Candidate for Indiana State Senate - District 21 in 2026 Indiana Primary Election.
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Get StartedKirsten will reverse the abortion ban in Indiana in addition to introducing legislature to provide maternal healthcare access in all counties across the state. Learn more
Kirsten would write legislation to create and fund the Department of Community Safety. The DOCS would ease the burden on first responders by integrating social workers to provide preventative services. Learn more
Kirsten would introduce legislation to phase out private prisons in Indiana, provide funding for reentry support and services, employment, education, all using evidence based practices. Learn more
Kirsten will support legislation to pay prisoners a fair wage. Learn more
Kirsten would work to fully fund public schools with equitability distributed resources, strong after-school programs, mental health counselors and nurses, compliant and effective class sizes, and integrated student bodies. Learn more
She would support legislation to base SNAP benefits on the cost of healthy meals, raise the income limit to 200% of the federal poverty line, and provide accommodations for families with unique needs (i.e. Dietary requirements, medical issues, etc.). Learn more
As Indiana continues to slash social safety nets, it is more important than ever for Indiana to provide healthcare, especially prevention services. Learn more
She will ensure equitable funding provided to each county to include a shelter program, or temporary housing program. Learn more
Kirsten would abolish this legislation that limits local control so local government can enact rental control and freezes. Additionally, she would support legislation to limit rent increases to 5% plus inflation or 10% (whichever is lower). Learn more
Kirsten would support legislation that: Puts a freeze on data centers until routine water impact reviews are established. Learn more
End loopholes that billionaires use to avoid paying taxes. Learn more
Kirsten would adopt a tiered system of classification similar to Georgia in order to provide small businesses the appropriate tax breaks, contracting opportunities, and support programs. Learn more
Kirsten would write legislature to create a similar program that allows parents to choose what works best: centers, home-based providers, language immersion, or faith based programs. This would be done by expanding the child-voucher program to everyone with a child 5 or younger. Learn more
Kirsten will require employers to provide 1 hour of PTO per 30 hours worked, including independent contractors. Learn more
As a representative, Kirsten would empower the working class by overturning “Right to Work”. Learn more
Kirsten will raise the minimum wage to the minimum required to live with zero children, 22. Learn more
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