Ballard wants secretary of state's office 'out of politics.' His opponents see a problem

An Independent candidate for Indiana secretary of state is proposing to ban the office from endorsing candidates or donating to political parties. Opponents have expressed concerns regarding the feasibility or intent of the proposal.
The Independent running to be Indiana's next secretary of state said he wants to see the office banned from endorsing other candidates or donating to a political party.
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