State Representative, District 32
Qualifications: To be eligible to run for state representative, a person must:Be registered to vote in the election district the person seeks to representBe a United States citizen at the time of electionHave resided in the state for at least two years and in the house district for at least one yearBe at least 21 years old upon taking officeTerm Limits: Two-year term. No term limits.Duties: Legislative authority and responsibilities of the Indiana House of Representatives include:Passing bills on public policy mattersSetting levels for state spendingRaising and lowering taxesVoting to uphold or override gubernatorial vetoesEstimated Current State Representative Salary: base pay of $33,032.24 plus per diem equates to approximately $70,000.00
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Victoria Garcia Wilburn
(Dem)
What specific policies would you support to lower the cost of living in Indiana—such as property taxes, housing costs, and utility bills—and how would those policies affect funding for schools and local services?
What role should the state play in making healthcare more affordable?
How should Indiana balance funding between traditional public schools, charter schools, and voucher programs, and what changes would you make to improve student outcomes?
What policies do you believe would most effectively improve public safety in Indiana, and how should lawmakers balance enforcement, civil liberties, and community trust?
How should Indiana pursue economic growth—such as attracting tech companies or data centers—and what policies should guide the state’s approach to energy costs and environmental impacts?
If you could pass only one major piece of legislation during your first term in the Indiana General Assembly, what would it be, and how would you pay for it or implement it?
Candidate Statement
Thoughtful and Honest Leadership for Indiana
Education
Bachelor of Science in Occupational Therapy, Master of Health Science & Doctor of Health Science
Occupational background
Associate Professor and Program Director at Indiana University Indianapolis
Political Office(s) Held in the Past
Indiana House Representatives for District 32
Campaign Phone (public)
317-376-8041
I have a proven voting record for considering very thoughtfully how perceived tax breaks have had significant ripple effects of decreasing funding in Carmel Clay and Hamilton Southeastern schools specifically. When surveyed House District 32 did not feel the mere $300 in savings was worth the significant loss in funding for schools. More work is needed to find real and sustainable solutions for Hoosiers.
I have worked very hard across the aisle in ensuring that we are making first healthcare transparency a priority so that we can make data informed decisions regarding the barriers to affordable healthcare.
So many changes have been enacted year after year that I have grown weary of more change in the K-12 education space. Next session, we need to ensure teachers are provided with adequate pay and benefits, this should be our priority.
I say often that, law and order, must be balanced with care and concern. We must ensure that public safety continues to have all available resources and training that promote healthy and thriving communities. It takes the work of the community in building safe spaces and parks, access to fresh food, enforcing local curfews and nuisance laws, and having access to healthcare that contribute to healthy and safe communities.
Recognizing the speed of technology is vital to recognizing what can and should have priority in our state. Precious resources like water should be preserved and have devastating impacts if misused far beyond a technological fad. The issue of continued growth and expansion of the tech industry needs continue public vetting.
I have passed one major piece of legislation in my first term and it continues to be a vital program today!
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