PACE Committee

The Indiana PACE committee represents social workers in state and local elections and builds grassroots networks through member political education and mobilization. PACE endorses state and local candidates and collaborates with the national PACE unit during federal elections.

PACE Meetings and Events

The PACE committee will begin meeting to review candidates for the 2026 General Election soon.

The PACE committee is open to all members. If you are interested in joining or receiving information about upcoming meetings, please complete this form.

Resources

NASW PACE Page:
News on social workers in elected office, NASW National PACE endorsements, organizing, and electoral politics.


Voting is Social Work:
Nonpartisan voter engagement resources for social work practice, classrooms, and agencies.


Vot-ER:
Transforms routine healthcare visits into opportunities for civic empowerment, reaching underrepresented communities.


On the Issues:
Information on political leaders and their stances on various issues.


National Women’s Political Caucus:
Supports women in getting elected to public office.


EMILY’s List:
Information on Democratic, female, pro-choice candidates and their races, with a mission to increase women in elected office.

The Cook Political Report:
Extensive polling data and political analysis.


League of Women Voters:
Educates the public on candidates and their positions.


Nonprofit VOTE:
Partners with nonprofits to help the people they serve participate and vote.

Committee Charge

The Indiana PACE committee represents social workers in state and local elections and builds grassroots networks through member political education and mobilization. PACE endorses state and local candidates and collaborates with the national PACE unit during federal elections.

Membership on the Indiana PACE committee is non-elected, but committee members are approved by the Chapter Board of Directors. The Indiana Political Action for Candidate Election (PACE) is the political action committee of the National Association of Social Workers–Indiana Chapter. PACE promotes political education and full participation in the electoral political process among members of the social work profession and fosters the participation of interested members to elect candidates who support NASW’s public policy goals. PACE is a bipartisan political action committee dedicated to advancing social workers’ goals in campaigns and elections.