of the results of the presidential
primary furnished to the chairman under IC 3-8-3-10.
IC 3-8-4-7
Procedures for nominating candidates and delegates
Sec. 7. The state committee of the political party holding a state
convention shall determine the procedure for nominating candidates
and electing delegates and alternate delegates to the national
convention.
IC 3-8-4-8
Voting technique; noncontested offices
Sec. 8. Candidates shall be nominated or elected at a state
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convention by using ballot card systems or electronic voting systems.

However, if there is no contest for an office, the nomination or
election may be by motion and acclamation.
P.L.221-2005, SEC.16.
IC 3-8-4-9
Inspectors and poll clerks; watchers
Sec. 9. The state chairman of the political party holding a state
convention shall appoint an inspector and two (2) poll clerks to
attend each voting system at the convention. Each candidate may
have one (1) watcher at each voting system to check the voting
system before and after each ballot and to check the work of any
election officer. The inspector and poll clerks:
(1) shall take an oath to perform their duties faithfully and to
the best of their abilities before anyone entitled to administer an
oath;
(2) must be qualified in relationship to candidates in the same
manner as precinct election officers under IC 3-6-6-7; and
(3) are subject to the same penalties as precinct election
officers.
P.L.221-2005, SEC.17.
IC 3-8-4-10
Nomination of candidates
Sec. 10. (a) This section applies to a political party whose
nominee received at least two percent (2%) but less than ten percent
(10%) of the votes cast for secretary of state at the last election for
that office.
(b) A political party subject to this section shall also nominate the
party's candidates for the following offices at the state convention of
the party:
(1) United States Senator.
(2) United States Representative.
(3) Governor.
(4) Legislative office.
(5) A local office listed in IC 3-8-2-5.
P.L.4-1996, SEC.25.
IC 3-8-4-11
Rules regarding state convention
Sec. 11. All matters regarding a state convention that are not
prescribed by this chapter or by other laws are controlled by the rules
of the state committee of the political party holding the convention
and by the rules adopted by the convention.
As added by P.L.5-1986, SEC.4.
IC 3-8-4-12
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Repealed
(Repealed by P.L.3-1987, SEC.570.)
IC 3-8-4-13
Repealed
IC 3-8-4-14
Repealed
IC 3-8-4-15
Repealed
IC 3-8-4-16
Repealed
IC 3-8-4-17
Repealed
IC 3-8-4-18
Repealed
IC 3-8-4-19
Repealed
IC 3-8-4-20
Repealed
IC 3-8-4-21
Repealed
IC 3-8-4-22
Repealed
IC 3-8-4-23
IC 3-8-4-24
Repealed
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DEADLINE
12:00 p.m. EST
Friday, June 3, 2016
2016 Democratic National Convention

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
(Space for Office Use Only)
Delegate Filing Form
Postmarks will NOT be accepted.
STATE OR TERRITORY OF LEGAL RESIDENCE: INDIANA

I am filing my candidacy for:
District-Level Delegate
At-Large Delegate
District-Level Alternate
At-Large Alternate
Pledged Party Leader & Elected Official
Standing Committee
CONTACT INFORMATION
Please list all, but check () your preferred means of contact:
Name: ______________________________________________
Mailing Address:
____________________________________________________
Work: ___________________________________________
____________________________________________________
Home: __________________________________________
____________________________________________________
Cell: ____________________________________________
Congressional District: _________________________________
E-mail: __________________________________________
County: _____________________________________________
Other: ___________________________________________
WORK INFORMATION
PERSONAL INFORMATION
Employer: __________________________________________
Title: ________________________________________________
Profession: _________________________________________
Salutation: ___________________________________________
Assistant: __________________________________________
Date of Birth: _________________________________________
Assistant Phone/E-mail: _______________________________
Spouse name: ________________________________________
___________________________________________________
Social Security Number: ________________________________
DIVERSITY INFORMATION (please circle all that apply)
Female
Male
Other: ________________________
African-American
(please specify)
Asian-American/Pacific Islander
Caucasian
Ethnicity: ______________________
Hispanic/Latino
(please specify)
Native American*
*Please provide tribal affiliation: __________________________________
POLITICAL INFORMATION: (Current or former, please check all that apply)

Elected Official: ________________________________________________
(please specify)
Organizational Official: ___________________________________________
(please specify)
Organization: __________________________________________________
Party Position: _________________________________________________
(please specify)
Youth
Senior Citizen
LGBT
Person w/ Disability
Veteran _________________
(service)
Labor ____________________
(affiliation)
PAST CONVENTIONS ATTENDED:

2012
2008
2004
2000
1996
1992
Other: ____________
Political Campaign Experience: _______________________________________

_________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________
By signing this form, I understand that my candidacy for delegate at any level
or Standing Committee is subject to the Presidential Right of Review process
as outlined by the 2016 Indiana Delegate Selection Plan.
I, the undersigned, do hereby certify my pledge of support for ________________________________________ (candidate) as a delegate or alternate
from the State of Indiana and will represent the above stated candidate for President at the
2016 Democratic National Convention to be held in Philadelphia, PA, July 25-30, 2016.
Signature: _______________________________________
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MONDAY, NOVEMBER 30, 2015

Indiana 2016 Delegate Selection Plan

Introduction & Description of Delegate Selection Process

Selection of Delegates and Alternates

Convention Standing Committee Members

General Provisions and Procedural Guarantees ............................................................................. 20

VII. Affirmative Action and Outreach Plan

Exhibits to the Affirmative Action Plan............................................................................... 35

Indiana 2016 Delegate Selection Plan

Indiana has a total of 92 delegates and 7 alternates. (Call I & Appendix B)

Description of Delegate Selection Process

Indiana 2016 Delegate Selection Plan

Voter Participation in Process

Participation in Indianas delegate selection process is open to all voters who

At no stage of Indianas delegate selection process shall any person be required,

Indiana is participating in the state government-run presidential preference primary

Promote the acquisition, maintenance and regular replacement of accessible

Indiana 2016 Delegate Selection Plan

These provable positive steps have included:

Democratic Members of the bi-partisan Indiana Election Division have lobbied

Scheduling of Delegate Selection Meetings

Indiana 2016 Delegate Selection Plan

District-Level Delegates and Alternates

Indiana is allocated 56 district-level delegates and 0 district-level alternates. Indiana

District-level delegates and alternates shall be elected by a Presidential preference

District-level delegates and alternates shall be elected by a presidential preference

Indiana 2016 Delegate Selection Plan

Apportionment of District-Level Delegates and Alternates

Indianas district-level delegates and alternates are apportioned among the

The states total number of district-level delegates will be equally divided

The district-level delegates and alternates are apportioned to districts as

District-Level Delegate and Alternate Filing Requirements

An individual can qualify as a candidate for district-level delegate or alternate to

Indiana 2016 Delegate Selection Plan

The filing form will be designed so that a candidate must designate a

Presidential Candidate Right of Review for District-Level Delegates and Alternates

Each presidential candidate, or that candidates authorized representative(s),

Failure to respond will be deemed approval of all delegate and alternate

Indiana 2016 Delegate Selection Plan

Fair Reflection of Presidential Preference

Presidential Primary - Proportional Representation Plan (Rule 13.A, Rule 13.B

Within a district, if no presidential preference reaches a 15% threshold, the

Indiana 2016 Delegate Selection Plan

Indiana 2016 Delegate Selection Plan

Equal Division of District-Level Delegates and Alternates

Unpledged Party Leaders and Elected Officials

Members of the Democratic National Committee who legally reside in the

Democratic President and Democratic Vice President (if applicable); (Rule

All of Indianas Democratic Members of the U.S. House of

Indiana 2016 Delegate Selection Plan

Official confirmation by the Secretary shall constitute verification of the

Pledged Party Leader and Elected Official (PLEO) Delegates

Pledged PLEO Delegate Filing Requirements

An individual can qualify as a candidate for a position as a pledged PLEO

Indiana 2016 Delegate Selection Plan

Presidential Candidate Right of Review

Each presidential candidate, or that candidates authorized representative(s),

Failure to respond will be deemed approval of all delegate candidates submitted

Selection of Pledged Party Leader and Elected Official Delegates

The pledged PLEO slots shall be allocated among presidential preferences on

Indiana 2016 Delegate Selection Plan

These delegates will be selected by a committee consisting of a quorum of the

At-Large Delegates and Alternates