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State Representative, 87th District

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Nov 3, 2026

What this office does: A state representative votes on Indiana laws and the state budget in the Indiana House of Representatives.

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Carey HamiltonOfficial portrait — Indiana General Assembly

Carey Hamilton

DemocraticIncumbent

Environmental professional; small business co-owner · Indianapolis

The gist

  • Authored a process for advanced DNA testing in cold cases.In office
  • Authored rules allowing small plug-in solar systems.In office
  • Authored a refundable state child and dependent care tax credit.In office

In office = from the candidate's own official statements or legislation as an officeholder, not their campaign.

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  1. Authored a process for advanced DNA testing in cold cases.

    House Bill 1248 (2026 session), "Advanced DNA testing for cold cases": introduced version

    Government record · Indiana General Assembly · iga.in.gov

    “Establishes a process concerning eligibility for advanced DNA testing for cold cases.”
    House Bill 1248 (2026 session): bill details and actions

    Government record · Indiana General Assembly · iga.in.gov

  2. Authored rules allowing small plug-in solar systems.

    House Bill 1084 (2026 session), "Plug-in solar power systems": introduced version

    Government record · Indiana General Assembly · iga.in.gov

    “Defines a "plug-in solar power system" as a moveable photovoltaic generation device”
    House Bill 1084 (2026 session): bill details and actions

    Government record · Indiana General Assembly · iga.in.gov

  3. Authored a refundable state child and dependent care tax credit.

    House Bill 1138 (2026 session), "Child care tax credit": introduced version

    Government record · Indiana General Assembly · iga.in.gov

    “Provides a child and dependent care refundable tax credit”
    House Bill 1138 (2026 session): bill details and actions

    Government record · Indiana General Assembly · iga.in.gov

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