Michelle Higgs

The 2026 Johnson County Voter Forum was hosted by the Daily Journal, League of Women Voters of Johnson County, Bridges Alliance and Franklin College’s political science department of Franklin College. During the event, three guest speakers explained each of the main issues facing voters this year, followed by 90-second remarks from the candidates present.

Meet 12 of the Rural Candidates Running for Office This Year The liberal political establishment has all but abandoned organizing in rural communities. These campaigns hold the key to keeping our democracy alive. Michelle Higgs, running for Indiana State House District 60, is featured in the article about Dirtroad Organizing.

WTIU/Indiana Public Media covers the Indiana Rural Summit and several of its candidates: Politically, Indiana has more in common with the South than its neighbors in the Midwest. Outside of Indianapolis and the Chicago suburbs, only small pockets of Democratic opposition exist. Of 93 counties, five voted for Biden in the last election. In rural Daviess County, 80 percent chose Trump.

INDIANA – The Indiana Rural Summit, a pivotal event to revitalize and enhance the democratic engagement of rural communities in Southern Indiana, has successfully launched its tour with two initial stops, garnering significant attention and participation from local citizens and candidates alike. The summits serve as a platform for dialogue, connection, and grassroots mobilization, highlighting the unique challenges and opportunities within rural areas of Indiana. Read more...