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Indiana Young Democrats Elect New Leadership with Hamilton County Connections

June 26, 2025

Hamilton County, IN – 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). Neil Koglin has been elected President, and Raleigh Brown has been elected Vice President — marking a historic moment for both Hamilton County and the future of youth leadership in the Indiana Democratic Party. The election took place in Fort Wayne on June 7th. 

Both Koglin and Brown have deep roots in Hamilton County’s Democratic organizing. Their elections reflect the strength of our growing movement and the rising influence of young leaders from our community on the statewide stage.

Neil Koglin, a Westfield native, brings a strategic and inclusive approach to leadership. He has served as the President of the Westfield Democratic Committee, the President of the Hamilton County Young Democrats, and currently works as the Voter File Administrator at the Indiana Democratic Party. He has been active in party organizing, campaign support, and civic engagement work across Indiana. As IYD President, Neil plans to focus on expanding youth involvement, supporting young candidates, and building Democratic power at the local level and beyond.

Raleigh Brown has spent much of her career organizing in Hamilton County, serving as the Campaign Manager for Josh Lowry and currently as the Executive Director of the Hamilton County Democratic Party. Her work in grassroots organizing, community coalition building, and campaign strategy has helped energize voters and strengthen local infrastructure. As Vice President of IYD, Raleigh will work to connect regional chapters, build leadership pipelines, and bring new voices into the political process.

“We are incredibly proud to have two of our own leading the charge for young Democrats across Indiana,” said Josh Lowry, Chair of the Hamilton County Democratic Party. “Neil and Raleigh represent the energy, commitment, and values that define this next generation of Democratic leadership.”

The Indiana Young Democrats is the official youth arm of the Indiana Democratic Party, engaging Hoosiers under 36 in political activism, leadership development, and issue advocacy.

Hamilton County is honored to have such strong representation at the helm — and we look forward to supporting Neil and Raleigh as they continue to elevate young voices and Democratic values across the state.

For more information about the Hamilton County Democratic Party or to get involved, visit hamcodemsin.org or contact info@hamcodemsin.org.