Linda C. Lawson (born June 29, 1964) is an American politician and law enforcement officer who served as a member of the Indiana House of Representatives from 1998 until her retirement in 2018.
She became the first female captain to serve the department after working as a patrol officer and a member of the sex crimes and domestic violence divisions.
Lawson was chosen by Indiana House Democrats as their minority leader in a caucus on July 26, 2012.
She was the minority leader until House Democrats met to choose new leadership following the November general election, selecting Scott Pelath.
[3] On May 8, 2020, Lawson was tapped as the running mate for Woody Myers in the 2020 Indiana gubernatorial election.