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Alex Burton
Alex Burton (Democratic Party) is a member of the Indiana House of Representatives, representing District 77. He assumed office on November 6, 2024. His current term ends on November 4, 2026.
Burton (Democratic Party) ran for election to the Indiana House of Representatives to represent District 77. He won in the general election on November 5, 2024.
Burton completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2024. Click here to read the survey answers.
Biography
Alex Burton was born in Evansville, Indiana. Burton earned a bachelor's degree from Indiana State University in 2011 and a graduate degree from Western Kentucky University in 2013. His career experience includes working in business management.[1]
Elections
2024
See also: Indiana House of Representatives elections, 2024
General election
General election for Indiana House of Representatives District 77
Alex Burton won election in the general election for Indiana House of Representatives District 77 on November 5, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | Alex Burton (D)  | 100.0 | 14,395 |
| Total votes: 14,395 | |||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Indiana House of Representatives District 77
Alex Burton advanced from the Democratic primary for Indiana House of Representatives District 77 on May 7, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Alex Burton | 100.0 | 1,346 |
| Total votes: 1,346 | |||
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Campaign finance
Endorsements
Ballotpedia did not identify endorsements for Burton in this election.
Campaign themes
2024
Ballotpedia survey responses
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Alex Burton completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2024. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Burton's responses. Candidates are asked three required questions for this survey, but they may answer additional optional questions as well.
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Since being elected to serve the 4th Ward in 2019, Alex has been a consistent voice for progress and is determined to ensure ‘e’ truly is for everyone. Councilman Burton has a vision for Evansville and the entire region. In his first term, Alex was chosen to serve as President, and he has not looked back. He is committed to implementing sound policy, growing Southwestern Indiana, and ensuring that the lives of Hoosiers are better because of his service.
Councilman Burton has created multiple programs geared towards helping youth, adults, and families reach their fullest potential with federal, state, and local resources. He also serves on several nonprofit boards. As Councilman, Alex has brought people and organizations together to address our biggest challenges. His willing spirit to serve makes our community stronger, better, and more collaborative.
Alex’s record is proof that good things can happen when the right people are elected. From the creation of Feed Evansville during the pandemic to standing up for those living in substandard housing simply put – Alex cares and he always has. He is ready to go to work in Indianapolis for SW Indiana.- Our children deserve to reach their fullest potential. Alex believes that every child should have access to quality education in their neighborhood. He wants to ensure that our schools and the development of every young Hoosier is intentional. Alex also believes in fully supporting, paying, and protecting our teachers and those who have devoted careers to developing youth. Though education has become incredibly political, Alex believes that our brightest future depends on educating and preparing the next generation to thrive.
- The future of Evansville depends on ensuring that the companies in Evansville developing talent, our residents having access to high wage-high demand career opportunities, and are able to grow and/or attract business to our area. Alex believes that more apprenticeships and career exploration programs should be implemented for students that expose the next generation to careers most in demand. Alex has been instrumental in creating opportunities for residents to land quality and well-paying jobs across the nation. His experiences will be beneficial at the Statehouse. He is positioned and focused on legislating sound policy to best impact Hoosiers’ wallets and purses.
- Alex believes that our region is in a great position to thrive and wants to be a champion for Evansville, while also embracing our economic potential. In order to set our region up for future successes, we must have the right infrastructure that is safe and easy to navigate. Councilman Burton believes that Evansville can be more than just the 3rd largest city in Indiana. He is ready to go to work in the Statehouse for District 77. With roadwork preparing to begin on I-69, US Hwy 41, and the Lloyd Expressway there is no better time than the present to advocate for more transit opportunities that better connects neighborhoods in Evansville, then Evansville to the rest of Indiana, and finally, our community to the entire Tri-State Area and b
Our community has historically done well being self-sufficient. It is now time for our state to invest more into Evansville. Our collaborative spirit continues to pay off for us, but it is important that Indiana invests in what we have sought to do independently.
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Our Kids by Robert Putnam
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Campaign finance summary
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See also
2024 Elections
External links
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Candidate Indiana House of Representatives District 77 |
Officeholder Indiana House of Representatives District 77 |
Personal |
Footnotes
- ↑ Information submitted to Ballotpedia through the Candidate Connection survey on March 18, 2024
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| Preceded by Ryan Hatfield (D) |
Indiana House of Representatives District 77 2024-Present |
Succeeded by - |
