Gary, Indiana

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Mayor Melton for Gary 2027

“More than half of the citizens agree that 'Gary Deserves Better NOW!!' Together, Gary will have the greatest comeback story in this nation."
Mayor 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, Mayor 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 Brother’s Keeper Initiative.” In the State Senate representing Indiana’s 3rd District, he served as the Ranking Minority Member on the Senate Education and Career Development Committee.
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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