Denise Paul Hatch

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Denise Paul Hatch

Democratic Party

Candidate, U.S. House Indiana District 7

Prior offices:

Marion County Small Claims Court Center Township constable

Years in office: 2022 - 2024

Successor: Kenneth Allen (D)

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Last election

November 8, 2022

Next election

May 5, 2026

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Denise Paul Hatch (Democratic Party) is running for election to the U.S. House to represent Indiana's 7th Congressional District. She declared candidacy for the Democratic primary scheduled on May 5, 2026.^[source]

Hatch (Democratic Party) was a judge of the Marion County Small Claims Court Center Township constable in Indiana. She assumed office in 2022. She left office on October 8, 2024.

Elections

2026

See also: Indiana's 7th Congressional District election, 2026

General election

The primary will occur on May 5, 2026. The general election will occur on November 3, 2026. General election candidates will be added here following the primary.

Democratic primary

Democratic primary for U.S. House Indiana District 7

The following candidates are running in the Democratic primary for U.S. House Indiana District 7 on May 5, 2026.

		Candidate
		André Carson
		Denise Paul Hatch
		George Hornedo
		Pierre Quincy Pullins
		Destiny Scott Wells
	Submit photo	Trapper Stewart
	Submit photo	Aleem Young

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Republican primary

Republican primary for U.S. House Indiana District 7

Patrick McAuley (R) and Felipe Rios (R) are running in the Republican primary for U.S. House Indiana District 7 on May 5, 2026.

		Candidate
	Submit photo	Patrick McAuley
		Felipe Rios

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2022

See also: City elections in Indianapolis, Indiana (2022)

General election

General election for Marion County Small Claims Court Center Township constable

Denise Paul Hatch won election in the general election for Marion County Small Claims Court Center Township constable on November 8, 2022.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Denise Paul Hatch (D)	100.0	25,158

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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 25,158
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Democratic primary election

Democratic primary for Marion County Small Claims Court Center Township constable

Denise Paul Hatch defeated Lance Stephens and Vincent Williams in the Democratic primary for Marion County Small Claims Court Center Township constable on May 3, 2022.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Denise Paul Hatch	47.9	3,847
	Submit photo	Lance Stephens	39.4	3,161
	Submit photo	Vincent Williams	12.7	1,019

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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 8,027
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Endorsements

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2020

See also: Indiana House of Representatives elections, 2020

General election

General election for Indiana House of Representatives District 96

Incumbent Gregory Porter won election in the general election for Indiana House of Representatives District 96 on November 3, 2020.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Gregory Porter (D)	100.0	29,342

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Democratic primary election

Democratic primary for Indiana House of Representatives District 96

Incumbent Gregory Porter defeated Denise Paul Hatch in the Democratic primary for Indiana House of Representatives District 96 on June 2, 2020.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Gregory Porter	68.7	7,673
		Denise Paul Hatch	31.3	3,500

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	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 11,173
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2019

See also: Mayoral election in Indianapolis, Indiana (2019)

General election

General election for Mayor of Indianapolis

Incumbent Joe Hogsett defeated James Merritt and Douglas McNaughton in the general election for Mayor of Indianapolis on November 5, 2019.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Joe Hogsett (D)	71.6	109,087
		James Merritt (R)	26.9	40,906
		Douglas McNaughton (L)	1.5	2,354
		Other/Write-in votes	0.0	3

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	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 152,350
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates

• Javontae Bibbs (Independent)
• John Schmitz (Independent)

Democratic primary election

Democratic primary for Mayor of Indianapolis

Incumbent Joe Hogsett defeated Denise Paul Hatch in the Democratic primary for Mayor of Indianapolis on May 7, 2019.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Joe Hogsett	83.9	29,111
		Denise Paul Hatch	16.1	5,571

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	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 34,682
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Republican primary election

Republican primary for Mayor of Indianapolis

James Merritt defeated Christopher Moore and Felipe Rios in the Republican primary for Mayor of Indianapolis on May 7, 2019.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		James Merritt	82.8	14,910
		Christopher Moore	14.6	2,622
		Felipe Rios	2.7	486

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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 18,018
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2018

See also: Municipal elections in Marion County, Indiana (2018)

General election

General election for Marion County Small Claims Court Center Township constable

Incumbent Mark Duncan won election in the general election for Marion County Small Claims Court Center Township constable on November 6, 2018.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔	Submit photo	Mark Duncan (D)	100.0	34,489

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	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 34,489 (100.00% precincts reporting)
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Democratic primary election

Democratic primary for Marion County Small Claims Court Center Township constable

Incumbent Mark Duncan defeated Denise Paul Hatch in the Democratic primary for Marion County Small Claims Court Center Township constable on May 8, 2018.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔	Submit photo	Mark Duncan	58.7	5,771
		Denise Paul Hatch	41.3	4,054

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	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 9,825
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2026

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2022

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2020

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2019

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Footnotes

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Indiana's current delegation to the United States Congress

Senators

Jim Banks (R)

Todd Young (R)

Representatives

District 1

Frank Mrvan (D)

District 2

Rudy Yakym (R)

District 3

Marlin Stutzman (R)

District 4

Jim Baird (R)

District 5

Victoria Spartz (R)

District 6

Jefferson Shreve (R)

District 7

André Carson (D)

District 8

Mark Messmer (R)

District 9

Erin Houchin (R)

Republican Party (9)

Democratic Party (2)