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Moms for Liberty unexpectedly finds itself at the center of a heated suburban Indiana mayoral race

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An Indiana Moms for Liberty chapter is unexpectedly a major point of contention in a mayoral race following the group's use of a quote by Adolf Hitler. Moms for Liberty, known for challenging diversity, equity and inclusion efforts in schools, has focused on forming chapters in suburban communities across the country.

Signs for the Carmel, Ind. mayoral race between Democrat Miles Nelson and Republican Sue Finkam are among the display for signs outside an early voting site at the Hamilton County Courthouse in Noblesville, Ind., Thursday, Oct. 26, 2023. Democrat mayoral candidate Miles Nelson, center, meets with teachers Amanda English, left, and Heather Mullins during a teacher’s gathering in Carmel, Ind., Wednesday, Oct. 18, 2023. Nelson faces Republican Sue Finkam in the November election.

Florida-based nonprofit Moms for Liberty has challenged curriculum and books featuring instruction on systemic racism and LGBTQ+ topics in K-12 education., which tracks hate and extremism around the U.S., classified Moms for Liberty as an “anti-government extremist group” earlier this year. Kory Wood, senior adviser for Finkam’s campaign, said in a written statement that she has denounced the use of the quote multiple times. Finkam condemned its use in June while speaking at the Carmel Pride event, according to reporting by the Indianapolis Star.

“The oath of office for Mayor requires the elected official to promise to uphold the Constitution of the United States of America,” Miller wrote. “We expect our elected leaders to uphold this integral part of office which guarantees citizens freedom of speech and the right to assemble, as stated in the Constitution.”

“It’s a clear example of how opposition to Moms for Liberty can galvanize people to vote against conservative candidates,” Valant said.

 

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