MITCH GORE

INDIANA HOUSE DISTRICT 89

Mitch Gore is a recognized community advocate, small businessman, and compassionate public safety professional. Mitch worked hard to keep his family’s restaurant afloat during the Great Recession while also attending UIndy and marrying his wonderful wife, Brittany. As a product of public schools and a working family, Mitch knows what it’s like to hustle for positive results. Now, at the Marion County Sheriff’s Office, Mitch works to reduce violent crime and rethink how we treat addiction. He believes that the best way to keep our community safe is for law enforcement to respect the people they serve.

nicholas nelson

ALLEN COUNTY SURVEYOR

“I am running to bring a lasting brighter future for Allen County. I aim to bring a sense of moral and ethical responsibility to the office of the surveyor. Not only to serve our environment but the people who elect me to office.” Nicholas has 7 years of management, marketing and customer service experience that he plans to bring to the office of the Allen County Surveyor. He plans to work with professionals to ensure the office is being held to its federal and state standards.

emma steele

INDIANA HOUSE DISTRICT 84

My decision to run originated from my disappointment in the abhorrent sitting representation of IN-84. I do not believe prioritization of issues reflects the concerns of everyday Hoosiers. Issues such as the environment, education, equality, the accessibility of health care, and the furtherment of workers’ rights need to be addressed rather than hidden in favor of political agenda. I love my community, I want to see us all thrive well into the future. A future where our children have a chance, a future where our state government has the backs of workers, and a future where accessible health care is a reality. These concerns need a voice and I vow to be that voice for you.

TABITHA BARTLEY

INDIANA SENATE DISTRICT 7

“I am running for office because we need more proactive servant leadership,” said Bartley. “Now is not the time for inaction. We must continue to work together to address the issues of our communities, counties and state. It’s time to make that change happen.”

MAUREEN BAUER

INDIANA HOUSE DISTRICT 6

I am honored to receive the endorsement of Indiana Young Democrats. Serving as State Representative of my home town of South Bend, I will remain committed to creating a health care system that is equitable, and working for all Hoosiers. As a graduate of Indiana public high school and public university, I will prioritize fully funding and supporting policy that strengthens our public schools and educators. As someone who learned about leadership and service at a young age from my own family, I understand the commitment required of this position, and I remain dedicated to improving the quality of life for working families.

PABLO HURTADO

INDIANA HOUSE DISTRICT 85

I want to represent the people of Indiana State District 85 because they deserve someone who supports their best interests and who is not only willing to hear their concerns, but is accessible to his constituents. I am committed to enacting changes in our state to create a more inclusive and welcoming place for all people. Teachers, union workers, and the working class have been neglected for far too long and I am running to change that.

BELINDA DRAKE

INDIANA SENATE DISTRICT 32

Belinda was born and raised in Gary, IN and has been a resident of the far eastside of Indianapolis for the last three years. She has worked directly with families in social services and is Six Sigma Green Belt certified. Belinda mentors local youth, volunteers for the Indianapolis NAACP Young Adults Committee, and serves as the Racial Justice & Diversity Coordinator for IN NOW (National Organization for Women).

She seeks to represent and serve the people with a bold, pragmatic vision that will deliver real results for the families and communities in District 32 and for all Hoosiers.

MICHAEL BIENZ

INDIANA HOUSE DISTRICT 83

Michael is a high school English teacher. He holds a BS in Social Studies Education from Indiana University, Bloomington and a MA in Curriculum and Education Technology from Ball State. As State Representative, he looks forward to advocating for students, for teachers, and for everyone in Indiana.

AMANDA QUALLS

INDIANA HOUSE DISTRICT 49

Amanda is a current school board member, an HR professional, and a librarian by education. As a young Democrat, Amanda is excited to bring a new generation of leadership to the statehouse.

LAUREN HERNANDEZ-DECRANE

BOONE COUNTY TREASURER

“Republicans have been trading seats for years by running unopposed, giving the voters no choice. I am running to give the voters a choice. I have seen enough, and it is time to join this fight. I encourage all young democrats to do the same next election because anyone can run for local government.”

kyle miller

INDIANA HOUSE DISTRICT 81

As a person, this is what drives me. We have to ensure that families across Fort Wayne are given the tools to succeed. We must make sure that everyone, regardless of ability or economic status has access to the best that public education has to offer. We absolutely must ensure that child care is affordable for every family.

ANDREW MISHLER

INDIANA HOUSE DISTRICT 48

As a person, this is what drives me. We have to ensure that families across Fort Wayne are given the tools to succeed. We must make sure that everyone, regardless of ability or economic status has access to the best that public education has to offer. We absolutely must ensure that child care is affordable for every family.

CHRISTINA HALE

US Congress IN-05

A lifelong Hoosier, Christina Hale was born and raised in Michigan City, Indiana. After graduating from Purdue University, Christina began her career in public service, working for the Indiana Department of Commerce. After several years in Governor Frank O’Bannon’s administration, Christina joined Kiwanis International, a global service organization dedicated to improving the lives of children around the world. In 2012, Christina defeated a long-term incumbent to represent Indiana’s 87th District in the General Assembly. During her time in office, Christina continued to focus on issues affecting children and families and passed 60 bills — all with bipartisan support. In 2016, Indiana’s Democratic gubernatorial nominee, John Gregg, named Christina as his running mate and nominee for Lieutenant Governor. Christina is now the Democratic nominee in the race to replace retiring Rep. Susan Brooks in Indiana’s 5th Congressional District. The race is rated among one of the most competitive in the country and is considered a toss-up by major nonpartisan election forecasters.

TIM GUST

INDIANA HOUSE DISTRICT 20

“I’m running for house district 20 to bring a brighter future to not only my son, but all Hoosiers. When we can all have a voice at the table, we’re all stronger.”

GRAYLIN PORTER

HARRISON COUNTY COUNCIL AT-LARGE

Since 2016, I have become increasingly frustrated by the political landscape. After watching so many women run and win races across the county at all levels of government, I decided to run here in Harrison County. A county that desperately needs a new voice — one that listens to and cares about the people. Recently one of the current councilmembers jokingly asked me, “You sure you want to do this?” and I can say with certainty that YES I AM.

MELISSA FISHER

ALLEN COUNTY COUNCIL

Melissa Fisher represents a purposeful transformation for Allen County. If you have had the opportunity to encounter her, you may have noticed her innate ability to offer positivity and hope with a friendly smile and larger than life laughter. However, you would also note that she has a passion for connecting people to reach significant goals to improve people’s lives daily. Melissa believes we can be a force to uplift every person in Allen County by serving with strength, ethics, and a heart for inclusivity in our community and leadership, as well as offering her voice to hold our leaders accountable in governance and fiscal responsibility.

pete cowden

INDIANA SENATE DISTRICT 35

I promise to work as hard as the Hoosiers of our district do in order to make sure government fights for them. I believe Government is best when hardworking people are elected to serve their community, instead of individuals serving their own ambitions. As your next State Senator, I pledge to Listen, Serve, and Unite to fight for our community.

luke bohm

INDIANA SENATE DISTRICT 5

Luke Bohm was born in Madison, Indiana, and lived there for the first 11 years of his life. He then moved to St. John, Indiana where he spent his early adult years. During his last year of high school, Luke moved to Virginia and finished his GED at Southside Virginia Community College. Afterward, he attended Columbia Southern University in Orange Beach, Alabama.

Dr. Woody Myers

INDIANA GOVERNOR

BLAKE JOHNSON

INDIANA HOUSE DISTRICT 100

Prior to his appointment to the Indiana General Assembly, Blake was serving his second term on the Indianapolis City-County Council. During his first term, he spearheaded more than $1 billion in capital investment across his district, and was selected by Mayor Joe Hogsett to help lead an education task force that produced the city’s Indy Achieves scholarship program. He served as Chairman of the influential Administration and Finance Committee, which oversees the $1 billion City-County Budget on an annual basis.

ALYSSA BAILEY

INDIANA HOUSE DISTRICT 62

Alyssa Bailey is running for State Representative for District 62. Alyssa was born and raised in a rural community in Northeastern Indiana and now lives in Greene County. Alyssa is a mom, special education teacher at a local public school, Army veteran, and current member of the Air Force Reserves. She decided to run because she wanted to ensure that our rural communities were not just given a voice, but that it was heard at the statehouse. Alyssa has outlined her main focuses in a plan she calls READ. With her READ plan, she has a vision to (R)evitalize district 62 by focusing on (E)ducation, (A)ccessible and Affordable Health Care and (D)eveloping the economy.

CHIP COLDIRON

US CONGRESS IN-03

Chip Coldiron is a public school teacher, Army Veteran, and former healthcare worker running to give all Northeast Indiana Hoosiers a trusted voice in Washington. In an unprecedented time of division and uncertainty, Hoosier voters, workers, farmers, and families deserve a representative that understands their issues, brings people together, and works for their constituents, not their own career interests.

THOMASINA MARSILI

US CONGRESS IN-08

NATALIE HILLS

GRANT COUNTY COMMISSIONER – DISTRICT 1

Natalie Hills was born and raised in District 1 of Grant County and has lived in the Lincolnshire Addition between Kem Rd and Chapel Pike for 12 years. District 1 has been Natalie‘s home for all 32 years of her life.

“It shouldn’t be a crime to be poor in Grant County.”

john hurley

INDIANA HOUSE DISTRICT 85

“I am running to support public education that serves all students; I am running to protect the working families across this state; I am running to defend our Constitutional Rights – all of them, for everyone. Hoosiers deserve broadband to every last mile, agricultural progress and economic growth, adequately funded public schools, worker representation, living wage opportunities, and safe working conditions. All Hoosiers deserve a fair opportunity for the American dream. This is a campaign built on issues, and, while I wish they were handled locally, the issues on which I am running are handled at the Statehouse. I am the candidate who will represent YOUR interests in the Legislature, not a Political Action Committee, not a party, not a special interest group. I am running on the issues I will promote as your State Representative, not divisive political rhetoric.”

ALEX SABOL

INDIANA HOUSE DISTRICT 25

Alex was born and raised in West Lafayette, IN. He graduated as a valedictorian from Harrison High School and from Indiana University’s Kelley School of Business with honors. Alex is a proud Hoosier who is committed to making a difference in his home state and community. He’s a loving husband to his wife, Arielle, and a loving father to his dog, Jay.

He is here to see to it that Indiana becomes a model state that is looking toward the future, not the past. He looks forward to connecting with Hoosiers, listening to what you need, and making sure that the state works for you. He is the fourth generation of his family to live in Tippecanoe County, and he looks forward to connecting voters across his district which includes parts of White, Tippecanoe, Carroll, Cass, and Clinton counties.

JOHN MICHAEL F. MAJOR

VERMILLION COUNTY COUNCIL

JORGE FERNANDEZ

INDIANA HOUSE DISTRICT 50

Prior to his appointment to the Indiana General Assembly, Blake was serving his second term on the Indianapolis City-County Council. During his first term, he spearheaded more than $1 billion in capital investment across his district, and was selected by Mayor Joe Hogsett to help lead an education task force that produced the city’s Indy Achieves scholarship program. He served as Chairman of the influential Administration and Finance Committee, which oversees the $1 billion City-County Budget on an annual basis.