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Denise Paul Hatch

Democratic Party

Candidate, U.S. House Indiana District 7

Prior offices:

Marion County Small Claims Court Center Township constable

Years in office: 2022 - 2024

Successor:Kenneth Allen (D)

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Last election

November 8, 2022

Next election

May 5, 2026

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Denise Paul Hatch (Democratic Party) is running for election to theU.S. House to representIndiana's 7th Congressional District. She declared candidacy for the Democratic primary scheduled onMay 5, 2026.^[source]

Hatch (Democratic Party) was a judge of theMarion County Small Claims Court Center Township constable in Indiana. She assumed office in 2022. She left office on October 8, 2024.

Elections

2026

See also: Indiana's 7th Congressional District election, 2026

General election

The primary will occur on May 5, 2026. The general election will occur on November 3, 2026. General election candidates will be added here following the primary.

Democratic primary

Democratic primary for U.S. House Indiana District 7

The following candidates are running in the Democratic primary for U.S. House Indiana District 7 on May 5, 2026.

		Candidate
		André Carson
		Denise Paul Hatch
		George Hornedo
		Pierre Quincy Pullins
		Destiny Scott Wells
	Submit photo	Trapper Stewart
	Submit photo	Aleem Young

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Republican primary

Republican primary for U.S. House Indiana District 7

Patrick McAuley (R) andFelipe Rios (R) are running in the Republican primary for U.S. House Indiana District 7 on May 5, 2026.

		Candidate
	Submit photo	Patrick McAuley
		Felipe Rios

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Endorsements

2022

See also: City elections in Indianapolis, Indiana (2022)

General election

General election for Marion County Small Claims Court Center Township constable

Denise Paul Hatch won election in the general election for Marion County Small Claims Court Center Township constable on November 8, 2022.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Denise Paul Hatch (D)	100.0	25,158

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	There were noincumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 25,158
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Democratic primary election

Democratic primary for Marion County Small Claims Court Center Township constable

Denise Paul Hatch defeatedLance Stephens andVincent Williams in the Democratic primary for Marion County Small Claims Court Center Township constable on May 3, 2022.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Denise Paul Hatch	47.9	3,847
	Submit photo	Lance Stephens	39.4	3,161
	Submit photo	Vincent Williams	12.7	1,019

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	There were noincumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 8,027
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Endorsements

2020

See also: Indiana House of Representatives elections, 2020

General election

General election for Indiana House of Representatives District 96

IncumbentGregory Porter won election in the general election for Indiana House of Representatives District 96 on November 3, 2020.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Gregory Porter (D)	100.0	29,342

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Democratic primary election

Democratic primary for Indiana House of Representatives District 96

IncumbentGregory Porter defeatedDenise Paul Hatch in the Democratic primary for Indiana House of Representatives District 96 on June 2, 2020.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Gregory Porter	68.7	7,673
		Denise Paul Hatch	31.3	3,500

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	Incumbents arebolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 11,173
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2019

See also: Mayoral election in Indianapolis, Indiana (2019)

General election

General election for Mayor of Indianapolis

IncumbentJoe Hogsett defeatedJames Merritt andDouglas McNaughton in the general election for Mayor of Indianapolis on November 5, 2019.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Joe Hogsett (D)	71.6	109,087
		James Merritt (R)	26.9	40,906
		Douglas McNaughton (L)	1.5	2,354
		Other/Write-in votes	0.0	3

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	Incumbents arebolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 152,350
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates

• Javontae Bibbs (Independent)
• John Schmitz (Independent)

Democratic primary election

Democratic primary for Mayor of Indianapolis

IncumbentJoe Hogsett defeatedDenise Paul Hatch in the Democratic primary for Mayor of Indianapolis on May 7, 2019.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Joe Hogsett	83.9	29,111
		Denise Paul Hatch	16.1	5,571

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	Incumbents arebolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 34,682
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Republican primary election

Republican primary for Mayor of Indianapolis

James Merritt defeatedChristopher Moore andFelipe Rios in the Republican primary for Mayor of Indianapolis on May 7, 2019.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		James Merritt	82.8	14,910
		Christopher Moore	14.6	2,622
		Felipe Rios	2.7	486

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	There were noincumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 18,018
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2018

See also: Municipal elections in Marion County, Indiana (2018)

General election

General election for Marion County Small Claims Court Center Township constable

IncumbentMark Duncan won election in the general election for Marion County Small Claims Court Center Township constable on November 6, 2018.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔	Submit photo	Mark Duncan (D)	100.0	34,489

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	Incumbents arebolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 34,489 (100.00% precincts reporting)
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Democratic primary election

Democratic primary for Marion County Small Claims Court Center Township constable

IncumbentMark Duncan defeatedDenise Paul Hatch in the Democratic primary for Marion County Small Claims Court Center Township constable on May 8, 2018.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔	Submit photo	Mark Duncan	58.7	5,771
		Denise Paul Hatch	41.3	4,054

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	Incumbents arebolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 9,825
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2026

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2022

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2020

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2019

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Campaign finance summary

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