State House District 7
The State House is part of the state legislature. State Representatives are elected to create and vote on state laws, approve the state budget, and represent the interests of people in their district. They work on issues such as education, healthcare, taxes, and public safety.
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Oliver Davis
(Dem)
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Jake Teshka
(Rep)
What is the first bill you will champion in the 2027 legislative session? Why that one? What are your other top legislative priorities, and why?
What strategies or legislative priorities would you support to enhance Indiana’s economic growth and help the state remain competitive for employers and workers in the decade ahead?
Recent property tax reforms in Indiana provide significant relief to homeowners, small businesses, and farmers, but also reduce revenue capacity for local governments. Do you believe these reforms strike the right balance between taxpayer relief and maintaining essential local services? If not, what changes would you support?
What, if anything, would you change about Indiana’s K–12 education funding system?
Indiana’s new high school diploma requires students to choose a pathway and earn readiness seals. Supporters say this modernizes preparation, while critics worry the mandates could limit student flexibility or create unintended barriers. What is your view of these new requirements, and what—if any—changes would you support?
What is your view of Indiana’s current firearms laws, and what changes, if any, would you support?
Indiana has the third highest maternal mortality rate in the nation. What should the legislature do to address Indiana’s poor maternal and infant health outcomes?
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