Danny Lopez

Danny Lopez

Representative | District 39

Phone: 317-232-9735

Phone: 1-800-382-9841

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For assistance, please email H39@iga.in.gov or call 317-232-9735.

Indiana House of Representatives: 2024 - Present

House District 39: Includes portions of portions of Carmel and Westfield in Hamilton County.

Telephone:

(317) 232-9600 Direct Line

(800) 382-9841 Toll Free

Address:

200 W. Washington St.
Indianapolis, IN 46204 

Committees: 

  • Judiciary
  • Ways and Means

Occupation: Executive Vice President for Community and External Affairs and Corporate Communications at Pacers Sports & Entertainment

Education: Florida International University and Georgia State University

State Rep. Danny Lopez of Carmel was first elected in 2024 to serve House District 39, which includes portions of Carmel and Westfield in Hamilton County.

Lopez is Executive Vice President for Community and External Affairs and Corporate Communications at Pacers Sports & Entertainment. He previously served as Chief of Staff and Senior Vice President at Strada Education Network, and he held several senior roles in the administrations of Govs. Eric Holcomb, Mike Pence, and Mitch Daniels.

Lopez is a two-time recipient of the Sagamore of the Wabash Award, which is the highest honor bestowed by Indiana’s Governor, and was selected to the Indianapolis Business Journal’s 40 Under 40 list for 2015.

Lopez received his bachelor's degree from Florida International University and earned a master's degree from Georgia State University. He and his wife, Sofia, live in Carmel with their two children.

House District 39 includes a portion of Hamilton County in central Indiana. To find or verify your House District, click here.


Rep. Lopez: Halftime at the Statehouse, legislative update

Posted by: Matt Stachler  | Tuesday, February 3, 2026

STATEHOUSE (Feb. 3, 2026) – With the first part of the 2026 legislative session coming to a close, State Rep. Danny Lopez (R-Carmel) is preparing to carry six bills during what promises to be a busy second half. These bills cover topics including Medicaid, disability and home health services, hate littering, higher education, economic development tax credits and more.

Hamilton County legislators: Indiana House accepting student applicants for 2026 page program

Posted by: Kendall Macri  | Monday, January 12, 2026

STATEHOUSE (Jan. 12, 2026) – Hamilton County lawmakers said Hoosier students who are interested in learning more about state government are invited to participate in the Indiana House Page Program during the 2026 legislative session.

Hamilton County legislators: Local schools awarded state funding for safety improvements

Posted by: Matt Stachler  | Tuesday, September 23, 2025

STATEHOUSE (Sept. 23, 2025) – Hamilton County schools recently received nearly $1 million for safety upgrades through the state's Secured School Safety Grant Program supported by area lawmakers.

Hamilton County legislators commend historic increase in Indiana's third grade literacy rates

Posted by: Kendall Macri  | Thursday, September 11, 2025

STATEHOUSE (Sept. 11, 2025) – Hamilton County lawmakers are commending a historic increase in third grade literacy rates for Hoosier students following results from the 2024-2025 Indiana Reading Evaluation and Determination (IREAD) assessment.

Reps. Lopez, Smith commend historic increase in Indiana's third grade literacy rates

Posted by: Matt Stachler and Matthew Gocken  | Friday, September 5, 2025

STATEHOUSE (Sept. 5, 2025) – State Reps. Danny Lopez (R-Carmel) and Hunter Smith (R-Zionsville) are commending a historic increase in third grade literacy rates for Hoosier students following results from the 2024-2025 Indiana Reading Evaluation and Determination (IREAD) assessment.

Governor ceremonially signs bill sponsored by Lopez to strengthen Indiana's nursing workforce

Posted by: Matt Stachler  | Tuesday, September 2, 2025

STATEHOUSE (Sept. 2, 2025) – Last week, Gov. Mike Braun ceremonially signed into law a bill sponsored by State Rep. Danny Lopez (R-Carmel) to help ensure Indiana's nursing workforce can meet the growing health care needs of Hoosiers.

Lopez ranked among top lawmakers for supporting pro-economy, pro-jobs legislation

Posted by: Matt Stachler  | Tuesday, August 26, 2025

STATEHOUSE (Aug. 26, 2025) State Rep. Danny Lopez (R-Carmel) was recently named Champion Freshman Legislator by the Indiana Chamber of Commerce for his support of pro-economy, pro-jobs legislation during the 2025 legislative session.

Lopez honors retired Hamilton County Harvest Food Bank executive director with Distinguished Hoosier Award

Posted by: Abrahm Hurt  | Friday, May 30, 2025

STATEHOUSE (May 30, 2025) – State Rep. Danny Lopez (R-Carmel) on Thursday honored retired Hamilton County Harvest Food Bank Executive Director Anita Hagen for her 15 years with the organization.

Lopez honors retiring Westfield Washington Schools superintendent

Posted by: Abrahm Hurt  | Thursday, May 29, 2025

STATEHOUSE (May 29, 2025) – State Rep. Danny Lopez (R-Carmel) on Tuesday honored retiring Superintendent of Westfield Washington Schools Dr. Paul Kaiser for his more than 40 years of service to the education community.

Hamilton County lawmakers: New road funding heads to local communities

Posted by: Abrahm Hurt  | Thursday, March 6, 2025

STATEHOUSE (March 6, 2025) – Indiana's Community Crossings Matching Grant Program awarded local communities over $5.9 million in state funding for local road and bridge projects, according to Hamilton County legislators.

Hamilton County lawmakers to serve on House Committees

Posted by: Abrahm Hurt  | Monday, December 16, 2024

STATEHOUSE (Dec. 12, 2024) – Hamilton County legislators recently received appointments to serve on key House standing committees at the Statehouse.

Lopez takes oath to serve as new state representative for House District 39

Posted by: Abrahm Hurt  | Thursday, November 21, 2024

STATEHOUSE (Nov. 21, 2024) – Newly elected State Rep. Danny Lopez of Carmel took the oath of office today to represent House District 39 in the Indiana General Assembly. This district covers parts of Carmel and Westfield. 

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