Carey Hamilton
Carey Hamilton (Democratic Party) is a member of the Indiana House of Representatives, representing District 87. She assumed office on November 9, 2016. Her current term ends on November 4, 2026.
Hamilton (Democratic Party) ran for re-election to the Indiana House of Representatives to represent District 87. She won in the general election on November 5, 2024.
Biography
Assemblymember Hamilton is a graduate of Pike High School in Indianapolis and has a bachelor’s degree from Indiana University-Bloomington. Early in her career, Hamilton served as a program manager for the Indiana Department of Environmental Management and as the first leader of Indiana’s Greening the Government Program. After this, Hamilton served as the executive director of the Indiana Recycling Coalition.[1]
Committee assignments
2025-2026
Hamilton was assigned to the following committees:
- Roads and Transportation Committee
- Statutory Committee on Ethics Committee
- Utilities, Energy and Telecommunications Committee
2023-2024
Hamilton was assigned to the following committees:
- Roads and Transportation Committee
- Statutory Committee on Ethics Committee
- Utilities, Energy and Telecommunications Committee
2021-2022
Hamilton was assigned to the following committees:
- Family, Children and Human Affairs Committee
- Utilities, Energy and Telecommunications Committee
- Ways and Means Committee
2019-2020
Hamilton was assigned to the following committees:
- House Environmental Affairs Committee
- House Financial Institutions Committee, Ranking minority member
- Ways and Means Committee
2017 legislative session
At the beginning of the 2017 legislative session, this legislator served on the following committees:
| Indiana committee assignments, 2017 |
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| • Commerce, Small Business and Economic Development |
| • Environmental Affairs |
| • Financial Institutions |
| • Veterans Affairs and Public Safety |
Sponsored legislation
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Elections
2024
See also: Indiana House of Representatives elections, 2024
General election
General election for Indiana House of Representatives District 87
Incumbent Carey Hamilton won election in the general election for Indiana House of Representatives District 87 on November 5, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | Carey Hamilton (D) | 100.0 | 25,517 |
| Total votes: 25,517 | |||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Indiana House of Representatives District 87
Incumbent Carey Hamilton advanced from the Democratic primary for Indiana House of Representatives District 87 on May 7, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Carey Hamilton | 100.0 | 3,185 |
| Total votes: 3,185 | |||
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Campaign finance
Endorsements
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2022
See also: Indiana House of Representatives elections, 2022
General election
General election for Indiana House of Representatives District 87
Incumbent Carey Hamilton defeated Jordan Davis in the general election for Indiana House of Representatives District 87 on November 8, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Carey Hamilton (D) | 62.9 | 15,477 |
 | Jordan Davis (R) | 37.1 | 9,124 | |
| Total votes: 24,601 | |||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Indiana House of Representatives District 87
Incumbent Carey Hamilton advanced from the Democratic primary for Indiana House of Representatives District 87 on May 3, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Carey Hamilton | 100.0 | 3,453 |
| Total votes: 3,453 | |||
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for Indiana House of Representatives District 87
Jordan Davis advanced from the Republican primary for Indiana House of Representatives District 87 on May 3, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Jordan Davis | 100.0 | 2,046 |
| Total votes: 2,046 | |||
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Campaign finance
2020
See also: Indiana House of Representatives elections, 2020
General election
General election for Indiana House of Representatives District 87
Incumbent Carey Hamilton defeated Ryan Royer in the general election for Indiana House of Representatives District 87 on November 3, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Carey Hamilton (D) | 62.7 | 22,729 |
 | Ryan Royer (R) | 37.3 | 13,549 | |
| Total votes: 36,278 | |||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Indiana House of Representatives District 87
Incumbent Carey Hamilton advanced from the Democratic primary for Indiana House of Representatives District 87 on June 2, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Carey Hamilton | 100.0 | 9,280 |
| Total votes: 9,280 | |||
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for Indiana House of Representatives District 87
Ryan Royer advanced from the Republican primary for Indiana House of Representatives District 87 on June 2, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Ryan Royer | 100.0 | 4,343 |
| Total votes: 4,343 | |||
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2018
General election
General election for Indiana House of Representatives District 87
Incumbent Carey Hamilton defeated Paula Finch in the general election for Indiana House of Representatives District 87 on November 6, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Carey Hamilton (D) | 62.2 | 18,650 |
 | Paula Finch (R) | 37.8 | 11,338 | |
| Total votes: 29,988 | |||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Indiana House of Representatives District 87
Incumbent Carey Hamilton advanced from the Democratic primary for Indiana House of Representatives District 87 on May 8, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Carey Hamilton | 100.0 | 4,530 |
| Total votes: 4,530 | |||
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for Indiana House of Representatives District 87
Paula Finch advanced from the Republican primary for Indiana House of Representatives District 87 on May 8, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Paula Finch | 100.0 | 3,575 |
| Total votes: 3,575 | |||
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2016
Elections for the Indiana House of Representatives took place in 2016. The primary election took place on May 3, 2016, and the general election was held on November 8, 2016. The candidate filing deadline was February 5, 2016. Incumbent Christina Hale (D) dropped her re-election bid to run for lieutenant governor.
Carey Hamilton defeated Connie Eckert in the Indiana House of Representatives District 87 general election.[2][3]
| Indiana House of Representatives, District 87 General Election, 2016 | ||||
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| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Democratic |  Carey Hamilton |
52.25% | 17,485 | |
| Republican | Connie Eckert | 47.75% | 15,982 | |
| Total Votes | 33,467 | |||
| Source: Indiana Election Divsion | ||||
Incumbent Christina Hale ran unopposed in the Indiana House of Representatives District 87 Democratic primary.[4][5]
| Indiana House of Representatives, District 87 Democratic Primary, 2016 | ||
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| Party | Candidate | |
| Democratic | Christina Hale Incumbent (unopposed) | |
Connie Eckert ran unopposed in the Indiana House of Representatives District 87 Republican primary.[4][5]
| Indiana House of Representatives, District 87 Republican Primary, 2016 | ||
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| Party | Candidate | |
| Republican | Connie Eckert (unopposed) | |
Endorsements
In 2016, Hamilton's endorsements included the following:[6]
- Indiana State Fraternal Order of Police
- Indy Chamber of Commerce
- Indiana State Teachers Association
- Indiana Association of Realtors
Campaign themes
2024
Ballotpedia survey responses
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Carey Hamilton did not complete Ballotpedia's 2024 Candidate Connection survey.
2022
Carey Hamilton did not complete Ballotpedia's 2022 Candidate Connection survey.
2020
Carey Hamilton did not complete Ballotpedia's 2020 Candidate Connection survey.
2016
Hamilton's campaign website highlighted the following issues:
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Taxpayers First Carey led the successful fight against a boondoggle that would have left Indy taxpayers holding the bag for an ill-conceived $100 million “recycling” deal with a waste incineration company. As our state representative, she will demand our tax dollars be spent wisely. Strong Schools We all benefit from top-notch public schools, for our property values and for our future. Carey supports our schools and innovations that create new models for education in our high tech, rapidly changing world. A Healthy Economy & Environment Carey has dedicated her career to improving Indiana’s economy and environment. By working together and seeking innovative solutions, she has shown we can have both. A Welcome Indiana For All Carey supports equality for all Hoosiers and will work to move Indiana forward as a welcoming and inclusive state.[7] |
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| —Carey Hamilton[8] | ||
Campaign finance summary
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2024
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In 2024, the Indiana State Legislature was in session from January 8 to March 8.
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2023
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In 2023, the Indiana State Legislature was in session from January 9 to April 28.
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2022
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In 2022, the Indiana State Legislature was in session from January 4 to March 8.
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2021
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In 2021, the Indiana State Legislature was in session from January 4 to November 15.
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2020
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In 2020, the Indiana State Legislature was in session from January 6 to March 11.
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2019
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In 2019, the Indiana General Assembly was in session from January 3 through April 24.
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2018
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In 2018, the Indiana General Assembly was in session from January 2 through March 16.
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2017
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In 2017, the Indiana General Assembly was in session from January 3 through April 22.
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2016
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In 2016, the Indiana General Assembly was in session from January 5 through March 10.
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See also
2024 Elections
External links
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Candidate Indiana House of Representatives District 87 |
Officeholder Indiana House of Representatives District 87 |
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Footnotes
- ↑ Indiana House Democratic Caucus, "Carey Hamilton," accessed January 22, 2020
- ↑ Indiana Secretary of State, "November 8, 2016 General Election candidates," February 5, 2016
- ↑ Indiana Election Division, "General election 2016 results," accessed December 16, 2016
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 Indiana Secretary of State, "May 3, 2016 Primary Election candidates," February 5, 2016
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 Indiana Secretary of State, "May 3, 2016 Primary Election Results," accessed August 18, 2016
- ↑ Carey Hamilton, "Endorsements," accessed September 29, 2016
- ↑ Note: This text is quoted verbatim from the original source. Any inconsistencies are attributable to the original source.
- ↑ Carey Hamilton, "Issues," accessed September 29, 2016
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| Preceded by Christina Hale (D) |
Indiana House of Representatives District 87 2016-Present |
Succeeded by - |
