Ragen Hatcher
Ragen Hatcher (Democratic Party) is a member of the Indiana House of Representatives, representing District 3. She assumed office on November 7, 2018. Her current term ends on November 4, 2026.
Hatcher (Democratic Party) ran for re-election to the Indiana House of Representatives to represent District 3. She won in the general election on November 5, 2024.
Biography
Ragen Hatcher received a B.A. in economics and a master's degree in administration from Valparaiso University. She also receives a master's degree in finance from Indiana University, where she also taught urban studies. Hatcher served as the Lake County Deputy Prosecutor and on the Gary City Council from 2007 and 2015. Her other work experience includes being an attorney.[1]
Committee assignments
2025-2026
Hatcher was assigned to the following committees:
- Agriculture and Rural Development Committee
- Financial Institutions and Insurance Committee
- Government and Regulatory Reform Committee
2023-2024
Hatcher was assigned to the following committees:
- Commerce, Small Business and Economic Development Committee
- Courts and Criminal Code Committee
- Government and Regulatory Reform Committee
2021-2022
Hatcher was assigned to the following committees:
- Commerce, Small Business and Economic Development Committee
- Courts and Criminal Code Committee, Ranking member
- Government and Regulatory Reform Committee
2019-2020
Hatcher was assigned to the following committees:
- Commerce, Small Business and Economic Development Committee
- Courts and Criminal Code Committee, Ranking minority member
- Statutory Committee on Interstate and International Cooperation (decommissioned)
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 3
Incumbent Ragen Hatcher defeated Leslie Dallner in the general election for Indiana House of Representatives District 3 on November 5, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | Ragen Hatcher (D) | 63.1 | 14,763 |
 | Leslie Dallner (R)  | 36.9 | 8,617 | |
| Total votes: 23,380 | |||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Indiana House of Representatives District 3
Incumbent Ragen Hatcher defeated Heather McCarthy in the Democratic primary for Indiana House of Representatives District 3 on May 7, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Ragen Hatcher | 56.1 | 2,880 |
| Heather McCarthy | 43.9 | 2,250 | ||
| Total votes: 5,130 | |||
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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 3
Incumbent Ragen Hatcher won election in the general election for Indiana House of Representatives District 3 on November 8, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Ragen Hatcher (D) | 100.0 | 10,551 |
| Total votes: 10,551 | |||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Indiana House of Representatives District 3
Incumbent Ragen Hatcher advanced from the Democratic primary for Indiana House of Representatives District 3 on May 3, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Ragen Hatcher | 100.0 | 3,985 |
| Total votes: 3,985 | |||
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Campaign finance
2020
State Senate
See also: Indiana State Senate elections, 2020
General election
General election for Indiana State Senate District 3
Incumbent Eddie Melton won election in the general election for Indiana State Senate District 3 on November 3, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | Eddie Melton (D) | 100.0 | 38,445 |
| Total votes: 38,445 | |||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Indiana State Senate District 3
Incumbent Eddie Melton advanced from the Democratic primary for Indiana State Senate District 3 on June 2, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Eddie Melton | 100.0 | 14,520 |
| Total votes: 14,520 | |||
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates
- Darren Washington (D)
- Ragen Hatcher (D)
State House of Representatives
See also: Indiana House of Representatives elections, 2020
General election
General election for Indiana House of Representatives District 3
Incumbent Ragen Hatcher won election in the general election for Indiana House of Representatives District 3 on November 3, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Ragen Hatcher (D) | 100.0 | 17,262 |
| Total votes: 17,262 | |||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Indiana House of Representatives District 3
Incumbent Ragen Hatcher defeated Jessica Renslow in the Democratic primary for Indiana House of Representatives District 3 on June 2, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Ragen Hatcher | 65.2 | 5,196 |
 | Jessica Renslow | 34.8 | 2,779 | |
| Total votes: 7,975 | |||
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2018
General election
General election for Indiana House of Representatives District 3
Ragen Hatcher won election in the general election for Indiana House of Representatives District 3 on November 6, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Ragen Hatcher (D) | 100.0 | 15,339 |
| Total votes: 15,339 | |||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Indiana House of Representatives District 3
Ragen Hatcher defeated Jessica Renslow in the Democratic primary for Indiana House of Representatives District 3 on May 8, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Ragen Hatcher | 59.1 | 4,157 |
| Jessica Renslow | 40.9 | 2,874 | |
| Total votes: 7,031 | |||
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Campaign themes
2024
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2022
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2020
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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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See also
2024 Elections
External links
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Footnotes
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| Preceded by Charlie Brown (D) |
Indiana House of Representatives District 3 2018-Present |
Succeeded by - |
