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Ragen Hatcher
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Hatcher in 2022
Member of the Indiana House of Representatives
from the 3rd district
Assumed office
2019
Preceded by Charlie Brown
Personal details
Born (1978-07-05) July 5, 1978 (age 46)
Political party Democratic
Parent Richard Gordon Hatcher (father) Ruthellyn Marie Rowles Hatcher (mother)
Residences Gary, Indiana, U.S.

Ragen Hatcher (born July 5, 1978) is an American politician from Gary, Indiana. She is a member of the Democratic Party and currently serves in the Indiana House of Representatives. This means she helps make laws for the state of Indiana.

About Ragen Hatcher

Ragen Hatcher was born on July 5, 1978. Her father, Richard G. Hatcher, was a very important person in Gary, Indiana, because he used to be the mayor of the city. The mayor is the leader of a city government.

Starting in Politics

Ragen Hatcher began her journey in politics by serving on the city council in Gary. A city council is a group of people who make decisions for a city. She was a member of the Gary City Council from 2007 to 2011.

In 2011, she decided to run for mayor of Gary, just like her father. However, she did not win that election.

Returning to the City Council

Even though she didn't win the mayoral race, Ragen Hatcher continued her public service. She was elected to the Gary City Council again in 2015. This showed her dedication to helping her community.

Serving in the State House

In 2018, Ragen Hatcher ran for a new position. She wanted to represent the third district in the Indiana House of Representatives. This is a bigger role, where she helps create laws for the entire state of Indiana, not just her city. She won this election and took over from another politician named Charlie Brown.

Future Plans

After joining the Indiana House of Representatives, Ragen Hatcher thought about running for the Indiana Senate in 2020. The Senate is another part of the state's law-making body. However, the person who held that seat, Eddie Melton, decided to run for re-election. So, Ragen Hatcher chose to run for her State Representative seat again, continuing her work in the Indiana House.

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