In Hamilton County, many families are balancing more than meets the eye. The invisible work of caregiving has always been there—but when the systems families rely on shift, it becomes harder to carry.

You’ve likely seen the winners of the larger races across social media and the news. We also want to take a moment to recognize all of the State Delegate candidates who put their names on the ballot. Your willingness to step up gave your neighbors another reason to participate in the primary, and that matters.

With just a few days left in the primary election cycle, door knocking has shifted into its final gear. And yes, it can feel like a bit of a rush. Did you know that’s intentional?

Walking her own neighborhood, Alyssa Crawford, a Westfield canvasser finds that getting people to the polls often comes down to something simple: a reminder, a plan, and a quick conversation at the door.

This primary season, Hamilton County Democrats aren’t just selecting candidates to represent them in Congress and in the State House and Senate—they’re also choosing who will represent them at the Indiana Democratic Party State Convention. It’s an exciting and important election cycle!

Democrats in Indiana’s 5th Congressional District must participate in the 2026 primary to strengthen the party and choose their nominee to unseat Representative Victoria Spartz.

This guide is for students registered to vote in Hamilton County, Indiana, who are attending college either at a school in a different Indiana county or at an out-of-state school. If you're registered in Hamilton County and attending school elsewhere, you can either drive home to vote during early voting (April 7 - May 4, 2026) or on Election Day, or request an absentee ballot.

March’s HamCo Connect focused on Tech & Democracy, and we had a fantastic presentation from Indiana’s own Dana Black. Dana walked us through the politics of the day, gave a helpful ActBlue explainer, and answered questions from the audience about how the platform works.

Come ready to cut a rug on the dance floor, bust a gut with old and new friends alike, and get Betty Sue to watch those curtain climbers, because you sure won’t want to miss this gas of a good time.

I’ve had the privilege of serving as a delegate to the Indiana Democratic Party State Convention in 2020, 2022, and 2024. Each experience has been energizing and inspiring. In a state like Indiana, there’s something powerful about being in a room with more than 2,000 dedicated, passionate Democrats from every corner of the state. It’s a welcome reminder that we are not alone in our shared values and in our commitment to building a better Indiana.

For years, I did it wrong.

Every election cycle, I'd launch into my passionate speech about civic duty, the importance of participation, and how their generation could change everything. I'd forward celebrity memes and Instagram stories designed to inspire, then remind them about registration deadlines with increasingly urgent texts. I thought if I could just make them care enough, they'd show up at the polls.

This year, we have the strongest slate of Democratic candidates we have ever had!



Now, we need to do our part to help them get elected.



Each campaign will have a handful of key members that form the backbone of a campaign. Several of our candidates are still looking to fill those roles. So I need YOU to consider stepping up and filling these roles.

This filing season is a first for the HamCo Dems record books. Not only do we have incredible candidates filing for office across the county, we’re seeing multiple Democratic candidates in several races.

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 two years, both...

What happens at the Statehouse doesn’t stay at the Statehouse. It hits our classrooms, our teachers, and our kids. SEA 1, the property tax overhaul passed in 2025, will strip millions from HSE Schools over the next several years, leaving fewer resources for teacher pay, facility upkeep, and essential programs.

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 be revisited, or whet

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.