Democratic Nominee for Mayor

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Gary, Indiana

Eddie Melton

“More than half of the citizens agree, that 'Gary Deserves Better NOW!!'
Together, Gary will have the greatest comeback story in this nation."
Eddie Melton

A Born Leader

Meet Eddie

From his service as a social worker to a mentor to at-risk youth to a program director for a mental health agency, State Senator Eddie Melton has given a voice to voiceless Hoosiers.

Eddie’s lifelong career in social work and youth mentorship includes positions at the Legacy Foundation, State Board of Education, and President Barack Obama’s “My Brothers Keeper Initiative.” In the State Senate representing Indiana’s 3rd District, he serves as the Ranking Minority Member on the Senate Education and Career Development Committee.
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Campaign News

Campaign News | Aug 11, 2023

Gary Public Transit driving NWI transit future

The wide breadth of federal and local officials who heaped praise on the Gary Public Transit Corp.’s recent purchase of four electric buses served as a testament to the agency’s resilience as it stakes a claim as Northwest Indiana’s go-to bus service. Rebounding from the COVID-19 pandemic that reduced ridership, the GPTC finds itself charting […]
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Endorsements

Gary Natives & World Renowned Entertainers

Jackson's Endorsement

Educators

Gary Teachers Union Endorsement

Laborers

United Steelworkers District 7 Endorsement

First Responders

Gary Firefighters Union Local 359 endorsement

Gary Native & World Renowned Entertainer

Deniece Williams endorsement