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Melton was born and raised in [[Gary, Indiana]] and graduated from [[Horace Mann High School (Gary, Indiana)|Horace Mann High School]]. He |
Melton was born and raised in [[Gary, Indiana]] and graduated from [[Horace Mann High School (Gary, Indiana)|Horace Mann High School]]. He started his secondary education at [[Kentucky State University]] before completing it as [[Calumet College of St. Joseph]], graduating with a degree in organizational management.<ref>{{Cite web |title=MEET EDDIE |url=https://eddiemelton.com/meet-eddie/ |access-date=January 8, 2024 |website=EddieMelton.com}}</ref> He served on the [[Indiana State Board of Education]]. Melton was elected to the state senate in 2016.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.nwitimes.com/news/local/govt-and-politics/elections/2016-election/melton-succeeds-rogers-in-senate-dist-race/article_e6b4743d-51d6-5ffc-b4bd-774f4089dfcc.html |title=Melton succeeds Rogers in Senate Dist. 3 race | 2016 Election |date=May 3, 2016 |publisher=nwitimes.com |access-date=July 13, 2019}}</ref> In June 2019, he announced his candidacy for [[governor of Indiana]] in the [[2020 Indiana gubernatorial election|2020 election]].<ref name = 4Jun19>{{cite web|url=https://www.indystar.com/story/news/politics/elections/2019/06/04/gary-sen-eddie-melton-explores-run-indiana-governor-eric-holcomb-2020/1339357001/ |title=Eddie Melton, Democratic senator from Gary, explores run for governor |publisher=Indystar.com |date=June 4, 2019 |access-date=July 13, 2019}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.indystar.com/story/news/politics/elections/2019/10/08/indiana-governors-race-democrat-eddie-melton-declares-run/3903359002/ |title=Indiana governor's race: Democrat Eddie Melton declares run |publisher=Indystar.com |date=October 8, 2019 |access-date=January 27, 2020}}</ref> but he ended his candidacy in January 2020.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.theindychannel.com/news/politics/indiana-sen-eddie-melton-withdraws-from-governor-race|title=Indiana Sen. Eddie Melton withdraws from governor race|date=January 7, 2020|website=WRTV|access-date=January 27, 2020}}</ref> In November 2020, Melton was elected as the Assistant Minority Floor Leader of the [[Indiana Senate]].<ref>{{Cite news|last=Smith|first=Brandon|date=2020-11-06|title=Sen. Greg Taylor Is First Black Leader Of Legislative Caucus In State History|url=https://www.wfyi.org/news/articles/sen-greg-taylor-is-first-black-leader-of-legislative-caucus-in-state-history|access-date=2021-01-03|website=WFYI Public Media|language=en-us}}</ref> |
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In November 2022, Melton declared his candidacy for mayor of [[Gary, Indiana]], in the 2023 [[2023 Gary, Indiana, mayoral election|Democratic Party primary election]].<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.nwitimes.com/news/local/lake/gary/ready-for-eddie-state-sen-melton-announces-bid-for-mayor-of-gary/article_96968b42-5141-5584-8a9c-82ee98bd7c32.html | title='Ready for Eddie': State Sen. Melton announces bid for mayor of Gary | date=November 16, 2022 }}</ref> Melton defeated incumbent mayor [[Jerome Prince (politician)|Jerome Prince]] on May 2, 2023, to win the Democratic nomination for mayor.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Gallenberger |first=Michael |date=2023-05-03 |title=Gary mayor unseated in primary |url=https://www.wfyi.org/news/articles/gary-mayor-unseated-in-primary |access-date=2023-05-09 |website=WFYI Public Media |language=en-us}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Dalton |first=Alex |date=May 3, 2023 |title=Eddie Melton declares victory in Democratic primary for Gary mayor |url=https://www.chicagotribune.com/suburbs/post-tribune/ct-gary-mayoral-election-results-0503-20230503-4szsz2icvzajtkng4jhd452bbe-story.html |access-date=May 9, 2023 |website=[[Chicago Tribune]]}}</ref> He went on to defeat Republican challenger Andrew Delano in the November 7th general election.<ref>{{cite web |last=Gallardo |first=Michelle |title=Indiana Election Day: Gary, East Chicago, Valparaiso mayoral races wrap up|url=https://abc7chicago.com/indiana-election-results-2023-voter-registration-hours-polling-locations/14021173/|work=[[WLS-TV|ABC 7 Chicago]] |date=November 8, 2023}}</ref> Melton resigned from the State Senate on December 5, 2023 following his election as mayor.<ref>{{cite web |last=Dalton |first=Alex |title=Gary Mayor-elect Eddie Melton to leave State Senate seat Dec. 5, triggering caucus|url=https://www.chicagotribune.com/suburbs/post-tribune/ct-ptb-melton-senate-gary-st-1130-20231129-i47hcktv4rarfho67czpmuyd54-story.html|work=[[Chicago Tribune]] |date=November 29, 2023}}</ref> |
In November 2022, Melton declared his candidacy for mayor of [[Gary, Indiana]], in the 2023 [[2023 Gary, Indiana, mayoral election|Democratic Party primary election]].<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.nwitimes.com/news/local/lake/gary/ready-for-eddie-state-sen-melton-announces-bid-for-mayor-of-gary/article_96968b42-5141-5584-8a9c-82ee98bd7c32.html | title='Ready for Eddie': State Sen. Melton announces bid for mayor of Gary | date=November 16, 2022 }}</ref> Melton defeated incumbent mayor [[Jerome Prince (politician)|Jerome Prince]] on May 2, 2023, to win the Democratic nomination for mayor.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Gallenberger |first=Michael |date=2023-05-03 |title=Gary mayor unseated in primary |url=https://www.wfyi.org/news/articles/gary-mayor-unseated-in-primary |access-date=2023-05-09 |website=WFYI Public Media |language=en-us}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Dalton |first=Alex |date=May 3, 2023 |title=Eddie Melton declares victory in Democratic primary for Gary mayor |url=https://www.chicagotribune.com/suburbs/post-tribune/ct-gary-mayoral-election-results-0503-20230503-4szsz2icvzajtkng4jhd452bbe-story.html |access-date=May 9, 2023 |website=[[Chicago Tribune]]}}</ref> He went on to defeat Republican challenger Andrew Delano in the November 7th general election.<ref>{{cite web |last=Gallardo |first=Michelle |title=Indiana Election Day: Gary, East Chicago, Valparaiso mayoral races wrap up|url=https://abc7chicago.com/indiana-election-results-2023-voter-registration-hours-polling-locations/14021173/|work=[[WLS-TV|ABC 7 Chicago]] |date=November 8, 2023}}</ref> Melton resigned from the State Senate on December 5, 2023 following his election as mayor.<ref>{{cite web |last=Dalton |first=Alex |title=Gary Mayor-elect Eddie Melton to leave State Senate seat Dec. 5, triggering caucus|url=https://www.chicagotribune.com/suburbs/post-tribune/ct-ptb-melton-senate-gary-st-1130-20231129-i47hcktv4rarfho67czpmuyd54-story.html|work=[[Chicago Tribune]] |date=November 29, 2023}}</ref> |
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Revision as of 22:22, 8 January 2024
Eddie Melton | |
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 Melton in 2023 | |
| 22nd Mayor of Gary, Indiana | |
| Assumed office January 1, 2024 | |
| Preceded by | Jerome Prince |
| Member of the Indiana Senate from the 3rd district | |
| In office November 9, 2016 – December 5, 2023 | |
| Preceded by | Earline S. Rogers[1] |
| Succeeded by | David Vinzant |
| Personal details | |
| Born | January 26, 1981 Gary, Indiana, U.S. |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse | Crystal |
| Residence | Gary, Indiana |
| Alma mater | Calumet College of St. Joseph (BS)[2] |
Eddie Melton (born 1981) [3] Melton is an American politician from the state of Indiana, who was born in the City of Gary and is serving as the 22nd mayor of Gary, Indiana. A member of the Democratic Party, Melton served in the Indiana Senate as the Senator for Indiana Senate District 3. He also serves as Deputy Chair of the Indiana Democratic Party where he has focused on equity and inclusion.
Biography
Melton was born and raised in Gary, Indiana and graduated from Horace Mann High School. He started his secondary education at Kentucky State University before completing it as Calumet College of St. Joseph, graduating with a degree in organizational management.[4] He served on the Indiana State Board of Education. Melton was elected to the state senate in 2016.[5] In June 2019, he announced his candidacy for governor of Indiana in the 2020 election.[3][6] but he ended his candidacy in January 2020.[7] In November 2020, Melton was elected as the Assistant Minority Floor Leader of the Indiana Senate.[8]
In November 2022, Melton declared his candidacy for mayor of Gary, Indiana, in the 2023 Democratic Party primary election.[9] Melton defeated incumbent mayor Jerome Prince on May 2, 2023, to win the Democratic nomination for mayor.[10][11] He went on to defeat Republican challenger Andrew Delano in the November 7th general election.[12] Melton resigned from the State Senate on December 5, 2023 following his election as mayor.[13]
Electoral history
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Eddie Melton (incumbent) | 38,445 | 100 | ||
| Total votes | 38,445 | 100.0 | |||
| Democratic hold | |||||
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Eddie Melton | 6,345 | 58.87 | |
| Democratic | Jerome Prince (incumbent) | 4,438 | 41.13 | |
| Turnout | 10,790 | 100.00 | ||
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Eddie Melton | 6,373 | 95.09 | ||
| Republican | Andrew Delano | 314 | 4.69 | ||
| Write-in | 15 | 0.22% | |||
| Total votes | 6,702 | 100.0 | |||
| Democratic hold | |||||
References
- ^ "Indiana Senate (District 3) « Capitol & Washington". Capitolandwashington.com. March 3, 2015. Retrieved January 27, 2020.
- ^ "Indiana Legislator Database". Archived from the original on December 3, 2019. Retrieved August 15, 2019.
- ^ a b "Eddie Melton, Democratic senator from Gary, explores run for governor". Indystar.com. June 4, 2019. Retrieved July 13, 2019.
- ^ "MEET EDDIE". EddieMelton.com. Retrieved January 8, 2024.
- ^ "Melton succeeds Rogers in Senate Dist. 3 race | 2016 Election". nwitimes.com. May 3, 2016. Retrieved July 13, 2019.
- ^ "Indiana governor's race: Democrat Eddie Melton declares run". Indystar.com. October 8, 2019. Retrieved January 27, 2020.
- ^ "Indiana Sen. Eddie Melton withdraws from governor race". WRTV. January 7, 2020. Retrieved January 27, 2020.
- ^ Smith, Brandon (November 6, 2020). "Sen. Greg Taylor Is First Black Leader Of Legislative Caucus In State History". WFYI Public Media. Retrieved January 3, 2021.
- ^ "'Ready for Eddie': State Sen. Melton announces bid for mayor of Gary". November 16, 2022.
- ^ Gallenberger, Michael (May 3, 2023). "Gary mayor unseated in primary". WFYI Public Media. Retrieved May 9, 2023.
- ^ Dalton, Alex (May 3, 2023). "Eddie Melton declares victory in Democratic primary for Gary mayor". Chicago Tribune. Retrieved May 9, 2023.
- ^ Gallardo, Michelle (November 8, 2023). "Indiana Election Day: Gary, East Chicago, Valparaiso mayoral races wrap up". ABC 7 Chicago.
- ^ Dalton, Alex (November 29, 2023). "Gary Mayor-elect Eddie Melton to leave State Senate seat Dec. 5, triggering caucus". Chicago Tribune.
- ^ Fajman, Michelle R.; Angerman, Leann J. "Lake County, Indiana 2023 Municipal Primary Election Results". Lake County Board of Elections and Registration. Retrieved May 9, 2023.
External links
- Eddie Melton for Mayor of Gary
- Eddie Melton at Ballotpedia
- Project Vote Smart – Eddie Melton (IN) profile
- Our Campaigns – Eddie Melton (IN) profile
- Office website
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