Simcox on SOS - Part 2

About this episode

Ed Simcox discusses his memoir and the dynamics of the upcoming secretary of state's race in Indiana.

Former Indiana Secretary of State Ed Simcox joins Abdul to talk about his new memoir, In the Room, and why the 2026 secretary of state's race feels like a rerun. The Bayh name back on the ballot, a 24-year GOP run in the governor's office, and a convention scramble headed to Fort Wayne — Simcox, who chaired 20 state conventions, explains why party endorsements can backfire and why 1,800 delegates won't be told how to vote. Grab a cigar and a club soda. Watch for Rod Serling.

People in this episode

Host: Abdul-Hakim Shabazz

Guest: Ed Simcox

Topics covered

• Indiana politics
• secretary of state race
• party endorsements
• memoir discussion
• convention dynamics

Keywords

• Ed Simcox
• Indiana
• secretary of state
• memoir
• GOP
• convention
• politics

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: GOP

Books & works: In the Room

Places: Indiana, Fort Wayne

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