INDIANAPOLIS - Indiana's top elections official has acknowledged violating state political fundraising rules with the launch of her 2022 election campaign.

Republican Secretary of State Holli Sullivan requested contributions as she announced her campaign earlier this week on Monday. The announcement came five days earlier than allowed under changes to state law signed by Governor Eric Holcomb that day.

Sullivan, who was appointed secretary of state by Governor Holcomb in March and is vice chair of the Indiana Republican Party, said she was seeking a full four-year term to "defend the integrity of Indiana's elections."

Sullivan's campaign says it made an improper solicitation and that those contributions have been returned.