The Hamilton County Democratic Party has announced the hiring of its first-ever full-time Executive Director, Raleigh Brown. The move marks a major milestone for Democrats in one of Indiana’s fastest-growing and, according to a party news release, increasingly competitive regions.

Brown, a Kokomo native and graduate of Butler University, brings a background in campaign strategy and grassroots mobilization. Most recently, she served as campaign manager for Josh Lowry’s 2024 run for Indiana House District 24, a race that saw Democrats make notable gains in one of the state’s most hotly contested districts. Under Brown’s leadership, the campaign raised nearly $250,000 and moved the district closer to flipping blue.

“Raleigh Brown stepping in means we’re turning intention into action,” said Lowry, who also serves as Chairman of the Hamilton County Democratic Party. “This is the year we get serious—and we’re just getting started.”

Brown also played a key role in Lisa Washington’s 2022 campaign for Howard County Commissioner and led the State College Democrats of Indiana as president from 2022 to 2024. In that role, she was instrumental in energizing young voters and building statewide networks for Democratic outreach.

“I am extremely passionate about improving communities,” Brown said in a statement. “The data shows that the majority of our residents value great schools, public safety, and common-sense, people-first governance. I’m excited to support and elect candidates who share that vision for Hamilton County.”

The hiring signals the Democratic Party’s growing ambitions in suburban strongholds like Carmel, Westfield, Noblesville, Fishers, and northern Hamilton County—areas that the local party says have shown shifting political trends in recent years. With a full-time executive director now at the helm, party leaders say they’re laying the groundwork for sustained growth and electoral competitiveness in 2026 and beyond.