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02/04/2026 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 02/04/2026 11:49

Gov. Mike Braun Orders Flags Lowered to Half-Staff in Honor of Former U.S. Representative Lee Hamilton

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Wednesday, Feb. 4, 2026

Gov. Mike Braun Orders Flags Lowered to Half-Staff in Honor of Former U.S. Representative Lee Hamilton

INDIANAPOLIS - Governor Mike Braun has directed flags to be flown at half-staff in honor of former U.S. Representative Lee Hamilton, who died on Tuesday, February 3. Representative Hamilton served Indiana's 9th Congressional District from 1965 to 1999.

"Indiana mourns the passing of Lee Hamilton, a man whose life embodied integrity, civility, and public service. We extend our prayers to his family and honor his legacy of serving Hoosiers." - Governor Mike Braun

Governor Braun has ordered flags to be lowered statewide at all state facilities immediately until sunset on the day of his internment, which will be shared once public.

Governor Braun encourages all Hoosiers to help honor Hamilton by lowering flags to half-staff at their homes and businesses.

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