[1] In 2020, she was the Democratic nominee for U.S. Representative for Indiana's 5th congressional district, losing to Victoria Spartz by around 4 points.
She later worked as a reporter for The La Porte County Herald-Argus until earning a scholarship to study abroad.
She later served as an assistant to Governor Frank O'Bannon, where she was tasked with managing state regulatory boards and commissions.
[7] In the general election on November 8, Gregg and Hale lost to Indiana Lieutenant Governor Eric Holcomb and State Auditor Suzanne Crouch.
[9][10] On June 2, 2020, Hale won the Democratic primary for the 5th congressional district against State Senator Victoria Spartz.