I don't know about you, but I'm a bit over watching the clown show that happens daily in DC. There are too many unserious people making decisions about how we live our lives. In most cases, they don't even want to govern, and I question if they know how.We could change that by supporting and sending smart people who represent a broader swath of America.

Join me this week when we speak with such a candidate. I'm certain you will be impressed with Rimpi Girn and her vision for Indiana and America.That support can look like a donation to her campaign.

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Rep. Jim Banks is horrible and does not legislate for people outside of his reality. This is an open Federal seat, and we have a Democratic candidate ready to assume the role. I know you think it's not competitive, but if we all come together in community, we can elect a Democrat .Candidate filing opens this week, and we will see who will be on the ballot in May, but now is the time to find out who wants to lead you in Washington.

We need to flip seats in the statehouse and prevent a MAGA extremist from becoming governor. My goal is to help as many candidates as I can. I can't donate to everyone, but together we can do a great deal to help. We start the year off with Trish Whitcomb and Phil Gift. Tune in Thursday to Turn Left, Indiana Politics from the Left Side of Things.

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Your voice is what makes our citizen government go. Enjoy the process of knowing you have a say in how we are governed. Don't leave it to others.

This Thursday will be the post-election wrap-up show, where we will discuss the wins and losses and what they could mean to communities. We will also discuss what, as a party, we did well and where we can improve.

Then we will turn our attention to the 2024 election cycle and what we as Democrats will need to do to communicate and educate voters on what our party's vision is for the future. There are no better guests than the Communications Director of the state party and a Young Democrat encouraging the next generation of leaders to be civically engaged.

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Election day is one week away! Oh yes, this is the most wonderful time of the year. Do you have a plan to vote?This municipal election year, Indiana could make history by electing four Black women to lead Indiana cities. No Indiana city has elected a Black woman to be mayor since Karen Freeman-Wilson of Gary, INYou already met Stepnaie Graf running to be mayor of Peru, IN and Deb Whitfield running for mayor of Lawrence, IN, on previous episodes of Turn Left. This week, meet two more fascinating Black women: Angie Nelson Deuitch, candidate for mayor in Michigan City, IN and Stephanie Terry, candidate for mayor of Evansville, INWe have all heard that "representation matters", and "Black women are the backbone of our Democratic party." These women have stepped up and are ready to lead their communities. Turn Left, Indiana Politics from the Left Side of Things.

Early voting is underway, but there is still time for you to learn about the candidates on your ballot. This week we chat with a rising star in Indianapolis politics and a fresh face from Michigan City.

These two candidates have amazing stories that you will love!

Leaders of cities can come from diverse spaces. I'm excited to see how many people refuse to give in to the "good ol boy" network and are kicking down doors and proclaiming our government is for everyone.This week, we will chat with two mayoral candidates looking to be changemakers in their cities.

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No matter the size, representation matters. Hear why this candidate in Zionsville speaks for the people.