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The Hamilton County Democratic Party announces the election of Sarah Van Bokklelen as its new Secretary.
Van Bokkelen was elected during a county caucus held Oct. 25, bringing a wealth of organizational experience and community leadership to the role.
A Fishers resident since 2016, Van Bokkelen has been an active member of the Hamilton County Democratic Party and a dedicated community volunteer. She has served in numerous leadership positions within the party, including Vice Precinct Chair, Precinct Chair, Fishers Township Coordinator, Fishers GOTV Coordinator, Fishers City Committee Executive Team Member, and HamCo Volunteer Coordinator.
Through these roles, Van Bokkelen has developed and applied a wide range of skills critical to the party’s success: organizing volunteers, coordinating events, training team members, creating resources, analyzing data, and engaging directly with voters and campaigns.
Beyond her political work, Van Bokkelen is a committed community leader. She serves in leadership with Fishers PRIDE, helping plan and execute successful events that celebrate inclusion and diversity. She also volunteers with Boost Up HSE, an initiative supporting teachers and families in the Hamilton Southeastern Schools community.
“I’m honored to serve as Secretary for the Hamilton County Democratic Party,” Van Bokkelen said. “I believe in teamwork, dedication, and getting things done efficiently. I look forward to supporting our members and continuing to build a strong, connected Democratic community here in Hamilton County.”
Josh Lowry, Chair of the Hamilton County Democratic Party, welcomed Van Bokkelen to the executive team.
“We’re excited to have Sarah on board as our county party grows,” Lowry said. With her expertise, we hope to continue to serve the good citizens of Hamilton County with even more efficiency.
To learn more about how to get involved with the Hamilton County Democratic Party, visit hamcodemsin.org.
