Ballard

Former Indianapolis mayor Greg Ballard is launching a political comeback, saying he is running again while no longer identifying with the GOP. In an interview with IndyStar, Ballard explained his reasons for returning to public life and his break with the party he once represented. His decision adds to ongoing discussion about moderates distancing themselves from the Republican Party.

Diego Morales' rival, secretary of state candidate Ballard, is calling for a ban on political actions by sitting officeholders in Indiana. The proposal, reported by the Indiana Capital Chronicle, frames the restriction as a government ethics measure aimed at keeping public officials from using their positions for partisan activity. Details of how the ban would work remain limited.

Ballard has issued a challenge to political opponents, calling on them to commit to a pledge concerning political activity. The move appears designed to put rivals on record ahead of an election contest, and is likely to draw responses from those targeted. Details of the pledge's specific terms and Ballard's opponents' reactions were not immediately available.

Jon Hamm's new true crime series has officially surpassed 'Ballard', the 'Bosch' spinoff led by Titus Welliver's franchise, in viewership, according to an IMDb report. The result marks a notable win for Hamm's latest project as the two shows compete for streaming audiences, with the Hamm series now topping its well-established rival in the ratings.