Eddie Melton
Eddie Melton | |
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Melton in 2023 | |
| 22nd Mayor of Gary, Indiana | |
| Assumed office January 1, 2024 | |
| Preceded by | Jerome Prince |
| Member of the Indiana Senate from the 3rd district | |
| In office November 9, 2016 – December 5, 2023 | |
| Preceded by | Earline S. Rogers |
| Succeeded by | David Vinzant |
| Personal details | |
| Born | January 26, 1981 Gary, Indiana, U.S. |
| Party | Democratic |
| Spouse | Crystal |
| Alma mater | Calumet College of St. Joseph (BS) |
Eddie Melton (born 26 January 1981) is an American politician who has served as the 22nd mayor of Gary, Indiana since 2024. A member of the Democratic Party, Melton served in the Indiana Senate as the Senator for Indiana Senate District 3. He also serves as Deputy Chair of the Indiana Democratic Party where he has focused on equity and inclusion.