Michele (Shelly) Henry
Candidate for State Representative, 72nd District
Background
- Occupation
- Civil rights and employment lawyer
- Lives in
- Georgetown
- Campaign website
- michelefor72.com
Civil rights and employment lawyer since 2002 who represents victims of discrimination and labor unions; lives in Georgetown. Serves on the boards of the Waterfront Botanical Gardens and the Women Lawyers Association.
Documented positions
Education
Supports reining in vouchers and equal rules for funded schools.
ReportIssues - Michele Henry for 72Campaign website · Michele For 72 · michelefor72.com
“It is time to rein in the voucher program and require any school receiving taxpayer funds to meet the same accountability”
Housing
Supports incentivizing businesses to build affordable housing.
ReportCandidates for Indiana House District 72 talk prioritiesNews coverage · Louisville Public Media · Apr 3, 2026 · lpm.org
“let's incentivize them to do the things that are helpful to our communities, like build affordable housing”
Economy & jobs
Supports repealing data center tax breaks and pausing projects.
ReportIssues - Michele Henry for 72Campaign website · Michele For 72 · michelefor72.com
“repealing the special sales tax break for data centers and putting a temporary pause on new projects”
Roads & infrastructure
Supports a utility shutoff moratorium in extreme weather.
ReportIssues - Michele Henry for 72Campaign website · Michele For 72 · michelefor72.com
“during extreme heat or freezing temperatures, there should be a clear moratorium on shutoffs”
Supports limits on costs utilities pass to consumers.
ReportIssues - Michele Henry for 72Campaign website · Michele For 72 · michelefor72.com
“I will work to lower costs by placing clear limits on what utilities can pass on to consumers.”
Other issues in this race
Other candidates in this race addressed these topics. We found no documented position from Michele (Shelly) Henry on them.
- Taxes & budgetNo documented position found.
All sources (5)
- Who and What Is on My Ballot: the official ballot of every precinct, 2026 General Election (Floyd 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
- About - Michele Henry for 72
Campaign website · Michele For 72 · michelefor72.com
- Issues - Michele Henry for 72
Campaign website · Michele For 72 · michelefor72.com
- Candidates for Indiana House District 72 talk priorities
News coverage · Louisville Public Media · Apr 3, 2026 · lpm.org
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