Indiana Green Party 2026 Annual Congress
and 25th Anniversary Celebration of the Indiana Green Party
The annual Indiana Green Party Congress is a gathering of environmental and justice advocates to conduct our state party business, engage in organizational development and participate in presentations.
Tentative Schedule
9:30am – Registration
10:00am – Morning Speaker, Breakouts and Workshops
Noon – Awards Luncheon
1:15pm – Afternoon Speaker, Breakouts and Workshops
2:30pm – Indiana Green Party Congress Business Meeting
Registration for the conference is $25 General Registration, $10 Seniors and Students.
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A limited number of free or reduced conference registration have been made available, please complete this form to request a free or discounted registration.
Indiana Green Party 25th Anniversary Luncheon
The Luncheon is included in your registration. If you have any dietary considerations, please let us know in the box on the registration form. Most likely, the meal will be heavily vegan/vegetarian.
Indiana Green Party Annual Congress Business Meeting Information
The Annual Congress Membership Meeting of the Indiana Green Party will start around 2:30pm. The business meeting is free, however, you will have to be a registered member to participate in the Congress. The meeting will also be available on ZOOM for those who cannot join us live.
Business Meeting Agenda – Tentative
2:30pm Eastern
- Opening of the Business Meeting
- Establishment of Delegates and Quorum
- Reports from State Officers and Committees
- Chair
- Treasurer
- Communications Director
- Documentarian
- National Delegates
- Reports from Locals and Caucuses
- Northeast
- Northwest Indiana
- Vigo
- Central
- Nominations for Elected Positions
- Nominees Speeches
- Voting on Elected Positions
- Bylaw Amendment Proposals
- Voting on Bylaw Amendment Proposals
- Other Business
- Closing Remarks From the Chair
- Meeting Adjournment
Nominations
There are several state party positions that will be up for election at our Congress. The elections are for one (1) year terms and serve as the guiding administrative and organizing team for your Indiana Green Party action in the coming year. Below is a brief synopsis of the positions, but please review the bylaws for a full description of responsibilities and expectations. To nominate yourself or someone for a position, please complete the form by clicking the Submit a Nomination button below.
Positions up for election
- Chairperson – The primary spokesperson for the Indiana Green Party, responsible for directing the development, growth and administration of the Party. The Chair manages the monthly Coordinating Committee meeting, the executive committee and the annual member Congress.
- Co-Chair – Assists with the duties of the chair, including filling in for the chair when not able to lead Coordinating Committee meetings or Congress.
- Treasurer – Serving as the keeper of the cash assets of the party, the treasurer makes and records deposits, manages the expense of the party, and files by the due date all financial reports as required to the Indiana Elections Commission Campaign Finance Division. It is recommended that persons considering this position read the Indiana Campaign Finance Manual before accepting a nomination, the pdf can be found at this link: Indiana Campaign Finance Manual
- Communications Director – Manages the general social media, website and newsletter image of the Indiana Green Party. They will also handle various media contacts, press releases and other communications tasks.
- Documentarian – As the designated recording secretary of the Indiana Green Party, the Documentarian will manage our membership list, record the minutes of our monthly Coordinating Committee meeting, and record the minutes of our Annual Congress. They will also maintain key documents of the party and our historical record.
- Green Party US National Delegate (2 positions plus 1 alternate) – Being a recognized state party of the Green Party US, we have two voting positions to the National Committee. The delegates will also engage in national party meetings, platform development and voting throughout the year. In addition to the 2 voting delegate positions, the Indiana Green Party has the ability to designate an Alternate National Delegate. The position of Alternate National Delegate will be awarded to the next candidate, if any, that crosses the 50% threshold in the continuation of the ranked choice voting process for the National Delegate.
Register for Congress ONLY
If you register for the 2026 Indiana Green Party Conference you will automatically be added to list for our Annual Congress Business Meeting. If you would like to only attend the Business meeting, either in person or virtually, please complete this simple registration form to get the ZOOM link. There is no registration cost for the business meeting, however to participate in the meeting you will need to be a member of the Indiana Green Party.
Memberships
Everyone is invited to join us for our Congress. However, in order to vote in elections and in regards to various motions, you have be a member of the Indiana Green Party. Becoming a member of this important movement is quick, easy and inexpensive. To see our membership options and to join us through your membership, check out our membership page.
Bylaw Proposals
Members of the Party may propose amendments to the bylaws of the Indiana Green Party. Proposed amendments should be submitted in writing by clicking the button to access the submission form. Proposed amendments must be received by 45 days (Wednesday, July 8, 2026) before the Congress for proper distribution and discussion. For more information about the process refer to our bylaws.
Voting Procedures
The proposed voting procedures for our 2026 business meeting has not been set.