Hamilton County

What began as a surge of civic engagement has become something larger: a reminder that organized voters still have the power to be heard in a Statehouse long dominated by a single party. As HamCo Dems look toward the 2026 elections, we are sharpening the focus on restoring balance, rebuilding trust, and elevating the voices that have too often gone unheard.

Indiana legislators passed a contentious property tax reform bill during the 2025 session that remains in the public conversation as the legislature prepares to launch its 2026 session. The legislation—touted as a signature initiative of Governor Mike Braun—will have lasting local repercussions. This is ironic, given Braun got 51.16% of Hamilton County’s vote. While there is talk about reopening this legislation, there are significant differences as to why and how it should b

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.

The Hamilton County Democratic Party proudly hosted its inaugural Torchbearer Gala on Friday, November 14 at The Hawthorns Golf and Country Club in Fishers. Designed around the theme “A Light in the Darkness,” the event brought together elected officials, candidates, party leaders, and community members for an evening of connection, inspiration, and commitment to the path ahead.

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. 

This inaugural event wasn’t just a thank-you; it was a full-on tribute to the grit, heart, and dedication of the people powering our local Democratic efforts. Three special awards were presented—Cream of the Crop, People’s Choice, and the Endurance Award: Volunteer of the Year—with personalized write-ups from fellow HamCo Dems highlighting just how much these volunteers have done to move our mission forward.

Whether you’re a longtime Democrat or just beginning to get engaged in local politics, there’s a place for your energy, skills, and generosity in our movement.

By voting for the One Big Beautiful Bill Act on July 3, GOP Rep. Spartz proved who she really cares about back home. On the policy, the federal budget reconciliation bill (entitled in naked Orwellian doublespeak as the One Big Beautiful Bill Act) shows that the only thing the Republican Congress took seriously was how to make wealthy people like Spartz herself richer.

Choosing not to wallow in things so far from my grasp in Washington, I chose to focus on issues and causes closer to home. Just a Democrat surrounded by other Democrats doing what we could, doing good for our friends and neighbors.

HamCo Dems are showing up and showing out in the spaces that matter. Recently, we proved our energy and welcoming spirit by participating in a number of high-profile events that align with our party values.

The Hamilton County Democratic Party is proud to announce and celebrate the election of two local leaders to top positions within the Indiana Young Democrats (IYD).

Hamilton County Democratic Party celebrated a vibrant evening of community, music, and civic engagement at its annual “Night for the Blues” fundraiser, held on Friday, May 30, at Bash in Carmel.

A fun daytime companion to the popular Dems on Draft events at Primeval Brewing, this first-of-its-kind gathering provided a space for local Democratic-leaning neighbors to meet new friends and find community over Bica's marvelous menu of specialty coffees, blended libations, and terrific eats.

Alaina Shonkwiler and Jim Banks, April 2024 (reposted from Ms. Shonkwiler's campaign Facebook page) by Tricia Owens, Chair, Noblesville...

One hundred years ago, the stately Hamilton County Courthouse in Noblesville was the scene of the earth-shattering trial of D.C. Stephenson,

Noblesville Veteran Leads Inspiring Local, State Protests. On March 15, veteran Brian Jonasen took to the streets, donning his uniform for t

HamCo Dems Pack the House in Noblesville! A standing-room-only crowd filled the Forest Park Inn on Tuesday night as 150+ of Hamilton County’

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