Alex Burton
Candidate for State Representative, 77th District
Background
- Lives in
- Evansville
State representative for House District 77 (part of Vanderburgh County) since 2024 and ranking minority member of the House Natural Resources Committee. Evansville native and graduate of Indiana State University and Western Kentucky University.
Documented positions
Environment & parks
Authored requiring state water permits for data centers.In office
Burton is the first-listed author of House Bill 1043 (2026); described here as introduced. The bill was not enacted.
ReportHouse Bill 1043 (2026 session), "Data center water regulation": introduced versionGovernment record · Indiana General Assembly · iga.in.gov
“Prohibits a person from operating a data center in Indiana without obtaining a consumption permit from the department of natural resources”
House Bill 1043 (2026 session): bill details and actionsGovernment record · Indiana General Assembly · iga.in.gov
Health & human services
Authored strengthening the DCS ombudsman office.In office
As introduced, the office must employ technical experts and investigate complaints about the Department of Child Services. Burton is the first-listed author of House Bill 1307 (2026); described here as introduced. Enacted (as amended) as Public Law 33-2026.
ReportHouse Bill 1307 (2026 session), "Department of child services ombudsman": introduced versionGovernment record · Indiana General Assembly · iga.in.gov
“Provides that the office of the department of child services ombudsman (ombudsman office) shall (rather than may, under current law)”
House Bill 1307 (2026 session): bill details and actionsGovernment record · Indiana General Assembly · iga.in.gov
Authored $3 million for community mental health centers.In office
As introduced, grants would help centers in low-income areas hire mental health professionals. Burton is the first-listed author of House Bill 1675 (2025); described here as introduced. The bill was not enacted.
ReportHouse Bill 1675 (2025 session), "Appropriation to community mental health centers": introduced versionGovernment record · Indiana General Assembly · iga.in.gov
“Appropriates $3,000,000 from the state general fund to the division of mental health and addiction”
House Bill 1675 (2025 session): bill details and actionsGovernment record · Indiana General Assembly · iga.in.gov
All sources (10)
- Who and What Is on My Ballot: the official ballot of every precinct, 2026 General Election
Election filing · Indiana Election Division (Indiana Voter Portal) · indianavoters.in.gov
- Who and What Is on My Ballot: the official ballot of every precinct, 2026 General Election (Vanderburgh County offices and districts)
Election filing · Indiana Election Division (Indiana Voter Portal) · indianavoters.in.gov
- Representative Alex Burton, House District 77: member page, Indiana General Assembly
Government record · Indiana General Assembly · iga.in.gov
- State Rep. Alex Burton: biography
Government record · Indiana House Democratic Caucus · indianahousedemocrats.org
- House Bill 1043 (2026 session), "Data center water regulation": introduced version
Government record · Indiana General Assembly · iga.in.gov
- House Bill 1043 (2026 session): bill details and actions
Government record · Indiana General Assembly · iga.in.gov
- House Bill 1307 (2026 session), "Department of child services ombudsman": introduced version
Government record · Indiana General Assembly · iga.in.gov
- House Bill 1307 (2026 session): bill details and actions
Government record · Indiana General Assembly · iga.in.gov
- House Bill 1675 (2025 session), "Appropriation to community mental health centers": introduced version
Government record · Indiana General Assembly · iga.in.gov
- House Bill 1675 (2025 session): bill details and actions
Government record · Indiana General Assembly · iga.in.gov
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