Articles tagged as: Eddie Melton
May 3, 2023
Gary mayor unseated in primary
Gary Mayor Jerome Prince appears to have been unseated. Unofficial results late Tuesday showed State Senator Eddie Melton ahead of the current mayor for the Democratic Party nomination, with almost 59 percent of the vote.
Read MoreJuly 15, 2020
Officer's Actions Toward Black Indiana Senator Under Review
The incident happened Saturday while Democratic Sen. Eddie Melton of Gary was taking part in a rally sponsored by the Indiana Racial Justice Alliance.
Read MoreJanuary 6, 2020
Democrat Eddie Melton Drops Out Of Indiana Governor's Race
The surprising announcement comes shortly after the last campaign fundraising period ended, and leaves two Democrats vying for their party's nomination.
Read MoreOctober 8, 2019
3rd Democrat Joining Indiana Governor's Race With GOP Backer
State Sen. Eddie Melton's campaign says Republican state schools Superintendent Jennifer McCormick will join in the announcement.
Read MoreOctober 8, 2019
Sen. Eddie Melton Launches Democratic Bid For Governor
The Gary lawmaker launched his campaign in his hometown with a crowd of about 200 supporters. He was introduced at the kickoff by State Superintendent of Public Instruction Jennifer McCormick, who is a Republican.
Read MoreAugust 15, 2019
Melton And McCormick Listening Tour: Teachers Say They Feel Disrespected
Hoosier teachers are telling lawmakers they feel disrespected after last sessions discussion on teacher pay. The state schools chief says thats evident in the amount of teachers leaving the job.
Read MoreJuly 11, 2019
Jennifer McCormick, Eddie Melton Make First Stop On Statewide Tour In Indianapolis
A statewide listening tour with Indianas schools chief and a state senator kicked off Thursday night. The duo will focus on education concerns from Hoosiers, but the tour isnt without controversy.
Read MoreJune 4, 2019
Melton To Explore Gubernatorial Run
Sen. Eddie Melton (D-Gary) will announce Tuesday evening hes exploring a bid for governor. He is the first Democrat to take formal steps towards a 2020 gubernatorial run.
Read MoreJune 4, 2019
Eddie Melton Announces Exploratory Look At Governor Bid
Sen. Eddie Melton (D-Gary) is the first Indiana Democrat to take formal steps towards a gubernatorial run in 2020.
Read MoreFebruary 26, 2018
Senate Committee Recommends Commission To Investigate DCS
Sen. Eddie Melton says his proposed commission is not meant to interfere with an ongoing review of the Department of Child Services.
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