Chicago Post Tribune | Alexandra Kukulka | March 17, 2025
Former state Senator Karen Tallian was elected as the Indiana Democratic Party chair on Saturday, becoming the first woman from Northwest Indiana to serve in the role.
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Griffin, Merrillville’s Interim Town Manager and a former state senator, said he has served the party since October after he was appointed to fill a vacancy. He said his “heart is full” to win his first election to the role.
As treasurer, Griffin said he will work to ensure that the newly elected party leadership understands how the party is funded. Griffin said he would like to see the party continue to fundraise and establish a formal reserve fund policy.
“I have the skill sets to do this work,” Griffin said.
Lake County Democratic Party Chairman Mike Repay said he was in Indianapolis Saturday and watched the speeches and votes. He said the race for chair was the closest race he’s seen in many years.
Given how close the race was, Repay said Tallian will now have to focus on ensuring those who didn’t vote for her to support and follow her vision for the party.
“I am confident that Karen Tallian has the skill and ability to get the job done,” Repay said. “We need as many of us working together as possible.”
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