Joanna King
Candidate for State Representative, 49th District
Background
- Occupation
- State representative; small-business owner
- Lives in
- Middlebury
- Campaign website
- votejoannaking.com
State representative for District 49 (part of Elkhart County) since 2020; serves on the Courts and Criminal Code, Government and Regulatory Reform, and Public Health committees. Small-business owner and former president of the Middlebury Community School Board.
Documented positions
Public safety
Authored a bill requiring parental consent for kids' social mediaIn office
House Bill 1178 (2026). Did not become law.
ReportHouse Bill 1178 (2026 session), "Minor access to social media" — bill text and digest (HB1178.01.INTR)Government record · Indiana General Assembly · iga.in.gov
“may not create an account for an individual who is less than 14 years of age (minor) unless the provider receives verifiable parental consent”
Education
Authored a bill requiring single-sex restrooms by birth sexIn office
House Bill 1362 (2026), for public schools, colleges, correctional facilities and certain government buildings. Did not become law.
ReportHouse Bill 1362 (2026 session), "Privacy protections in public institutions" — bill text and digest (HB1362.01.INTR)Government record · Indiana General Assembly · iga.in.gov
“an individual may only use a multiple occupancy restroom or changing area that is designated for the sex that is the individual's sex”
Health & human services
Sponsored the bill that outlawed abortion in Indiana
As stated on her campaign site.
ReportVote for Joanna KingCampaign website · Joanna King for the People · votejoannaking.com
“Proudly sponsored the bill which outlawed abortion in Indiana”
Authored a bill ending prior authorization for opioid addiction medicationIn office
House Bill 1112 (2025); it cleared the Insurance committee. Did not become law.
ReportHouse Bill 1112 (2025 session), "Prior authorization for opioid use disorder care" — bill text and digest (HB1112.02.COMH)Government record · Indiana General Assembly · iga.in.gov
“a utilization review entity may not impose prior authorization requirements on medication for opioid use disorder.”
Authored a bill requiring breast reconstruction insurance coverageIn office
House Bill 1373 (2026). Did not become law.
ReportHouse Bill 1373 (2026 session), "Breast reconstruction coverage" — bill text and digest (HB1373.01.INTR)Government record · Indiana General Assembly · iga.in.gov
“provide coverage for breast reconstruction surgery and all modalities, types, and techniques of a health care service”
Government & transparency
Voted for the 2025 mid-decade congressional redistricting billIn office
House Bill 1032 would have redrawn Indiana's congressional districts mid-decade. The House passed it 57-41 on Dec. 5, 2025 (Roll Call 28, which lists each member's vote); the Senate defeated it 19-31 on Dec. 11, 2025. King is listed among the yeas.
ReportHouse Roll Call 28: House Bill 1032 (Redistricting), third reading, Dec. 5, 2025Government record · Indiana House of Representatives · Dec 5, 2025 · iga.in.gov
“Roll Call 28: Bill Passed HB 1032 - Smaltz - 3rd Reading”
All sources (10)
- Who and What Is on My Ballot: the official ballot of every precinct, 2026 General Election (Elkhart County offices and districts)
Election filing · Indiana Election Division (Indiana Voter Portal) · indianavoters.in.gov
- Who and What Is on My Ballot: the official ballot of every precinct, 2026 General Election
Election filing · Indiana Election Division (Indiana Voter Portal) · indianavoters.in.gov
- Representative Joanna King — member page
Government record · Indiana General Assembly · iga.in.gov
- State Rep. Joanna King — member biography
Government record · Indiana House Republican Caucus · indianahouserepublicans.com
- Vote for Joanna King
Campaign website · Joanna King for the People · votejoannaking.com
- House Bill 1178 (2026 session), "Minor access to social media" — bill text and digest (HB1178.01.INTR)
Government record · Indiana General Assembly · iga.in.gov
- House Bill 1112 (2025 session), "Prior authorization for opioid use disorder care" — bill text and digest (HB1112.02.COMH)
Government record · Indiana General Assembly · iga.in.gov
- House Bill 1362 (2026 session), "Privacy protections in public institutions" — bill text and digest (HB1362.01.INTR)
Government record · Indiana General Assembly · iga.in.gov
- House Bill 1373 (2026 session), "Breast reconstruction coverage" — bill text and digest (HB1373.01.INTR)
Government record · Indiana General Assembly · iga.in.gov
- House Roll Call 28: House Bill 1032 (Redistricting), third reading, Dec. 5, 2025
Government record · Indiana House of Representatives · Dec 5, 2025 · iga.in.gov
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