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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 is proud to announce the election of Sarah Van Bokklelen as its new Secretary. Van Bokkelen was elected during a county caucus held on October 25, 2025, bringing a wealth of organizational experience and community leadership to the role.

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.

Indiana House Speaker Todd Huston (R-37) authored House Bill 1008 earlier this year, which establishes the Indiana-Illinois Boundary Adjustment Commission. This commission’s purpose is to study the possibility of Indiana annexing 33 counties that voted to secede from Illinois.

With its required additional and extensive administrative reviews, SEA 2 will not only cost Indiana taxpayers more but will also cause many eligible Hoosiers to lose Medicaid benefits. When more people are uninsured, healthcare prices increase for everyone.

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.

Joel Levi, Democratic candidate for Indiana House District 37, will kick off his campaign with an event on Saturday, October 25, from 3:00-5:00 PM at Livery in Hamilton Town Center, Noblesville. The event will feature State Senator Andrea Hunley as a special guest speaker. Supporters and community members are invited to enjoy food, conversation, and grassroots energy while learning more about Levi’s vision for the district.

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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.

by Nocona Canady-Flatt By now you’ve probably heard rumblings about our new annual event: The Torchbearer Gala . We wanted to share with you the idea behind the event, the goals for it, and the inspiration for what will become an annual fall tradition here in HamCo. The Name Why The Torchbearer? Of all the names to choose, why did we land on this particular one? There are several reasons. To start with, we are living in dark times. Every day, a new disaster comes into our awa