Christina Hale
Christina Hale (born July 17, 1974) is an American politician and former State Representative of the 87th District in the Indiana House of Representatives, serving from 2012 to 2016. She previously worked as an executive at Kiwanis.[1] In 2020, she was the Democratic nominee for U.S. Representative for Indiana's 5th congressional district, losing to Victoria Spartz.
Christina Hale | |
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Member of the Indiana House of Representatives from the 87th district | |
In office November 20, 2012 – November 22, 2016 | |
Preceded by | Cindy Noe |
Succeeded by | Carey Hamilton |
Personal details | |
Born | Michigan City, Indiana, U.S. | July 17, 1974
Political party | Democratic |
Spouse(s) | Chris |
Children | 1 |
Education | Purdue University (BS) |
Website | Campaign website |
Early life and education
Hale was born and raised in Michigan City, Indiana.[2] She is of partial Cuban descent.[3] Hale earned a Bachelor of Science degree from Purdue University.[4]
Career
While studying at Purdue University, Hale worked various odd jobs to support her son. She later worked as a reporter for The La Porte County Herald-Argus until earning a scholarship to study abroad.[5] After returning to the United States, she worked in the Indiana Department of Commerce and Indiana Professional Standards Board. She later served as an assistant to Governor Frank O'Bannon, where she was tasked with managing state regulatory boards and commissions. In 2004, she joined Kiwanis as a communications officer.[6]
On May 25, 2016, John R. Gregg, the Democratic nominee for governor of Indiana, named Hale as his running mate for lieutenant governor in the 2016 election.[7] In the general election on November 8, Gregg and Hale lost to Indiana Lieutenant Governor Eric Holcomb and State Auditor Suzanne Crouch.[8]
In July 2019, Hale announced her intention to run for Congress in Indiana's 5th congressional district. In June 2019, incumbent Republican Susan Brooks announced that she would not seek reelection.[9][10] On June 2, 2020, Hale won the Democratic primary for the 5th congressional district. She lost to Victoria Spartz in the general election.[11]
Personal life
Hale lives in Indianapolis with her husband, Chris. She has one adult son from a previous relationship.[12][13]
References
- Sittler, John (February 4, 2013). "Q&A Meet Rep. Christina Hale". Statehouse File. Retrieved December 18, 2013.
- bill.dolan@nwi.com, (219) 662-5328, Bill Dolan. "Michigan City native will be Gregg running mate". nwitimes.com. Retrieved 2020-08-03.
- Puente, Michael (November 7, 2014). "Latinos worry after losing longtime seat in the Indiana Statehouse". WBEZ 91.5 Chicago. Retrieved February 6, 2017.
- "Christina Hale". Ballotpedia. Retrieved 2020-06-02.
- Nahmad, Erica (2020-07-02). "This Cuban-American Candidate for U.S. Congress Wants You to Channel Your Latina Power, Too". BeLatina. Retrieved 2020-08-03.
- "Democratic gubernatorial nominee John Gregg's running mate, Christina Hale, is a LaPorte County native | What's New LaPorte?". Retrieved 2020-08-03.
- Smith, Brandon (May 25, 2016). "John Gregg Announces Rep. Christina Hale As Running Mate". Indiana Public Media. Retrieved February 6, 2017.
- "AP: Latecomer Eric Holcomb defeats John Gregg for governor of Indiana". Chicago Tribune. Post-Tribune. November 8, 2016. Retrieved February 6, 2017.
- "U.S. Congressional District Shapefiles". cdmaps.polisci.ucla.edu. Retrieved 2020-04-18.
- "More GOP Women Seeking Office, but Winning Still in Question". The New York Times. Associated Press. 2020-05-31. ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved 2020-06-02.
- "Indiana Primary Election Results: Fifth Congressional District". nytimes.com. Retrieved 2020-06-03.
- "Christina Hale for U.S. House, Indiana". www.emilyslist.org. Retrieved 2020-08-03.
- Osowski, Zach. "Gregg tabs Christina Hale as running mate in governor's race". Evansville Courier & Press. Retrieved 2020-08-03.
External links
Indiana House of Representatives | ||
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Preceded by Cindy Noe |
Member of the Indiana House of Representatives from the 87th district 2012–2016 |
Succeeded by Carey Hamilton |