Steven Whitmer Hearing

Steven Whitmer Hearing

July 16, 2026 · 40 min

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The episode discusses the internal conflict within the Marion County Libertarians and the implications of their upcoming convention.

Marion County Libertarians are in open revolt against their own leadership. In a tense, standing-room-only meeting, members voted to call a special convention to decide whether to remove the county chair after weeks of controversy over his rhetoric, strategy, and comments about ballot access. Long‑time activists say they’ve been “limping this party along” with little help, while the chair argues he’s been “throwing grenades” to shake the party out of complacency and take the fight to the Marion County GOP. In this episode of Indy Politics, we break down what happened in the room, why Libertarians are so divided over message and tactics, and what the August 8 convention could mean for third‑party politics in Indianapolis.

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