Pat Hackett for Congress

IMPORTANT - Indiana Postpones Primary

New Primary Date: June 2, 2020

Dear Friends -

Today, Governor Holcomb announced that Indiana will be postponing its primary to June 2, 2020 in response to COVID-19. All deadlines for the upcoming election have been pushed back by 28 days, including the vote-by-mail application deadline to May 21, 2020 (consistent with the existing vote-by-mail application deadline of 12 days before the scheduled election date).

Originally, the primary was scheduled for May 5, 2020.

While all the details are still being finalized, Governor Holcomb and Secretary of State Lawson have recommended the following to the Indiana Election Commission (details from WRTV):

• Suspend absentee by-mail rules to allow all Hoosiers the option to vote by mail in the upcoming primary election.
• Allow county clerks to continually mail ballots from now through 12 days out from the new primary election date.
• Confirm ballots with a May 5, 2020 date will be valid.
• Enable medical professionals to be eligible members of traveling boards to vote nursing home and hospital patients.
• Give family members the ability to deliver absentee ballots. Currently only a member of a voter’s household may take possession of their ballot.

Again, the above changes have not been officially made, only recommended by the Governor and Secretary of State to the Indiana Election Commission.

If you qualify under the old requirements to vote-by-mail, you can fill out an application here (requirements are also listed under the form). If you do not qualify under the old requirements, we will have an update for you once the Indiana Election Commission meets next Wednesday, March 25.

As a campaign, we have been preparing for this announcement. We will keep you informed with the latest news on the election and campaign in the coming days and weeks ahead.

Thank you all for your support.

Stay Safe,

Pat Hackett and the Campaign Team

by Pat Hackett for Congress

ABC57: Pat Hackett files to run for Indiana’s 2nd District congressional seat

WATCH THE VIDEO HERE

SOUTH BEND, Ind.—Pat Hackett, an attorney and teacher, has filed papers to run for Indiana’s 2nd District congressional seat.

Hackett, a Democrat, is challenging current Republican incumbent Jackie Walorski for the position.

On Wednesday, Hackett was live in ABC57’s studio to discuss her campaign, commenting on issues like healthcare, advocacy, and the current impeachment trial against President Donald Trump.

“I am running because the House of Representatives is the people’s house and we’re going to reclaim our voice and our values in Washington,” Hackett said.

Hackett is an adjunct assistant professor at the Notre Dame Law School and runs her own firm, Hackett & Associates.

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LGBTQ Victory Fund Endorses Pat Hackett for Congress

Today, LGBTQ Victory Fund - the only national organization dedicated to electing LGBTQ people to public office - endorsed Pat Hackett’s campaign for Congress. The endorsement signals Victory Fund’s confidence that Hackett is well-positioned to be a strong voice for equality once elected. Hackett would be the only openly LGBTQ member of Congress from Indiana if she wins her race.

“LGBTQ Victory Fund is pleased to endorse Pat Hackett for Congress,” said Mayor Annise Parker, President & CEO of LGBTQ Victory Fund. “Pat’s commitment to dignity and justice for all and policies that address the real concerns of constituents make her the best candidate to represent Indiana’s 2nd District. When she wins in November, Pat will become a vital LGBTQ voice for Hoosiers and all Americans.”

“I am honored to receive this endorsement,” Hackett said. “LGBTQ persons and their families, here in Indiana and around the country, are facing increasing workplace and housing discrimination day-in and day-out, yet we have an administration in the White House and a representative in Congress who oppose equal rights for LGBTQ Americans. I am running for Congress because I know that every American has a right to equality and justice.”

LGBTQ people remain severely underrepresented in government nationwide - holding just 0.15% of elected positions despite representing at least 4.5% of the U.S. population, according to Gallup. As an openly LGBTQ leader, Hackett will be an unwavering voice for equality in the halls of Congress. Her priorities in office will include health care for all, fair and living wages, environmental protections and campaign finance reform.

Victory Fund will promote Hackett’s endorsement among its hundreds of thousands of supporters nationwide. More information about Victory Fund can be found at victoryfund.org.

Pat Hackett graduated from the University of Notre Dame with a B.A. in Government and Theology, an M.A. in Theology and a J.D. from the law school where she now serves as an adjunct professor. Since 2006, Pat has owned and operated her own firm Hackett & Associates in South Bend. Pat is an active civic leader, having served on several boards in St. Joseph County including the YWCA, the Community Foundation, and as a previous President of the Alzheimer's Services of Northern Indiana and the Robert A. Grant Inn of Court. She also serves on the Indiana Advisory Board of the National Immigrant Justice Center and the Indiana Supreme Court Committee on Character and Fitness.
Pat makes her home with her spouse, Rita, in South Bend.

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Pat Hackett, Democratic Candidate for Congress, Announces Endorsement of LPAC

Local attorney, small business owner, Notre Dame adjunct law professor and Democratic candidate for Congress Pat Hackett announced she has received the endorsement of the influential national political organization LPAC. LPAC is a prominent organization dedicated to building the political voice of LGBTQ women and supporting candidates who display a commitment to women’s equality, LGBTQ rights, and social justice.

"As the only organization dedicated to building the political voice of LGBTQ women, LPAC is proud to endorse Pat Hackett in her run to bring Indiana's 2nd Congressional District the representation it deserves,” said LPAC Executive Director Stephanie Sandberg.

“I proudly accept the endorsement of LPAC. I am running for Congress because I believe in dignity and justice for all people,” Hackett said. “Jackie Walorski has spent her career representing outside corporate special interests and voting against equal rights for all Americans. LPAC has demonstrated its commitment to our shared values of equality and social justice for ALL Americans. I look forward to working to restore real representation to the people of Indiana’s 2nd Congressional District.”

Pat Hackett graduated from the University of Notre Dame with a B.A. in Government and Theology, an M.A. in Theology and a J.D. from the law school where she now serves as an adjunct professor. Since 2006, Pat has owned and operated her own firm Hackett & Associates in South Bend. Pat is an active civic leader, having served on several boards in St. Joseph County including the YWCA, the Community Foundation, and as a previous President of the Alzheimer's Services of Northern Indiana and the Robert A. Grant Inn of Court. She also serves on the Indiana Advisory Board of the National Immigrant Justice Center and the Indiana Supreme Court Committee on Character and Fitness.

Pat makes her home with her spouse, Rita, in South Bend.

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: January 9th, 2020
CONTACT: Ben Gardner
Phone: (313) 407-1288
Email: ben@pathackettforcongress.com

by Pat Hackett for Congress