Diego Morales Defends Ex-Chief of Staff's Legal Status as 3 Republicans Challenge Him
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Updated · WFYI · May 28
Diego Morales Defends Ex-Chief of Staff's Legal Status as 3 Republicans Challenge Him
2 articles · Updated · WFYI · May 28
Diego Morales said Tuesday his former chief of staff was legally authorized to work in the secretary of state's office and had been approved by the Indiana State Personnel Department.
Daniel Elliott, Indiana's state treasurer, had called for Morales to resign last week, alleging the former aide was a non-citizen illegally registered to vote and saying the controversies were hurting Republicans.
Morales, already losing support inside the party, has reportedly been contacting delegates to defend his record ahead of the GOP nominating convention on June 20 in Fort Wayne.
Three other Republicans are now seeking the nomination — including newly entered Max Engling, who won backing from numerous state GOP leaders — while Democrat Beau Bayh had raised nearly $2 million by mid-April for November.
How will the staff controversy surrounding Indiana's top election official affect future integrity policies?
Will state hiring protocols now include voter registration checks for sensitive government positions?
What systemic changes are being considered to prevent mismanagement in the Secretary of State’s office?