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Indiana State House District 29

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 vetoesCurrent State Representative Salary: $74,487.28

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    Laura L. Alerding
    (Rep)

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    Alaina Shonkwiler
    (Rep)

Biographical Information

What are the most important challenges facing our state, and how do you propose to address them?

Are you in favor of term limits? Why or why not?

What policies will you pursue to promote social and racial justice in our state?

Climate change is having a negative impact in Indiana. Using a scale of 1 to 5 with 5 being strongly agree and 1 strongly disagree, how would you rate this statement? Please explain your answer.

What will you do to support a vibrant economy in our state?

The state government has a responsibility to ensure healthcare for all residents. Using a scale of 1 to 5 with 5 being strongly agree and 1 strongly disagree, how would you rate this statement? Please explain your answer.

What is your stance on access to abortion and contraception?

The state government has a responsibility to provide an equitable, quality public education for all children pre-K through grade 12. Using a scale of 1 to 5 with 5 being strongly agree and 1 strongly disagree, how would you rate this statement? Please explain your answer.

What measures do you support to improve and secure elections and voting access in our state?

Do you see fatal gun violence due to homicide, suicide, and accidental shootings an issue that the Indiana legislature should address? If so, how?

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