A group of Indiana Republican Party delegates and grassroots activists is raising money to cover the costs of a lawsuit against state GOP leadership, alleging that rank-and-file members have been shut out of the convention process and denied meaningful participation in shaping the party’s platform.

Joseph Bortka, a Marion County precinct committeeman and 2024 state convention delegate, is spearheading the fundraising effort. He says the planned lawsuit would seek injunctive and declaratory relief—not financial damages—with the goal of reaffirming the authority of the biennial state convention and restoring transparency and internal accountability to the Indiana Republican Party.

According to Bortka, the legal action is necessary after repeated attempts to resolve concerns internally were ignored. He and his supporters allege that party leaders have blocked delegate motions, restricted floor debate, and denied access to party records—undermining grassroots voices in the process.

The fundraising campaign is being hosted on GiveSendGo, with donations intended to cover court filing fees, legal research, transcript costs, and related litigation expenses.

The effort has drawn public support from:

  • Lt. Governor Micah Beckwith

  • Hoosier Freedom Caucus

  • Coalition of Central Indiana Tea Parties

  • Indiana Republican Assembly

  • Southern Indiana Patriots

  • In Libertas

  • Several local Tea Party affiliates

Supporters frame the lawsuit as a step toward restoring internal democracy and ensuring that state convention delegates can participate fully in the party’s platform and candidate selection process.