Kerry J Forestal
Candidate for State Senator, 31st District
Background
- Occupation
- Marion County sheriff
- Campaign website
- kerryforestal.com
Marion County sheriff and former U.S. marshal for the Southern District of Indiana, appointed by President Barack Obama. He won a four-way Democratic primary with 38% of the vote.
Documented positions
Public safety
Supports investing in law enforcement and crime prevention.
ReportPriorities — Kerry Forestal for State SenateCampaign website · Forestal for State Senate Committee · kerryforestal.com
“he will fight for smart investments that support law enforcement, prevent crime, and keep families safe”
Education
Supports fully funded public schools and teachers.
ReportPriorities — Kerry Forestal for State SenateCampaign website · Forestal for State Senate Committee · kerryforestal.com
“He will fight for fully funded schools, support for teachers, and the resources students need to succeed.”
Housing
Supports expanding access to attainable housing.
ReportPriorities — Kerry Forestal for State SenateCampaign website · Forestal for State Senate Committee · kerryforestal.com
“He will support practical solutions that expand access to attainable housing”
Economy & jobs
Supports stronger oversight to curb unfair utility rate hikes.
ReportPriorities — Kerry Forestal for State SenateCampaign website · Forestal for State Senate Committee · kerryforestal.com
“Kerry will fight for stronger oversight and accountability so Hoosiers are protected from unfair rate hikes.”
Health & human services
Pledges to lower health care and prescription costs.
ReportPriorities — Kerry Forestal for State SenateCampaign website · Forestal for State Senate Committee · kerryforestal.com
“Kerry will work to lower costs and protect access to care”
Supports expanding access to affordable child care.
ReportPriorities — Kerry Forestal for State SenateCampaign website · Forestal for State Senate Committee · kerryforestal.com
“Kerry will support policies that expand access to affordable, quality child care”
Other issues in this race
Other candidates in this race addressed these topics. We found no documented position from Kerry J Forestal on them.
- Taxes & budgetNo documented position found.
All sources (7)
- Who and What Is on My Ballot: the official ballot of every precinct, 2026 General Election (Hamilton 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 (Marion 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
- Narrow vote margins leave 2 GOP Indiana Senate races in uncertainty
News coverage · Indiana Capital Chronicle · May 6, 2026 · indianacapitalchronicle.com
- Kerry Forestal for State Senate
Campaign website · Forestal for State Senate Committee · kerryforestal.com
- Meet Kerry — Kerry Forestal for State Senate
Campaign website · Forestal for State Senate Committee · kerryforestal.com
- Priorities — Kerry Forestal for State Senate
Campaign website · Forestal for State Senate Committee · kerryforestal.com
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