Colbert, a Vanderburgh County conservative activist, was banned by the 8th District GOP in June 2024 from running for office as a Republican until 2030. Colbert filed his candidacy to be a delegate to ...
GOP Chair Khyle Moers told the election board the issue was simple. Colbert had filed papers to run for delegate to the state party's convention even though the 8th District GOP banned him in 2024.