BREAKING NEWS: State Representative Ryan Hatfield Will Not Seek Re-Election, Announces Run For Circuit Court Judge

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State Representative Ryan Hatfield Will Not Seek Re-Election, Announces Run For Circuit Court Judge

JANUARY 4, 2024

Evansville, IN – State Representative Ryan Hatfield, House Assistant Minority Leader and attorney, announced today he will not seek re-election to the Indiana House of Representatives and announced his run for Vanderburgh County Circuit Court Judge. He also announced a committee of over 70 local attorneys supporting his candidacy for Circuit Court Judge.

Full Statement:

 “Serving the people of Evansville as their State Representative in the Indiana General Assembly has been one of the great honors of my life. I want to thank the constituents of House District 77 for allowing me to be their voice at the Statehouse since 2016. During my time in the legislature, I was proud to work on improving health care, expanding broadband, and an array of issues directly impacting Hoosiers.

Serving as Circuit Court Judge provides a unique opportunity to directly contribute to the fair and just resolution of legal matters that impact the lives of individuals and families in our community. This is why I am excited to announce I will run for Vanderburgh County Circuit Court Judge. This decision to run for Judge is deeply personal for me, driven by a profound commitment to fostering a legal system in Vanderburgh County that reflects the values and needs of our community. Today, with the support of over 70 of my attorney colleagues, I am excited to announce my candidacy for Circuit Court Judge.”