Elections

Behind every statewide nominee is a room full of delegates. In 2026, Indiana Democrats will once again gather to decide who represents them on the ballot. Our HamCo Dems Vice Chair has attended these conventions and offers insight, tips, and reasons why you should consider becoming one of the state party delegates. 2024 INDems State Party Convention. Ever wondered how we ended up with Micah Beckwith as Lt. Governor? Look no further than the party state conventions . Every tw

The models of Hamilton County are starting to make our reps in the state legislature and in Congress quite nervous. Our population, trending more educated and racially diverse than in the past, is looking more and more like a place that traditionally votes for Democrats.

What began as my first experience with phone banking quickly became a reminder of how deeply Hoosiers care about fair maps. In a virtual room of volunteers, I saw how one conversation at a time can push back against gerrymandering.

This will be the start of an ongoing series about what it really looks like to run for local office: from exploring the idea, to getting past the doubts, to taking concrete steps toward getting your name on the ballot. Together, we’ll break down the process, share local stories, and show that you have what it takes to lead.

The Hamilton County Democratic Party condemned Governor Mike Braun’s decision to call lawmakers back to the Statehouse on November 3 for a special session on redistricting - a move widely seen as a partisan and costly attempt to manipulate Indiana’s elections under pressure from the Trump Administration.

The fight over Indiana’s proposed 2025 mid-decade redistricting plan is more than a technical debate about district lines. It is an encapsulation of our era's intense struggle over democracy itself.

Indiana’s Secretary of State recently announced that it handed over the names of its more than 4.4 million registered Indiana voters to the federal government to support efforts to “enforce Federal election laws and protect the integrity of Federal elections.” The effort is part of the Department of Homeland Security and U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (DHS-USCIS)’s Systematic Alien Verification for Entitlements (SAVE) program.

The Hamilton County Election Board has put forward a proposal to use vote centers rather than precinct-based polling locations on Election Day. I attended the public meeting in which the proposal was discussed, and I wanted to provide you with some additional context. 

Is it easy being a Democrat in Indiana? Actually, yes - it is. I care about truth and I don't want to cause harm. And I think if not for the lies and the noise, many current GOP voters would support what we want to do.

On August 3, 2025, former Texas Congressman Beto O’Rourke energized local voters with a resounding call to fight the "growing authoritarianism" of the Trump Administration.

“We’re going to be everywhere, all the time,” declared new Hamilton County Democratic Party Chair Josh Lowry in his acceptance speech at the

Thank you for the opportunity to serve as County Party Chair for the past year. It has been a joy to work alongside you to strengthen Hamilt

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Congratulations to Victoria Garcia Wilburn who won her re-election for Indiana statehouse representative for District 32, serving Carmel and

We’ve got less than 3 weeks left in this election season—it’s time to get out and vote! But before you head to the polls, take a moment to l

It’s time to get out the vote, and there’s plenty you can do from now until November 5th to make a difference! We've had a record number of

If you won’t be able to vote in person in the November 5 general election, either on election day or during early voting, you can still vote

If you have recently moved to Hamilton County, Indiana, welcome! We’re glad you’re here. While you’re settling in, keep in mind that you mus

The excitement over Kamala Harris’ presidential campaign has everyone asking: “Where can I get a yard sign?” Read on to find out; and while

This is a great time to be a Democrat in Hamilton County, and I’d love to help you get involved ahead of the November 5th election. Start by